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Arson attacks strike 23 locations in Thailand’s far South
Arson attacks strike 23 locations in Thailand’s far South
SOUTHERN THAILAND: Twenty-three locations in Thailand’s southernmost provinces were hit by arson attacks late on Thursday (May 11) night, resulting in the torching of mobile phone antenna towers and power poles and the burning of tires.
Search launched for Russian man washed into sea at Promthep Cape
Search launched for Russian man washed into sea at Promthep Cape
PHUKET: Rescue teams and volunteers are continuing their search for a 32-year-old Russian man who was swept off seaside rocks by a large wave at Laem Promthep this morning (May 12).
Tour guides fight back with proposal to party candidates
Tour guides fight back with proposal to party candidates
BANGKOK: Tour guides have submitted a proposal to prime ministerial candidates of several political parties in a bid to eliminate illegal tour guides and nominee businesses.
Women shuttlers make it six in a row
Women shuttlers make it six in a row
SEA GAMES: Thai shuttlers won the 32nd SEA Games women’s team gold medal, beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final yesterday (May 11).
Brit arrested for punching Patong tuk-tuk driver in the face
Brit arrested for punching Patong tuk-tuk driver in the face
PHUKET: A British man from Manchester has been arrested for punching a Patong tuk-tuk driver in the face after a motorbike being driven by one of his friends hit the driver’s tuk-tuk parked by the side of the road.
National police chief opens ‘Punrak Cafe’ in Phuket
National police chief opens ‘Punrak Cafe’ in Phuket
PHUKET: National Police Chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat was in Phuket yesterday (May 11) to officiate the formal opening of the ‘Punrak Cafe’ at Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town.
‘Zero chance of a coup’
‘Zero chance of a coup’
BANGKOK: Army chief Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae on Thursday (May 11) provided assurances that no coups will take place while he is in charge, saying the word “coup” should not exist in anyone’s vocabulary.
BMW 320d Luxury 2014
BMW 320d Luxury 2014
Excellent condition; purchased 2016 with 8000km; local driving only by elderly driver; 112000km; cameras; BMW service; leaving Thailand. B750,000.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vicious beating in Patong brings charges, Motorbike taxi driver fined for threats || May 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vicious beating in Patong brings charges, Motorbike taxi driver fined for threats || May 11
PHUKET XTRA - May 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thailand lures foreign filmmakers with ‘Amazing Workation’
Thailand lures foreign filmmakers with ‘Amazing Workation’
BANGKOK: The Thailand Film Office under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s status as the preferred shooting location for all types of foreign film productions.
Inaugural Tigerair flight from Taiwan touches down in Phuket
Inaugural Tigerair flight from Taiwan touches down in Phuket
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand management and staff at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) welcomed 190 arrivals from Taiwan on the first flight Tigerair to the island yesterday (May 10).
Police warn against political apparel on election day
Police warn against political apparel on election day
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police have warned that wearing clothing with logos of political parties or names of their candidates during the upcoming general election on May 13-14 can may be considered illegal campaigning and thus result in a hefty fine or even imprisonment.
Man charged for vicious beating of woman in Patong
Man charged for vicious beating of woman in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a man has been charged for viciously beating a woman in a karaoke car park in Patong late last month.
Nigerian arrested after failed drug bust
Nigerian arrested after failed drug bust
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have arrested a Nigerian man for illegally entering the country after a raid on his rented home in Rawai failed to result in any drugs seized.
Patong motorbike taxi driver threatens woman, fined B2,500
Patong motorbike taxi driver threatens woman, fined B2,500
PHUKET: A Patong motorbike taxi driver has been fined B2,500 and ordered to attend eight hours of mandatory behaviour training for verbally abusing and threatening a woman who refused to use his taxi service.
Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud
Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (May 10) handed down prison terms totalling 12,640 years each to a married couple who defrauded people into investing in a bogus savings scheme, with victims reporting cumulative losses of B1.3 billion.
Thai women win 4x100m relay title, silver for men
Thai women win 4x100m relay title, silver for men
SEA GAMES: The Thai women’s 4x100m relay team won the gold medal at the SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 10).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass woes, Mass fish death explanation, Attempts to disqualify PM candidate || May 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass woes, Mass fish death explanation, Attempts to disqualify PM candidate || May 10
PHUKET XTRA - May 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rainwater runoff blamed for mass fish death at Nai Harn lake
Rainwater runoff blamed for mass fish death at Nai Harn lake
PHUKET: An influx of freshwater from heavy downpours in recent days has been blamed for causing thousands of fish to die at Nai Harn Lake.
Darasamut Underpass ‘never fully maintained’, says election candidate
Darasamut Underpass ‘never fully maintained’, says election candidate
PHUKET: The essential safety equipment in the Darasamut Underpass, including the pumps, have never had a full overhaul, a candidate for the upcoming election has claimed.