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Patong Municipality probed over B4.5mn ‘sculpture’ roundabout
Patong Municipality probed over B4.5mn ‘sculpture’ roundabout
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has been called to explain why it cost B4.5 million to build the roundabout at the intersection of Nanai Rd, Sirirat Rd and Phra Metta Rd at the southern end of the town.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ mix it up
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ mix it up
One of the hardest group of people to please with film adaptions are gamers. Understandably when they watch a film based on their favourite game – whether that be table-top or video game – they want it to reflect what they have known and loved for years. The difficulty there is that film studios also want the film to make money so therefore need filmmakers to create a film that the wider cinema audience will want to see and understand as well.
Officials clarify Phuket metered taxi fares
Officials clarify Phuket metered taxi fares
PHUKET: The Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior, has issued a notice reminding people of the rates to be charged by metered taxis in Phuket.
No joking around as Premier League enters crunch period
No joking around as Premier League enters crunch period
FOOTBALL: The resumption of the Premier League today (Apr 1) after the recent international break may well coincide with April Fool’s Day but it is serious business for every single team in the division, with much still to play for as the season enters the final straight.
Heatwaves spark health fear
Heatwaves spark health fear
BANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has urged citizens to beware of the heat, especially vulnerable groups, as the weather is expected to remain hot and sunny until early May.
Phuket water supply reservoirs 65% full
Phuket water supply reservoirs 65% full
PHUKET: Phuket officials are taking precautions in case emergency measures are required to resolve any water shortage issue that may arise as the dry season continues.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners arrested in child sex trafficking case in Phuket, Taxi crackdown to continue || March 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreigners arrested in child sex trafficking case in Phuket, Taxi crackdown to continue || March 31
PHUKET XTRA - March 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police raid 17 locations with online gambling links
Police raid 17 locations with online gambling links
BANGKOK: Police have raided 17 locations, including a luxury home belonging to a Thai actress’s husband, with suspected links to online gambling networks.
TAT joins forces with online giants to boost tourism
TAT joins forces with online giants to boost tourism
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed an agreement on strategic partnership with four of the world’s biggest online platforms to introduce a joint marketing initiative to boost tourism to Thailand. The partners include such leading players as Agoda, Alipay, Klook and KKDay.
British expat dies from bee sting in Phuket
British expat dies from bee sting in Phuket
PHUKET: A long-time expatriate resident of Phuket died after developing a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting sustained while riding home on his motorbike in Rawai yesterday (Mar 30). The man’s spouse explained that the 68-year-old British man was known to be allergic to insect bites, but nothing so tragically severe had ever happened before.
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
Foreigner killed in Phuket motorbike crash as road death tally reaches 35
PHUKET: A foreign national has died in Phuket after a motorcycle rear-ended a garbage truck on Karon beach road in the early hours of this morning (Mar 31)
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered three operators, including a restaurant, on Leypang Beach to vacate their sites after they were deemed to be on public land.
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
Foreigners arrested, property seized in child sex trafficking raids
PHUKET: Police have arrested three foreigners for paying for sex with a minor following further investigations into a child sex trafficking ring exposed when a bar in Patong was raided earlier this month.
Gun-theft cop sentenced to 270 years
Gun-theft cop sentenced to 270 years
NONG KHAI: A police officer convicted of stealing more than 150 guns over a period of two years from a Nonthaburi police station has been sentenced to 270 years in jail but will serve the maximum of 50 years, authorities said yesterday (Mar 30).
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
PHUKET: Checkpoints will be set up as police and transport officials continue their crackdown on illegal taxis, a meeting joined by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew announced yesterday (Mar 30).
Young Phuket golfer continues her ascent
Young Phuket golfer continues her ascent
GOLF: Young Phuket golfer Namo Luangnitikul took a huge step forward in her development with a fantastic display at the recent SAT-NSDF Thai LPGA Classic, where her impressive form saw her secure the position of Top Amateur Winner.
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
NEW YORK: A New York grand jury yesterday (Mar 30) indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Government defends electricity bill hike
Government defends electricity bill hike
BANGKOK: The government is defending its decision to raise the fuel tariff (Ft) price for households from May to August as suitable after the government’s B3.2-billion subsidy for vulnerable groups ends in April.
Phuket Food Festival underway
Phuket Food Festival underway
PHUKET: The Phuket Food Festival is underway at Saphan Hin, with more than 200 food vendors serving up a host of treats, ranging from Thai staples such as pad Thai and pad krapao to culinary signature dishes by renowned restaurants.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Van flips in Kamala as tourists suffer minor injuries, Phuket taxi driver intimidation || March 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Van flips in Kamala as tourists suffer minor injuries, Phuket taxi driver intimidation || March 30
PHUKET XTRA - March 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand