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Woman, 68, killed in fatal lane change
Woman, 68, killed in fatal lane change
PHUKET: A 68-year-old woman was killed when she was struck by a pickup truck on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn late yesterday afternoon (Apr 6).
Lampard in shock return to Chelsea
Lampard in shock return to Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has made a surprise return to Chelsea after he was appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season yesterday (Apr 6), just over two years after he was sacked by the Premier League club.
ThaiHealth campaign aims to reduce Songkran road accidents
ThaiHealth campaign aims to reduce Songkran road accidents
BANGKOK: Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and its partner agencies have launched a campaign called “Don’t Drink and Drive; Tipsy Kills” that is hoped will reduce road accidents and fatalities during the Songkran festival.
Officials honour Chakri Day
Officials honour Chakri Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials gathered yesterday (Apr 6) to honour His Majesty King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great and Chakri Royal Family Memorial Day.
Team Nam Naka win the 8th Tekkim Cup
Team Nam Naka win the 8th Tekkim Cup
FOOTBALL: The 8th edition of the popular Tekkim Cup concluded last week with team “Nam Naka” emerging as champions after they defeated team “Pak Ranong and Balanon” in the final at Seven Soccer Club Stadium in Wichit.
Tough group for War Elephants at SEA Games
Tough group for War Elephants at SEA Games
FOOTBALL: Thailand have been drawn into a tough group in the men’s football tournament at the South east Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia next month.
Cash handouts spark concern
Cash handouts spark concern
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party’s promise to give away B10,000 to anyone 16 or older as part of its proposed economic stimulus policies has been called into question. How this pledge will be honoured and paid for are among the questions being asked.
For deaf Ukrainians, smart watches can be life-saving
For deaf Ukrainians, smart watches can be life-saving
KYIV: It took a second for Andrii Yeger, a deaf Ukrainian, to realise that the waves of energy he felt were coming from a Russian rocket landing near his car.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another raid on floating beach club off Patong, Gun-stealing cop probe leads to arrests || April 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another raid on floating beach club off Patong, Gun-stealing cop probe leads to arrests || April 6
PHUKET XTRA - April 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Woman busted with 2.5kg of cocaine at Phuket airport
Woman busted with 2.5kg of cocaine at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Authorities confirmed today (Apr 6) that a woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after being found in possession of almost 2.5 kilogrammes of cocaine.
Phuket Hotels Association appoints new Executive Director
Phuket Hotels Association appoints new Executive Director
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 85 of the island’s top hotels and resorts, has strengthened its commitment to the environment, education and community integration with the appointment of Jayne MacDougall as its new Executive Director, effective Monday (Apr 3).
Bus safety hits radar for Songkran
Bus safety hits radar for Songkran
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) carried out safety inspections on interprovincial buses at Phuket’s two main bus terminals yesterday (April 5) ahead of the expected higher bus passenger traffic during the Songkran holidays.
Floating party barge raided again
Floating party barge raided again
PHUKET: The floating party barge ‘Yona Beach Club’, removed from Patong Bay early this year, has been raided again, this time by officials led by Royal Thai Navy officers at the barge’s new location off Cape Yamu.
Rashford fires Man Utd into top four, Newcastle hit West Ham for five
Rashford fires Man Utd into top four, Newcastle hit West Ham for five
FOOTBALL: Marcus Rashford sent Manchester United back into the Premier League top four with the winner as the Red Devils beat Brentford 1-0 yesterday (Apr 5), while Newcastle United won 5-1 at West Ham to stay third.
Possible Trump trial plunges 2024 race into uncharted territory
Possible Trump trial plunges 2024 race into uncharted territory
WASHINGTON, D.C: US voters yesterday (Apr 5) surveyed a uniquely volatile 2024 presidential election landscape, where the leading Republican candidate, Donald Trump, now faces trial and the incumbent, Joe Biden, has not even confirmed he’s running.
Crackdown on Bolt, inDriver taxi-app drivers continues
Crackdown on Bolt, inDriver taxi-app drivers continues
PHUKET: The checkpoints hunting for illegal taxi drivers as promised by Adcha Buachan, Chief of the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO), last week have caught another driver deemed to be operating illegally.
Governor breaks fast with island Muslims
Governor breaks fast with island Muslims
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket Narong Woonciew earlier this week sat down to break fast with local Muslim leaders as a show of respect and support for the island’s Muslims during Ramadan.
Probe into cop shop gun theft ends
Probe into cop shop gun theft ends
NONTHABURI: The investigation into the theft of 160 guns from a Nonthaburi police station concluded yesterday (Apr 5), with 23 suspects arrested and charged for receiving stolen goods, while eight senior officers are set to be punished for dereliction of duty.