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Power pole fire destroys motorbikes, sign in Karon
Power pole fire destroys motorbikes, sign in Karon
PHUKET: A fire believed to have started from an electrical short circuit on a power pole destroyed two motorbikes and damaged the sign at the Burger King in Karon early this morning (Apr 10).
Phuket officials launch ‘Operations Center’ to curb accidents during Songkran
Phuket officials launch ‘Operations Center’ to curb accidents during Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially launched an operations center yesterday (Apr 9) to prevent and reduce road and marine accidents during the Songkran holidays.
Newborn found abandoned in back of pickup
Newborn found abandoned in back of pickup
PHUKET: A newborn baby boy was found abandoned in the back of a parked pickup truck in Cherng Talay yesterday (Apr 9). The infant, with his umbilical cord still attached, was discovered wrapped in a pink towel.
Phuket group rallies to oppose casino legalisation
Phuket group rallies to oppose casino legalisation
PHUKET: A group of concerned residents gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Apr 9) to submit a letter titled ‘No to Casinos’, calling on the government to halt the proposed legislation that would pave the way for legal casinos and integrated entertainment complexes in the province.
Australian man found dead in apparent suicide
Australian man found dead in apparent suicide
PHUKET: A 62-year-old Australian man was found dead in an apparent suicide at a residence in Rawai yesterday afternoon (Apr 9).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Emergency care boost in Phuket, Probe into fatal Kathu crash, Teenage gang || April 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Emergency care boost in Phuket, Probe into fatal Kathu crash, Teenage gang || April 9
PHUKET XTRA - April 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Soi Layan 6, Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Soi Layan 6, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Soi Layan 9 in Moo 6, Cherng Talay, tomorrow (Apr 10).
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.