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Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
PHUKET: Marine officials have revealed that a dugong that washed ashore at Ban Ko En in Mai Khao likely died from natural causes linked to chronic illness, although the exact cause of death remains undetermined due to the carcass’s advanced decomposition.
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined a video conference led by the National Disaster Command and Mitigation (DDMC) yesterday (Apr 8) to discuss national efforts to tackle anticipated drought during the current dry season.
Six arrested in heroin raids
Six arrested in heroin raids
PHUKET: Six suspects have been arrested in a coordinated drug crackdown led by Wichit Police, with officers seizing heroin, drug paraphernalia and other evidence during a series of raids carried out yesterday (Apr 8).
NZ man caught with cocaine at Phuket Airport; Russian arrested for long overstay
NZ man caught with cocaine at Phuket Airport; Russian arrested for long overstay
PHUKET: A New Zealand national has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after being caught with cocaine hidden in his passport, while a Russian man was taken into custody in a separate case for overstaying his visa by nearly a year.
Dip in Songkran spending seen
Dip in Songkran spending seen
BANGKOK: The Thai Restaurant Association expects Thais to travel during this year’s Songkran holiday period, but anticipates that they will spend less during their break than last year.
Man Utd to play May friendlies in Malaysia, Hong Kong
Man Utd to play May friendlies in Malaysia, Hong Kong
FOOTBALL: Manchester United will play friendly matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong three days after the end of the Premier League season, the club confirmed yesterday (Apr 8).
Indians caught working illegally in Phuket
Indians caught working illegally in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers, in coordination with Region 8 Police, have arrested five Indian nationals and one Thai woman for offences related to illegal employment in the province.
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Apr 8) that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.
Four more bodies found in collapsed SAO tower
Four more bodies found in collapsed SAO tower
BANGKOK: Four more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office (SOA) tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the Mar 28 earthquakes struck.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russians have most work permits in Phuket, Phuket tourist arrested over theft spree || April 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russians have most work permits in Phuket, Phuket tourist arrested over theft spree || April 8
PHUKET XTRA - April 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
BEIJING: China vowed today (Apr 8) to “fight to the end” against fresh tariffs of 50% threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.
Police downplay bypass road rage incident involving foreigner
Police downplay bypass road rage incident involving foreigner
PHUKET: Police City Police have downplayed a road rage incident on the bypass road that has sparked strong reactions online after dashcam footage showed a foreign man punching a Thai van driver on Sunday night (Apr 6).
Officials move to resolve unlicensed slaughterhouses
Officials move to resolve unlicensed slaughterhouses
PHUKET: Provincial officials have encouraged feedback and suggestions from local leaders and business representatives to address growing concerns over unlicensed slaughterhouses in Phuket, amid ongoing tensions surrounding public hygiene, safety and the impact on local meat traders.
Sniffer dogs withdrawn from Bangkok’s collapsed tower building
Sniffer dogs withdrawn from Bangkok’s collapsed tower building
BANGKOK: Sniffer dogs were withdrawn from searching for survivors at the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok yesterday (Apr 7).
Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
GOLF: Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy will take a swing at golf history in this week’s 89th Masters.
First national census in 15 years begins
First national census in 15 years begins
BANGKOK: A new national census has begun to collect updated demographic data that will help address key trends such as declining birth rates, an ageing population, labour shortages and a growing foreign population.
Woman killed in head-on collision
Woman killed in head-on collision
PHUKET: A woman died in the early hours of yesterday morning (Apr 7) after her car flew over a road median and collided head-on with a pickup truck in Kathu.
Brit arrested for 207 days overstay
Brit arrested for 207 days overstay
PHUKET: A British woman has been arrested at Phuket International Airport for overstaying her visa by more than six months, immigration authorities confirmed.
Fiji and New Zealand seal sevens wins in Singapore
Fiji and New Zealand seal sevens wins in Singapore
RUGBY SEVENS: Fiji won the men’s title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday (Apr 6), while New Zealand lifted the women’s trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrests over random Phuket attacks by foreigner & Thai man, Tsunami warning towers || April 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrests over random Phuket attacks by foreigner & Thai man, Tsunami warning towers || April 7
PHUKET XTRA - April 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand