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Slow Liverpool start concerns Klopp
Slow Liverpool start concerns Klopp
FOOTBALL: Three months ago Liverpool stood on the brink of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies. Three games into the new season, they are yet to win a game.
Small hotels continue plea for help to re-open
Small hotels continue plea for help to re-open
PHUKET: More than 100 representatives from small hotels gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Aug 24) to continue their appeal for the government to allow them to legally re-open and receive tourists.
Man stabbed by assailant with child on motorbike
Man stabbed by assailant with child on motorbike
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a man who had a young girl riding pillion on the back of the motorbike he was driving when he rode up to a rival and stabbed him at least three times.
Hong Konger ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help
Hong Konger ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help
HONG KONG: Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording yesterday (Aug 24) of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar.
Castration bill makes the cut
Castration bill makes the cut
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives yesterday (Aug 24) passed a bill allowing recidivist sex offenders and violent criminals to voluntarily receive chemical castration.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surfers from across Southeast Asia converged on Kata Beach || August 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surfers from across Southeast Asia converged on Kata Beach || August 24
Another motorbike rider killed after ‘falling asleep’ Thai pandemic centre gets nod Fisherman knocked overboard found safe on uninhabited island International surfing comp at Phuket Beach Festival kicks off at Kata
Prayut suspended, Prawit now Acting PM
Prayut suspended, Prawit now Acting PM
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court today (Aug 24) voted 5-4 in ordering Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suspended from duty, effective immediately.
Instant noodle prices to rise tomorrow
Instant noodle prices to rise tomorrow
BANGKOK: Prices of three instant noodle brands – Mama, Wai Wai and Yum Yum – will increase by 1 baht per packet from Thursday (Aug 25) after the Department of Internal Trade approved a 16% hike from B6 per packet to B7.
Water supply outages to affect Koh Kaew, Rassada
Water supply outages to affect Koh Kaew, Rassada
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Koh Kaew and Rassada will see their mains water supply shut off on Thursday (August 25) while workers repair a sluice at Bang Jo Water Production Station in Srisoonthorn.
International surfing comp at Phuket Beach Festival kicks off at Kata
International surfing comp at Phuket Beach Festival kicks off at Kata
SURFING: More than 100 surfers from throughout Southeast Asia have converged at Kata Beach to take part in the International Surfing Competition being held as part of the Phuket Beach Festival.
Fisherman knocked overboard found safe on uninhabited island
Fisherman knocked overboard found safe on uninhabited island
PHUKET: A fisherman knocked overboard amid heavy seas on Sunday* has been safely recovered from a small uninhabited island south of Phuket.
Power outage affect Wat Manik area
Power outage affect Wat Manik area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect the area behind Wat Manik in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 25) so that repairs and maintenance can be carried out on high-voltage cables in the area.
Another motorbike rider killed after ‘falling asleep’
Another motorbike rider killed after ‘falling asleep’
PHUKET: Police believe yet another man fell asleep while riding his motorbike on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn early this morning (Aug 24). The man died after ramming into a roadside power pole with enough force to split his helmet.
Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal
Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s highest court yesterday (Aug 23) upheld former prime minister Najib Razak’s 12-year jail sentence for corruption in the 1MDB financial scandal, a decision analysts said could slam the door to a political comeback.
Luang cave survivor receives UK football scholarship
Luang cave survivor receives UK football scholarship
FOOTBALL: One of the 13 survivors of the Luang cave ordeal is a step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a professional football player after earning a scholarship to study at the Brooke House College Football Academy in Leicester, England.
Thai pandemic centre gets nod
Thai pandemic centre gets nod
BANGKOK: Thailand has been chosen by Asean members to establish an Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Suspected overdose on Patong Beach || August 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Suspected overdose on Patong Beach || August 23
PHUKET XTRA - August 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Shipping containers block approach to Government House
Shipping containers block approach to Government House
BANGKOK: Police have blocked approaches to Government House with shipping containers and razor wire ahead of a rally against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his eight-year tenure.
Man found dead on Patong Beach from suspected overdose
Man found dead on Patong Beach from suspected overdose
PHUKET: A man found unconscious and unresponsive on Patong Beach last night (Aug 22) is believed to have died from drug overdose.
Woman, 26, sexually assaulted by landlord
Woman, 26, sexually assaulted by landlord
PHUKET: A 26-year-old woman has filed a formal complaint of sexual assault against her landlord, who used a spare key to accost her while she was asleep in her room.