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Phuket readies for major tsunami drill
Phuket readies for major tsunami drill
PHUKET: Preparations are underway for a major national disaster response exercise in Kamala next month, with officials gathering this week to finalize plans for the simulated tsunami drill.
Architects deny changing plans at doomed tower
Architects deny changing plans at doomed tower
BANGKOK: An architectural firm involved in the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters has denied making any revisions to the original design, amid an ongoing parliamentary investigation into the tragedy.
Van driver electrocuted after crashing into high-voltage power pole
Van driver electrocuted after crashing into high-voltage power pole
PHUKET: A van driver was killed after his vehicle crashed into a high-voltage electric pole in Wichit in the early hours of this morning (May 15), causing a fire and power outage in the area.
Phuket International Rugby 11s confirm schedule change
Phuket International Rugby 11s confirm schedule change
RUGBY: The organisers of this year’s Phuket International Rugby 11s have confirmed that the schedule for the June 6-8 torunament is to be shortened due to various factors affecting team participation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3 Suspects identified in early morning Bang Tao Beach stabbing || May 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3 Suspects identified in early morning Bang Tao Beach stabbing || May 14
PHUKET XTRA - May 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China began their largest-ever joint military exercises today (May 14), involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs.
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
PHUKET: The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
Brits wanted for stabbing French BJJ fighter
Brits wanted for stabbing French BJJ fighter
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are seeking arrest warrants for three British men in connection with a violent assault on a French national outside a popular beach club in Bang Tao in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 11).
BCIS Phuket Open Day
BCIS Phuket Open Day
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Myanmar man found hanged on Kata Beach
Myanmar man found hanged on Kata Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Myanmar man* whose body was discovered hanged from a tree on Kata Beach early this morning (May 14) in what appears to be a suicide.
Ukrainian woman wanted for trashing condo arrested - again
Ukrainian woman wanted for trashing condo arrested - again
PHUKET: A Ukrainian woman accused of vandalising a condominium in Phuket was arrested in Phuket Town yesterday (May 13) after failing to attend a scheduled meeting with police.
Five workers test positive for drugs in Thalang labour camp raids
Five workers test positive for drugs in Thalang labour camp raids
PHUKET: A coordinated inspection of migrant worker camps in Thalang District has led to five individuals testing positive for methamphetamine, Thalang officials have reported.
Surakul Stadium renovations on track
Surakul Stadium renovations on track
ALL SPORTS: Officials have confirmed that renovation work on Phuket’s Surakul Stadium is on schedule, meaning the venue will reopen before year’s end.
DSI confirms 1,200 suspects in Senate probe
DSI confirms 1,200 suspects in Senate probe
BANGKOK: About 1,200 suspects are being investigated over their involvement in money laundering linked to vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi driver’s drunken road rage attack, High speed chase through Phuket || May 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi driver’s drunken road rage attack, High speed chase through Phuket || May 13
PHUKET XTRA - May 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Israeli sets up business in Phuket, caught renting out motorbikes on Koh Pha-ngan
Israeli sets up business in Phuket, caught renting out motorbikes on Koh Pha-ngan
BANGKOK: An Israeli man who set up a company in Phuket has been caught illegally running a motorcycle rental business on Koh Pha-ngan that earned him about B3 million last year, police said.
French tourist stabbed outside Phuket beach club
French tourist stabbed outside Phuket beach club
PHUKET: A French tourist was stabbed outside a beachside bar in Phuket’s Cherng Talay area in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 11), according to police.
Public consultations underway for ‘Phuket Maritime Hub’ project
Public consultations underway for ‘Phuket Maritime Hub’ project
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has launched a public participation campaign as part of an initial environmental examination (IEE) for the proposed ‘Baan Yamu Community Marina’ project in Phuket.
Taxi driver arrested for drunken assault on Thepkrasattri Rd
Taxi driver arrested for drunken assault on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A 36-year-old taxi driver was arrested yesterday afternoon (May 12) after using a golf club to attack a sedan driver on Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang. 
Online worlds offer gateway to youth
Online worlds offer gateway to youth
BANGKOK: Brands are capitalising on online gaming and virtual worlds to tap Gen Z and Gen Alpha markets in what is dubbed the attention economy.