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New bill outlines limits on ganja use
New bill outlines limits on ganja use
BANGKOK: People will be allowed to grow no more than 15 cannabis plants for household use while selling and advertising cannabis and cannabis-based products online and in vending machines will be prohibited, according to a bill on cannabis and hemp use.
Scheduled blackout to hit Phanason housing estate in Thalang
Scheduled blackout to hit Phanason housing estate in Thalang
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in part of tambon Thepkrasattri today (Aug 19) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 4am Closing times coming soon? Elephant turns on Mahout || August 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 4am Closing times coming soon? Elephant turns on Mahout || August 18
PHUKET XTRA - August 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Truck overturns rear-ended by Camry on Phuket’s main road
Truck overturns rear-ended by Camry on Phuket’s main road
PHUKET: Thalang Police are investigating a major accident which left Thepkrasattri Rd. partially blocked and one person hospitalised in the early hours of today (Aug 18). 
Local Lions lay down challenge to Vagabonds
Local Lions lay down challenge to Vagabonds
RUGBY: Competitive rugby in Phuket sees a welcome return at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) this Saturday (Aug 20), when the Vagabonds stake their pride and reputation against the Local Lions, a side fashioned in the main for this challenge match.
Phuket looks to tackle teenage pregnancies
Phuket looks to tackle teenage pregnancies
PHUKET: A meeting was held earlier this week focused on the issue of adolescent pregnancies in Phuket, detailing its impact and unveiling a draft strategy to help tackle the problem.
Man, woman injured as car slams power pole
Man, woman injured as car slams power pole
PHUKET: A 32-year-old male driver and his 26-year-old female passenger were rushed to hospital after the car they were in struck a power pole west of Heroines Monument early this morning (Aug 18).
International Karate tournament to kick off in Phuket
International Karate tournament to kick off in Phuket
KARATE: Phuket welcomes the “Thailand Karate-Do Championship 2022” to its shores tomorrow (Aug 19), the first time the prestigious event has been held outside of Bangkok.
Phuket officials order fire safety checks
Phuket officials order fire safety checks
PHUKET: All nightlife venues in Muang District will be inspected for fire safety by the end of the month, with operators given 30 days to rectify any deficiencies in required fire-safety measures, Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong has announced.
Navy brings ashore injured cargo crewman
Navy brings ashore injured cargo crewman
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command conducted an operation to bring ashore an injured crewman from a passing cargo ship off Phuket’s west coast yesterday (Aug 17).
Phang Nga mahout killed by elephant
Phang Nga mahout killed by elephant
PHUKET: A 32-year-old mahout has been gored to death in Phang Nga by an elephant that livestock officers say went into a frenzy from hot weather.
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) called yesterday (Aug 17) for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission.
Somyot sets sights on spots at World Cup and Olympics
Somyot sets sights on spots at World Cup and Olympics
FOOTBALL: Somyot Poompunmuang, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president, is aiming for the national side to win the country’s first ever Fifa World Cup berth at the 2026 finals.
Anutin open to more relaxed laws on pot
Anutin open to more relaxed laws on pot
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Aug 17) that further liberalisation of cannabis for recreational use is possible in the future if the public accepted it.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunken Bangla shooting gets cop 25 years, Body in canal, Deep South attacks || August 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunken Bangla shooting gets cop 25 years, Body in canal, Deep South attacks || August 17
PHUKET XTRA - August 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket flower hawker girl, 13, returned home safe, tout arrested
Phuket flower hawker girl, 13, returned home safe, tout arrested
PHUKET: A 13-year-old girl has been safely reunited with her family after being lured away by a man in order to hawk flowers at Rawai Beach, Phuket Provincial Police have announced.
APEC SME meeting in Phuket hailed as great opportunity
APEC SME meeting in Phuket hailed as great opportunity
PHUKET: Weerapong Malai, Director General of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), returned to Phuket yesterday (Aug 16) to promote the upcoming 28th Apec SME Ministerial Meeting to be held at the SAii Laguna Phuket resort on Sept 5-10.
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that a scheduled power outage will affect Srisoonthorn tomorrow (Aug 18).
Man injured as pickup overturns in Kamala
Man injured as pickup overturns in Kamala
PHUKET: An unnamed man was taken to Patong hospital this morning (Aug 17) after the pickup truck he was driving ran off the road and overturned in Kamala.
Former Australian PM defends secret power grab
Former Australian PM defends secret power grab
CANBERRA: Australia’s former leader today (Aug 17) defended secret arrangements he made to swear himself in to key portfolios including defence and treasury, saying he would only have used the roles in an emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic.