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Machete murder fugitive arrested at Phuket elephant camp
Machete murder fugitive arrested at Phuket elephant camp
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Suppression Division (CSD) Region 5 branch have arrested a man at an elephant camp in Pa Khlok who was wanted for using a machete to kill a man in Nakhon Sri Thammarat.
Thaksin says he’ll be back soon after Paetongtarn gives birth
Thaksin says he’ll be back soon after Paetongtarn gives birth
BANGKOK: Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wrote on social media that now his seventh and youngest grandchild has been born, he will be back soon because at 73 years old, he wants to care of his grandchildren.
Three killed in road accidents
Three killed in road accidents
PHUKET: Three people were killed in road accidents today (May 1), including a 17-year-old male struck by a motorbike after he jumped a red light in Thalang.
Philippines won’t become military staging post: Marcos
Philippines won’t become military staging post: Marcos
MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos said his government would not allow the Philippines to become a “staging post” for military action ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden today (May 1).
Phuket airport runway hole causes flight delays
Phuket airport runway hole causes flight delays
PHUKET: People boarding flights to or from Phuket International Airport have been advised to check with their airlines for any delays following delays starting yesterday resulting from a hole in the runway.
Man City back on top as Newcastle, Man Utd press top-four claims
Man City back on top as Newcastle, Man Utd press top-four claims
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored his 50th goal of the season yesterday (Apr 30) as Manchester City beat Fulham to return to the Premier League summit, with Newcastle and Manchester United winning to close in on a top-four finish.
Phuket Bike Week draws to a close
Phuket Bike Week draws to a close
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week drew to a close yesterday following a concert by legendary Thai rock band Carabao at Loma Park, Patong, on Saturday night (Apr 29).
AUSTCHAM Members Briefing - Empower Your Brain
AUSTCHAM Members Briefing - Empower Your Brain
Most of us are aware that keeping our bodies physically active is important to remain healthy and prevent illness. This is the same approach that we need to take for brain health too. Brain health is a critical piece of your overall health. It underlies your ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive and useful life. Join our upcoming event where these topics of common brain diseases in working ages and ways to keep your brain healthy will be shared by Dr.Chakorn Chansakul, Neurologist from Bangkok Hospital. Tree House, 3rd Floor, Blue Tree Phuket. 16:30 - 18:00 hrs. Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members*. www.austchamthailand.com/event
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, invite you to join us for Joint Chamber Phuket Sundowners at The Garden, 2nd Floor, Blue Tree Phuket, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. THB 500 for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members* and THB 900 THB for non-members. www.austchamthailand.com/event/ **includes cocktail-style food, and free-flow selected beverages and soft drinks**
Pérez scores easy win in Baku
Pérez scores easy win in Baku
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Pérez has sliced his title deficit after dominating the Azerbaijan Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 30) ahead of Red Bull Racing teammate Max Verstappen.
Van slams into guardrail on Patong-Kamala road
Van slams into guardrail on Patong-Kamala road
PHUKET: Police believe a passenger van driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the van to slam into a roadside guardrail on the Kamala - Patong road.
Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters
Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry wants this year to be the first in which people are given annual COVID-19 booster shots, similar to the seasonal flu vaccine.
Thais outclass Singapore with ease
Thais outclass Singapore with ease
FOOTBALL: Thailand kicked off their campaign for the coveted men’s football crown of the 2023 SEA Games with a convincing 3-1 victory over Singapore at Phnom Penh’s Prince Stadium yesterday (Apr 30).
Fun run to support disabled community
Fun run to support disabled community
RUNNING: A charity fun run to help aid disabled members of the community in Phuket has been confirmed, authorities confirmed on Friday (Apr 28).
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
HONG KONG: China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernising the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say.
PTA hails China roadshow
PTA hails China roadshow
BANGKOK: A tourism promotion roadshow in China is expected to bring at least 1.5 million Chinese travellers back to the resort island of Phuket and generate B30 billion, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) president Thaneth Tantipiriyakij.
Growing goodies in the garden
Growing goodies in the garden
In Thailand one is spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing edible plants to grow. If you can be bothered to count the number of different fruits and vegetables in any fresh market in Phuket, you will find at least 50 different species on display. And nearly all of them are cultivated in Thailand.
Charity boxing match to help Pa Khlok drug rehab program
Charity boxing match to help Pa Khlok drug rehab program
BOXING: A charity boxing match will be organised later this year to help raise funds for a Pa Khlok-based drug rehabilitation program, it was announced on Friday (Apr 28).
Phuket Opinion: A semblance of reassurance
Phuket Opinion: A semblance of reassurance
PHUKET: It’s amazing what officials can forget even when they are doing an outstanding job trying to explain an incident when they genuinely have no idea what caused it.
Phuket honours Prince’s birthday
Phuket honours Prince’s birthday
PHUKET: Tributes were paid today to mark the 18th birthday of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Sirivibulyarajakumar.