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Steeper fines put on hold for three months
Steeper fines put on hold for three months
BANGKOK: Traffic police will push back the enforcement of new traffic fines for three months, citing more time being needed to publicise the new fine rates.
Police rule taxi drivers ‘both right’, another misunderstanding
Police rule taxi drivers ‘both right’, another misunderstanding
PHUKET: Police investigating the taxi drivers involved in the incident at Ratsada Pier last Friday (Sept 2), which saw four tourists forced to disembark one van to use another taxi, have now come to the understanding that the incident was the result of yet another misunderstanding.
Woman arrested for alleged B15m theft via mobile bank app
Woman arrested for alleged B15m theft via mobile bank app
PHITSANULOK: A woman has been arrested for allegedly transferring a total of B15.7 million from a man’s bank account to her own account with a mobile phone she had stolen from him, police said at a press conference yesterday (Sept 4).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada || September 05
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada || September 05
PHUKET XTRA - September 05 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson || 1 - Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada2 - Traffic fines to increase from today3 - Governor expedites flood assistance4 - Police question drivers over ‘taxi mafia’ claims
Big in Japan: Thai mixed doubles stars deliver again
Big in Japan: Thai mixed doubles stars deliver again
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their third title of the year and 15th of their mixed doubles career after winning the US$750,000 (B27.5 million) BWF Japan Open in Osaka yesterday (Sept 4).
Bridge over troubled waters for Thailand-bound Russian snowbird tourists
Bridge over troubled waters for Thailand-bound Russian snowbird tourists
Bill Barnett, Managing Director of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks, delivers a comprehensive analysis of the real prospects of Russian tourists returning to Phuket.
Antony scores on debut as Man Utd end Arsenal’s perfect start
Antony scores on debut as Man Utd end Arsenal’s perfect start
FOOTBALL: Antony scored on his dream debut for Manchester United as the Brazilian’s clinical strike and Marcus Rashford’s double inspired a 3-1 win that ended Arsenal’s perfect start to the Premier League season yesterday (Sept 4).
Police question drivers over ‘taxi mafia’ claims
Police question drivers over ‘taxi mafia’ claims
PHUKET: Police have called in the two taxi drivers involved in a dispute last Friday (Sept 2) over which tourists can be picked up by which drivers at the tourist-popular Ratsada Pier.
Kyrgios stuns Medvedev at US Open as Gauff advances
Kyrgios stuns Medvedev at US Open as Gauff advances
TENNIS: Australia’s Nick Kyrgios sent defending champion Daniil Medvedev tumbling out of the US Open yesterday (Sept 4) as US teenager Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals for the first time.
Verstappen’s home delight at Dutch Grand Prix
Verstappen’s home delight at Dutch Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen sent his home crowd into raptures with a thrilling late victory over arch rival Lewis Hamilton at the Dutch Grand Prix yesterday (Sept 4).
Welfare holders lean on ‘Kon La Kreung’
Welfare holders lean on ‘Kon La Kreung’
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance has reported that more than 3 million people spent over B630m on the first day of the new phase of the government’s subsidy program.
German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut
German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut
BANGKOK: A key member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man on a solo, public crusade against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada
Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada
PHUKET: No people were injured by a fire that engulfed the back of a small grocery shop in Baan Kuku, Ratsada, last night (Sept 4).
Staying in Thailand just got a bit easier with LTR Visas
Staying in Thailand just got a bit easier with LTR Visas
Starting this month, wealthy expats will be given another option to live, work, and invest in Thailand via the upcoming Long-term Resident (LTR) Visa program which will allow those who meet the program’s requirements to stay in the country for up to 10 years. 
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
TENNIS: The departure of Serena Williams from tennis will leave a void in the sport that may never be completely filled, according to the coach who played a pivotal role in nurturing her talent more than 30 years ago.
Green Thoughts: In the blooming water
Green Thoughts: In the blooming water
As the high annual rainfall continues to soak Phuket during these months of the southwestern monsoon, we continue our look at water-borne plants that feature prominently across Thailand’s floral landscape. Among those are water lilies (nympheas).
Phuket rains fail to dampen Baba Wedding Festival
Phuket rains fail to dampen Baba Wedding Festival
PHUKET: Minister of Culture Itthiphol Khunpluem was in Phuket yesterday (Sept 3) to officiate the Baba Wedding Festival, which saw three couples marry in full costume and following local Peranakan traditions.
GRIP IT sets sights on clean drinking water
GRIP IT sets sights on clean drinking water
After many successful projects in the past year, GRIP IT, a charitable organisation based in the south of Phuket that consists of friends from around the world who want to do good for the community, came up with a new exciting project. And this time, it’s about the most important element of life: clean drinking water.
Governor expedites flood assistance
Governor expedites flood assistance
PHUKET:  Phuket officials led by Governor Narong Woonciew are expediting assistance to more than 800 people whose homes were directly affected by the flash floods that struck areas in Thalang yesterday (Sept 3).
Havertz seals controversial Chelsea win, Man City held by Villa
Havertz seals controversial Chelsea win, Man City held by Villa
FOOTBALL: Kai Havertz scored the late winner as big-spending Chelsea fought back for a controversial 2-1 win against West Ham, while Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw after Leon Bailey snatched a late equaliser for struggling Aston Villa yesterday (Sept 3).