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Man injured, two dogs killed in tiger attack
Man injured, two dogs killed in tiger attack
KANCHANABURI: A Karen tribal man was badly injured and two dogs killed in an attack by three tigers in a forest in Thong Pha Phum district, national park officials said on Saturday (Jan 29).
Mass arrivals for Chinese New Year
Mass arrivals for Chinese New Year
BANGKOK: With more than 465,000 tourists expected at Suvarnabhumi airport between Jan 26 and Feb 7, during the Chinese New Year festivities, the government says it is fully prepared for the resumption of the Test & Go scheme this Tuesday (Feb 1).
Corruption probe launched over Phuket mangrove clearing
Corruption probe launched over Phuket mangrove clearing
PHUKET: Officials from the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) Phuket office are investigating the clearing of three rai of mangrove forest in Koh Kaew, with promises to take legal action if they find any wrongdoing.
Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally off Phuket
Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally off Phuket
PHUKET: A patrol boat of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command boarded and seized two Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally in Thai waters and brought the 19 crewmen, including a 13-year-old, to shore to face charges.
Phuket Chinese New Year starts with ‘Lantern Festival’
Phuket Chinese New Year starts with ‘Lantern Festival’
PHUKET: Official festivities for the Chinese New Year got underway in Phuket Town last night (Jan 28) with the launch of the ‘Phuket Lantern Festival’ in front of the iconic Standard Chartered Bank in the heart of the old town area.
Resident Evil goes back to its roots
Resident Evil goes back to its roots
Cinema-goers have had a very turbulent relationship with the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise over the years. That is largely because of the fact that the quality of the films that have been released have been very up and down. Even the most hardened fans are quick to admit that the franchise went on a little too long, and yes it also had some weak films. But on the flipside the original and ‘Resident Evil: Extinction’ were two of the best action films to ever be made.
Thief steals young girl’s beloved plants from outside family home
Thief steals young girl’s beloved plants from outside family home
PHUKET: A four-year-old girl has issued a heartfelt plea to a thief to return several of her beloved flowering plants that he stole from outside her family home in the early hours of Thursday morning (Jan 27).
Oil spill reaches Rayong beaches
Oil spill reaches Rayong beaches
BANGKOK: Oil from the underwater pipeline leak in the Gulf of Thailand earlier this week has now reached beaches in Rayong province.
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘horrific’: Pentagon
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘horrific’: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said yesterday (Jan 28) that the destruction and human cost of a full-scale incursion by Russian forces into Ukraine would be “horrific,” but that there was still time for diplomacy to avoid a war.
Phuket marks 366 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 366 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 366 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 28).
A weekend hacker’s review of the new Aquella Golf & Country Club
A weekend hacker’s review of the new Aquella Golf & Country Club
GOLF: There is a new course now open less than 30 minutes drive from Phuket that serves as a fantastic complement to the existing number of world-class courses on or near to the island and I was fortunate enough to be asked to test it out recently.
Details of revised Test & Go scheme announced
Details of revised Test & Go scheme announced
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced details for the Test & Go program which will be reinstated on Tuesday (Feb 1).
Skål Phuket Dinner at Blue Tree
Skål Phuket Dinner at Blue Tree
Dear Members, Colleagues, & Friends of Skål Phuket You are invited to join us for the 1st Skål Phuket Dinner of 2022 at Blue Tree Phuket from 18.00-22.00. Guest speakers include Daniel Steinke, Managing Director of Blue Tree Phuket & Bart Duykers, Area Director of BB&B Thailand. Become a member and connect with the biggest Travel & Tourism professional network. Being part of Skål Thailand offers you a wide range of benefits.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fishing nets caught in popular reef, Vendor’s hand caught in meat grinder || January 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fishing nets caught in popular reef, Vendor’s hand caught in meat grinder || January 28
PHUKET XTRA - January 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Vendor gets hand caught in meat grinder |:| Navy rallies to remove fishing nets from King Cruiser reef |:| Scathing Phuket hospitel report spurs action |:| Stricter traffic rules expected |:| Thailand COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Navy rallies to remove fishing nets from prized King Cruiser reef
Navy rallies to remove fishing nets from prized King Cruiser reef
PHUKET: Officers from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command departed Phuket today (Jan 28) to lead a mission including private dive operators to remove fishing nets from the popular King Cruiser reef.
Phuket Town vendor gets hand caught in meat grinder
Phuket Town vendor gets hand caught in meat grinder
PHUKET: A 26-year-old vendor at a main fresh market in Phuket Town was rushed to hospital this morning (Jan 28) after his hand was caught in a meat grinder.
Hopes pinned on ‘GEMMMSST’ to lift Phuket out of crisis
Hopes pinned on ‘GEMMMSST’ to lift Phuket out of crisis
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has explained to a Senate standing committee on national reform that officials will pursue the ‘GEMMMSST’ policy in the hopes of driving Phuket’s economy forward.
Family reels as loved dog slain by farm worker
Family reels as loved dog slain by farm worker
PHUKET: A long-term Phuket resident endured a horrific ordeal last Saturday (Jan 22) when his family’s beloved pet dog was shot dead by a local farm worker while on a walk in the countryside just east of Baan Manik, Thalang.
Deputy PM Prawit weighs in on Phuket road safety
Deputy PM Prawit weighs in on Phuket road safety
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anuphap Rodkwan Yodrabum yesterday (Jan 27) was called to join the first online meeting of the year of the National Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Policy Committee, led Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and joined by Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda.
Nadal targets shot at history, Medvedev faces Tsitsipas test at Open
Nadal targets shot at history, Medvedev faces Tsitsipas test at Open
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal can give himself a shot at becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles, providing he can get past Italian power server Matteo Berrettini when they clash in an afternoon Australian Open semi-final on Rod Laver Arena today (Jan 28).