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Patong Police transferred after sex trafficking raid
Patong Police transferred after sex trafficking raid
PHUKET: Five senior officers at Patong Police Station, including Patong Police Chief Col Sujin Nilabadee, have been removed from duty after a raid on a bar on Bangla Rd, saw six underage prostitutes taken into protective care and two women charged with child sex trafficking.
Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in
Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in
DOHA: China and Russia are bolstering their presence in Africa to tap its rich natural resources, analysts say, amid grave warnings from UN agencies the world’s poorest countries face accumulating crippling debts.
Police to undergo mental health checks nationwide
Police to undergo mental health checks nationwide
BANGKOK: Police officers across the country will undergo mental health screening to prevent a recurrence of a 27-hour police siege that occurred at a house in Bangkok this week.
PSU Phuket Hospital to be finished by 2027 with B3bn budget
PSU Phuket Hospital to be finished by 2027 with B3bn budget
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B3.14 billion for the construction of the ‘PSU Hospital Phuket’ to be built at the site of the ‘International Andaman Health Center’ to be built at Mai Khao.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong bar raid leads to sex trafficking arrests, Mental health check for cops nationwide || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong bar raid leads to sex trafficking arrests, Mental health check for cops nationwide || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - March 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Fiziev aims for title push in London showdown
Fiziev aims for title push in London showdown
MMA: Longtime Phuket resident Rafael Fiziev (12-1) is knocking on the door of a potential UFC lightweight title shot this weekend when he takes on former title challenger Justin Gaethje (23-4) in the co-main event of UFC 286 in London’s O2 Arena.
Patong bar raided for child sex trafficking
Patong bar raided for child sex trafficking
PHUKET: A special operations team from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided a bar off Bangla Rd, Patong last night (Mar 15), where two women were charged with sex trafficking underage prostitutes, the youngest of whom was 15 years old.
Return of Tour of Phuket a huge success
Return of Tour of Phuket a huge success
CYCLING: With over 200 participants taking part for the first time in three years, last weekend’s Tour of Phuket 2023 has been declared a huge success.
Public Health officials give Anutin star rating
Public Health officials give Anutin star rating
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has won high approval from public health officials and the public, both in his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his roll-out of public healthcare programmes, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Push underway to develop ‘Muslim tourism’
Push underway to develop ‘Muslim tourism’
PHUKET: The Department of Tourism is working on a strategy to welcome more tourists from the MIddle East by focussing on their needs as Muslim visitors to the country.
Honduras switching ties to China from Taiwan
Honduras switching ties to China from Taiwan
TEGUCIGALPA: Honduras will establish diplomatic relations with China, President Xiomara Castro said on Tuesday (Mar 14), a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.
Police shoot fellow cop on gun rampage
Police shoot fellow cop on gun rampage
BANGKOK: A 27-hour siege at a house in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district, where a mentally disturbed police officer fired his weapon more than 50 times, ended early yesterday (Mar 15) afternoon.
Power outage to hit Wichit today following last minute warning
Power outage to hit Wichit today following last minute warning
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect residents and businesses along Ao Yon – Khao Khad Rd today (Mar 16).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop arrested as siege ends, Songkran water play to go ahead, Teacher cons students || March 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop arrested as siege ends, Songkran water play to go ahead, Teacher cons students || March 15
PHUKET XTRA - March 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tax rebate for hiring ex-cons extended
Tax rebate for hiring ex-cons extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved an extension of the income tax rebate program for companies that hire former inmates for another four years. 
Anti-corruption police join Cherng Talay playground probe
Anti-corruption police join Cherng Talay playground probe
PHUKET: The Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the Royal Thai Police has now joined the investigation into possible corruption by officers at Cherng Talay Municipality in the purchase of the children’s playground equipment in stalled at the Cherng Talay Municipality Sport Center.
Petty thieves hit the spotlight
Petty thieves hit the spotlight
PHUKET: A husband and wife have been charged with stealing a tip box from a resort in Karon while police are looking for a man wanted for breaking open a cash box at a laundromat in Baan Lipon, Thalang.
Water outage to affect northern Chalong
Water outage to affect northern Chalong
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water outage in the northern parts of Chalong and into lower Wichit on Friday (Mar 17) while work is conducted on a mains supply pipe in Soi Ta-iad.
More than 2,000 meth pills seized in raids
More than 2,000 meth pills seized in raids
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested four suspects and seized more than 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a homemade firearm during a series of raids carried out from last Saturday through to yesterday (Mar 11-14).
Can Red Bull be caught in Saudi Arabia?
Can Red Bull be caught in Saudi Arabia?
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing took a commanding victory at the season-opening race in Bahrain, but there’s reason not to buy into the pessimism of a whitewash – yet.