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Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight
Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thai and Cambodian soldiers were in a stand-off yesterday (May 28) after a brief exchange of gunfire in a disputed border area of the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani early that morning.
Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off
Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off
ALL SPORTS: Details for this year’s Phuket qualifying leg of the national youth sports finals have been confirmed as the province seeks out local and national sports stars of the future.
Man, 61, dies after motorbike crashes into parked tuk-tuk
Man, 61, dies after motorbike crashes into parked tuk-tuk
PHUKET: A 61-year-old man died after the motorbike he was riding crashed into a parked tuk-tuk on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu yesterday afternoon (May 28).
Drug 'inspections' continue at migrant worker camps in Pa Khlok
Drug 'inspections' continue at migrant worker camps in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Officials from the Thalang District Office are continuing their campaign in checking migrant workers for drugs, with six migrant workers testing positive for drugs during what was called a “surprise inspection” at four worker camps in Pa Khlok yesterday (May 28).
Over 1kg of ice seized, five suspects arrested in Phuket Town drug raids
Over 1kg of ice seized, five suspects arrested in Phuket Town drug raids
PHUKET: A series of drug raids carried out in Phuket has resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of over one kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) along with other narcotics and drug-related equipment.
Tougher checks for arrivals
Tougher checks for arrivals
BANGKOK: National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered immigration police to step up the screening process for foreign arrivals.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mudslide halt Rawai project, Ladyboy caught red-handed, Fyre Festival of marathons || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mudslide halt Rawai project, Ladyboy caught red-handed, Fyre Festival of marathons || May 28
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
BANGKOK: Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang is pushing for a new law to further crack down on businesses that use Thai nominees, with such entities expected to be wiped out within six months.
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin yesterday (May 27) that he was “playing with fire,” taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart as Washington weighs new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war.
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
PHUKET: A luxury villa construction project in Rawai has been temporarily suspended after local residents filed complaints about mudslides encroaching on public land.
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
PHUKET: Four hotel developments and three condominium projects have been approved following a review by the Expert Committee on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Phuket’s environmental protection areas.
Lilo & Stitch truly lights up the big screen
Lilo & Stitch truly lights up the big screen
Many people have been critical of Disney’s decision to turn some of their classic animated films into live-action movies but to be honest I have never seen the issue with it. The Lion King probably set everything up the whole idea with its marvellous re-working looking amazing with the modern CGI technology.
Ladyboy pickpocket caught red-handed
Ladyboy pickpocket caught red-handed
PHUKET: A Thai transgender woman has been arrested for pickpocketing a tourist in Patong early yesterday morning (May 27).
Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open
Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran moved into the second round of the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (May 27).
Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin
Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin
BANGKOK: House dissolution is nowhere in sight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its key coalition partner, Bhumjaithai Party, are committed to working side by side until the end of the coalition’s four-year term, according to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Violent teen gang caught, Phuket corruption conviction overturned, Helmet crackdown || May 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Violent teen gang caught, Phuket corruption conviction overturned, Helmet crackdown || May 27
PHUKET XTRA - May 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
MaAnn sentence overturned
MaAnn sentence overturned
PHUKET: Suwat Saowarat, Chief of Phuket office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has criticised the Office of the Attorney General for not appealing the overturned conviction of MaAnn Samran, who was earlier sentenced to two years in prison on corruption charges.
Government set to amend investment rules
Government set to amend investment rules
BANGKOK: The government has committed to revising investment regulations in the stock market to help stimulate Thailand’s capital market.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage in Cherng Talay on Thursday (May 29) to facilitate high-voltage system upgrades.
‘Fake marathon’: Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
‘Fake marathon’: Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
MARATHON: Runners have complained that the organisers of an event at the Suanluang Rama 9 park in Bangkok’s Prawet district on Sunday morning (May 25) failed to appear.