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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: One alleged hitman arrested over gangster killing in Phuket, one still on the run || February 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: One alleged hitman arrested over gangster killing in Phuket, one still on the run || February 28
PHUKET XTRA - February 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Evacuation of Thais out of Ukraine begins |:| Speedboat owner, driver charged over actress’ death |:| Alleged hitman arrested |:| Patong police flamed over arrest of flower vendor Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ukrainians, Russians in Phuket call out for peace
Ukrainians, Russians in Phuket call out for peace
PHUKET: Ukrainians and Russians in Phuket today gathered in front of the Russian Consulate for Phuket, to protest the invasion of Russian forces into Ukraine and to call for the end of war.
Alleged gunman in Jimi Sandhu murder arrested in Canada
Alleged gunman in Jimi Sandhu murder arrested in Canada
BANGKOK: One of the suspects in the underworld murder of an Indian gangster in Phuket has been captured in Canada and an application has been filed for his extradition to Thailand.
Police nab bag snatchers
Police nab bag snatchers
PHUKET: Police took less than 12 hours to track down and arrest two men for a motorbike driver-by bag snatch in Wichit yesterday (Feb 27).
Russia, Ukraine set for talks as fighting rages
Russia, Ukraine set for talks as fighting rages
MOSCOW: Russia and Ukraine were preparing today (Feb 28) for their first talks since Moscow’s invasion, as fighting raged and Western-led sanctions started to bite with the ruble collapsing.
Phuket marks 652 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 652 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 652 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 32,132.
Power outage to affect Wat Tha Reua area
Power outage to affect Wat Tha Reua area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along the road past Wat Tha Reua, in Moo 3, Srisoontorn tomorrow (Mar 1) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Phuket Town fake monk arrested
Phuket Town fake monk arrested
PHUKET: Police have arrested the man who dressed in monk’s robes to solicit donations from people at a main fresh market in Phuket Town and charged him with impersonating a religious to deceive the public.
Taiwan’s Chan claims Royal’s Cup
Taiwan’s Chan claims Royal’s Cup
GOLF: Taiwan’s Chan Shih-chang claimed a magnificent wire-to-wire victory in the Royal’s Cup yesterday (Feb 27) to secure his second victory on the Asian Tour in the space of three months and fourth in total.
Raid nets five in Chalong for drugs, bullets
Raid nets five in Chalong for drugs, bullets
PHUKET: Police have arrested five people for drug possession after a raid on a house in Chalong seized 1,281 meth pills (ya bah), 29.5 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and 74 rounds of ammunition.
US slams Putin nuclear order, says Russian forces have problems
US slams Putin nuclear order, says Russian forces have problems
WASHINGTON: The United States condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear forces alert yesterday (Feb 27), and said his conventional ground forces were experiencing logistical problems in their invasion of Ukraine.
Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa’s shoot-out miss
Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa’s shoot-out miss
FOOTBALL: Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley yesterday (Feb 27).
Thais evacuated from Ukraine, rally in Bangkok
Thais evacuated from Ukraine, rally in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Forty-seven Thais arrived at the help centre in the Ukrainian city of Lviv with more on their way yesterday (Feb 27), according to the Thai embassy in Warsaw, the capital of neighbouring Poland.
Ukraine says will meet Russia as Putin puts nuclear defences on alert
Ukraine says will meet Russia as Putin puts nuclear defences on alert
UKRAINE: Ukraine said Sunday (Feb 27) it had agreed to talks with Russia after four days of conflict, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence chiefs to put nuclear “deterrence forces” on alert. 
Jones urges England to be more ‘ruthless’ after nervy win over Wales
Jones urges England to be more ‘ruthless’ after nervy win over Wales
RUGBY: Eddie Jones said England needed to be more “ruthless” after accepting they had the “rub of the green” in a 23-19 win over Six Nations champions Wales at Twickenham yesterday (Feb 27).
Sustainably Yours: Building a Sustainable Phuket - Part 2
Sustainably Yours: Building a Sustainable Phuket - Part 2
Last week, in Part 1 of this special report, we talked about improving environmental education, public transportation, creating walking spaces and adding wind and solar to build a sustainable Phuket. This week, we talk about fixing the food system, improving waste management and job skills.
Fake monk gets naked after soliciting alms
Fake monk gets naked after soliciting alms
PHUKET: Police are now searching for a man who solicited alms from the public while dressed as a monk at a main fresh market in the heart of Phuket Town, then stripping naked in a field nearby to change into layman’s clothes before leaving the area.
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea as Premier League shows Ukraine support
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea as Premier League shows Ukraine support
FOOTBALL: Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich handed over control of Chelsea to trustees of its charitable foundation yesterday (Feb 26) as Premier League players showed their support for war-torn Ukraine.
Days of rain trigger floods in Narathiwat
Days of rain trigger floods in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT: Communities in 13 districts have been flooded, as rains caused by northeasterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand have continued for three consecutive days in the southern border province.
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
UKRAINE: Moscow ordered its troops to advance in Ukraine “from all directions” on Saturday (Feb 25), as the Ukrainian capital Kyiv imposed a blanket curfew after fighting in the city that saw Russian troops pushed back.