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Navy acquiesces angry residents over forest land
Navy acquiesces angry residents over forest land
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command has assured that villagers will at least for now keep access to their homes and crops located inside the Bang Kanun protected national forest while it considers the impact of the Navy being granted the rights to use the entire protected area, comprising more than 3,700 rai.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Understanding Phuket haze, Pattaya to Phuket on foot, Patong police investigation || April 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Understanding Phuket haze, Pattaya to Phuket on foot, Patong police investigation || April 25
PHUKET XTRA - April 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Small hotels call to expedite law changes to make them legal
Small hotels call to expedite law changes to make them legal
PHUKET: A delegation of tourism industry leaders visited Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Apr 24) to appeal for his office to expedite the new rules now approved by Cabinet that will allow many small hotels to legally operate.
Aussie found hanged in Patong police cell
Aussie found hanged in Patong police cell
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has assured that police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Australian man in a detention cell at Patong Police Station yesterday (Apr 24).
Democrats push for sex toy legalisation
Democrats push for sex toy legalisation
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has pledged to push for legalising sex toys, saying it will bring more benefits beyond sexual pleasure.
Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire
Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire
KHARTOUM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sudan’s warring generals had agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting today (Apr 25), after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners.
COVID surges after Songkran
COVID surges after Songkran
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 inpatients and COVID-related deaths rose by 150% last week over the previous seven days in the wake of the Songkran celebrations ending on Apr 15.
Kiptum and Hassan triumph in astounding London Marathon
Kiptum and Hassan triumph in astounding London Marathon
MARATHON: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum won the men’s London Marathon race in the second-fastest time in history on Sunday (Apr 23), breaking the course record with an astonishing time of 2 hours, 1 minute and 27 seconds.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket man beats man to death, Crackdown on Chinese kidnap-and-ransoms || April 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket man beats man to death, Crackdown on Chinese kidnap-and-ransoms || April 24
PHUKET XTRA - April 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
1,000km walk from Pattaya to Phuket to raise funds for ‘Take Care Kids’ charity
1,000km walk from Pattaya to Phuket to raise funds for ‘Take Care Kids’ charity
James Lee Valentine, better known simply as “Wild Wolf” to his friends, is walking the 1,000km from Pattaya to Phuket to raise funds for the Take Care Kids Foundation with the goal of raising B1 million for the charity to complete its home for orphaned children.
Tour minibus runs off road as driver turns to GPS
Tour minibus runs off road as driver turns to GPS
PHUKET: Five tourists were taken to hospital this morning (Apr 24) after the driver of their minibus ran off the road while switching on the GPS on his phone.
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
CHON BURI: Koh Samae San of the Royal Navy in Sattahip district have marked the success of efforts to protect the marine ecological system by releasing artificial reefs to enlarge the fish habitat around the area.
Water outages as ‘step tests’ continue
Water outages as ‘step tests’ continue
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has issued a raft of notices announcing water outages in key areas across the island in the coming days as step tests, to check water pressure, and repairs are made to mains water supply pipes.
Heritage Cricketers retain Phuket Sixes title
Heritage Cricketers retain Phuket Sixes title
CRICKET: Bangladesh’s Heritage Cricketers side retained their title yesterday (Apr 23) in the final of the Asian Cricket Sixes Tournament (ACST) Phuket International Cricket Sixes at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG ) in Thalang.
Highest military spending in Europe since Cold War: study
Highest military spending in Europe since Cold War: study
STOCKHOLM: Europe’s military spending grew at a record pace in 2022, reaching a level unseen since the Cold War following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global security researchers said today (Apr 24).
COVID booster jabs still available, says Vachira chief
COVID booster jabs still available, says Vachira chief
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Weerasak Lorthongkam has assured that COVID-19 vaccinations for “citizens and tourists” are available at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island.
Phuket Yacht Club to host informal Anzac Day commemorations
Phuket Yacht Club to host informal Anzac Day commemorations
The Phuket Yacht Club, based in Chalong, will host an informal event to commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow (Apr 25). 
Manchester United set up FA Cup final against rivals City
Manchester United set up FA Cup final against rivals City
FOOTBALL: Manchester United beat Brighton on penalties at Wembley yesterday (Apr 23) after the match finished goalless to set up an FA Cup final against treble-chasing Manchester City.
Cops plan crackdown on Chinese crooks
Cops plan crackdown on Chinese crooks
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau will endorse a crackdown on Chinese underhand dealings in Bangkok as the number of abduction and ransom cases is increasing.
Man confesses to beating friend to death with wrench
Man confesses to beating friend to death with wrench
PHUKET: Police have taken into custody a man who has confessed to hitting his friend on the head with an iron wrench and leaving him for dead near the Bang Neow reservoir in Srisoonthorn.