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Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting at suspected thief
Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting at suspected thief
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested a man on charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm following a late-night shooting at a shrimp pond in Pa Khlok last night (Mar 25).
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
ANDONG: At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing “unprecedented damage”, the acting president said Wednesday.
Bank loans set to edge up 0.6%
Bank loans set to edge up 0.6%
BANGKOK: Bank loans are expected to increase marginally by 0.6% to B14.8 trillion this year, bouncing back from a contraction last year, says the Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Isoc holds anti-terrorism training in Phuket
Isoc holds anti-terrorism training in Phuket
PHUKET: The Region 3 branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) held a specialised training program in Phuket yesterday (Mar 25) aimed at strengthening community surveillance against modern threats.
Thailand moves up nine places in World Happiness rankings
Thailand moves up nine places in World Happiness rankings
BANGKOK: Thailand has moved up nine places to 49th position in the World Happiness Report rankings for 2024 and is also ranked the third-happiest in ASEAN, a new report has revealed.
Dechapol, Kittinupong strike gold in Basel
Dechapol, Kittinupong strike gold in Basel
BADMINTON: Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Kittinupong Kedren claimed the men’s doubles title at the US$250,000 (B8.5 million) BWF Swiss Open in Basel on Sunday (Mar 23).
Armed robbers steal more than B500k in cash, valuables from Myanmar worker’s camp shop
Armed robbers steal more than B500k in cash, valuables from Myanmar worker’s camp shop
PHUKET: Police are investigating a robbery in which four armed men stole more than B500,000 in cash and valuables from a grocery shop at a Myanmar worker’s camp in Thalang yesterday (Mar 25).
Digital healthcare push to cut hospital crowds
Digital healthcare push to cut hospital crowds
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is advancing efforts to modernise healthcare delivery, with the goal of reducing outpatient congestion in public hospitals by at least 5% by September 2025.
Argentine man found dead in apparent suicide
Argentine man found dead in apparent suicide
PHUKET:: Police are investigating the apparent suicide of a 77-year-old Argentine man who was found hanging from the balcony of a hotel in Phuket yesterday morning (Mar 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Solid Phuket high season, Patong to deport prostitutes, Samkong flood project || March 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Solid Phuket high season, Patong to deport prostitutes, Samkong flood project || March 25
PHUKET XTRA - March 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect area in Koh Kaew, all of Koh Maphrao
Power outage to affect area in Koh Kaew, all of Koh Maphrao
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Koh Kaew tomorrow (Mar 26).
Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said today (Mar 25) that it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation.
Police arrest Ugandan prostitutes, ladyboy ‘troublemakers’ in Patong
Police arrest Ugandan prostitutes, ladyboy ‘troublemakers’ in Patong
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers, joined by Patong Police and Phuket Tourist Police, arrested five Ugandan women for allegedly offering prostitution services on Patong’s popular nightlife street Soi Bangla in an early morning operation today (Mar 25).
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket City Municipality have inspected ongoing efforts to tackle flooding in the Soi Phaniang area in Samkong, with the first phase of a major drainage system project completed and further work set to continue.
Relegation looms large for deflated Lobsters
Relegation looms large for deflated Lobsters
FOOTBALL: As the 300 souls who braved the Phang Nga Provincial Stadium witnessed, Phuket Andaman FC’s season is limping towards its inevitable conclusion after a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of PSU Surat Thani on Sunday (Mar 23).
Education Council rejects low ASEAN ranking
Education Council rejects low ASEAN ranking
BANGKOK: The Office of the Education Council (OEC) has rejected a report placing Thailand’s education system below those of most other ASEAN countries, saying the ranking did not provide clear facts or reflect the current situation.
Phuket hotels see solid high season
Phuket hotels see solid high season
BANGKOK: Despite a sharp decline in Chinese arrivals flying direct to Phuket, hotels in the island could still record a solid high season for January and February with a 92% occupancy rate and average room rate surging 15% to B5,557.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: High-speed Rawai accident, Crackdown on Bangla ladyboys, Kamala bus overturns || March 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: High-speed Rawai accident, Crackdown on Bangla ladyboys, Kamala bus overturns || March 24
PHUKET XTRA - March 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police investigate fake US$50 bills handed to currency exchange
Police investigate fake US$50 bills handed to currency exchange
PHUKET: Police are investigating two foreign tourists suspected of using counterfeit US dollar bills at a currency exchange at Cape Panwa.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia today (Mar 24) for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.