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Phuket to install ‘Underwater Art Museum’ at Siam Bay
Phuket to install ‘Underwater Art Museum’ at Siam Bay
PHUKET: A Rotary International initiative under a project called ‘The Magic of Save the Underwater World’ will see an ‘Underwater Art Museum’ called ‘Raya’ installed at Siam Bay at Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
Trump tariffs: What’s been done and what is to come?
Trump tariffs: What’s been done and what is to come?
PARIS: US President Donald Trump has broadened his tariffs campaign to hit all steel and aluminium imports with 25% duties. Here is what happened this week and what’s looming in the coming weeks:
FAT to take legal action against ex-chief Somyot
FAT to take legal action against ex-chief Somyot
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) will take its former chief Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang to the court for leaving the national governing body with massive debt, reigning FAT president Nualphan Lamsam told a press conference on Tuesday (Mar 11).
Government waits to pick new peace chief
Government waits to pick new peace chief
BANGKOK: A new peace negotiation team chief will not be appointed until a comprehensive strategic plan for the restive southern provinces is finalised, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday (Mar 11).
Patong Police investigate foreigner for ‘fleeing the scene’, knife threat incident
Patong Police investigate foreigner for ‘fleeing the scene’, knife threat incident
PHUKET: Police are investigating an incident involving a foreign man who reportedly threatened a Thai man with a knife after the pickup collided with a motorbike.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illegal construction ‘crackdown’ on Bang Tao Beach, Tourists rescued after boat leak || March 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illegal construction ‘crackdown’ on Bang Tao Beach, Tourists rescued after boat leak || March 12
PHUKET XTRA - March 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nigerian hoons arrested for ‘doughnuts’ at Koh Kaew intersection
Nigerian hoons arrested for ‘doughnuts’ at Koh Kaew intersection
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men following a dangerous driving incident at Koh Kaew intersection last night (Mar 11), which began with reports of the men ‘doing doughnuts’ ‒ spinning the car in tight circles ‒ in the middle of the Koh Kaew Intersection.
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 25
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 25
FOOTBALL: Despite a late surge and a dramatic penalty in the dying minutes, Muangthong United succumbed to a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Port FC at the Thunder Dome Stadium last Sunday (Mar 9).
Officials crack down on illegal construction at Bang Tao Beach
Officials crack down on illegal construction at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) branch in Phuket conducted an inspection of construction activities on public land at Bang Tao Beach in Cherng Talay yesterday (Mar 11).
Thai Navy’s ‘Andaman command’ turns 33
Thai Navy’s ‘Andaman command’ turns 33
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy’s Third Naval Area Command, now based on Phuket’s east coast, commemorated its 33rd anniversary with a special ceremony yesterday (Mar 11).
Man arrested for threatening taxi driver with pen gun
Man arrested for threatening taxi driver with pen gun
PHUKET: A man has been arrested for threatening a taxi driver with a pen gun on Kata Rd near the Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market.
Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire as US ends aid freeze
JEDDAH: Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah yesterday (Mar 11) after three years of grinding war.
Raid at Phuket construction site finds one illegal worker
Raid at Phuket construction site finds one illegal worker
PHUKET: A raid at a construction site on Sakdidet Rd, in Moo 8, Wichit, to check for illegal workers found just one worker working without a work permit, officials have announced.
ANZAC Day Memorial Service – Phuket
ANZAC Day Memorial Service – Phuket
Phuket Veterans invite you to join us in honoring the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand service members at our ANZAC Day Memorial Service. Time: 5:30 AM. Location: Kamala Beach (Meeting point: Kamala Police Station). Following the service, all attendees are invited to a Gunfire Breakfast at Devils Bar, Kamala. Dress Code: Smart Casual / Uniform. We look forward to commemorating this important day with you. For more info - facebook.com/phuketveterans
Wichit Police arrest Myanmar man for selling drugs at construction sites
Wichit Police arrest Myanmar man for selling drugs at construction sites
PHUKET: A Myanmar man has been arrested for dealing drugs at construction sites in Wichit as part of an ongoing police crackdown on drug-related crime in the area.
Swiss tourist cocaine supplier arrested
Swiss tourist cocaine supplier arrested
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they have arrested the man who sold cocaine to the Swiss national who was arrested for using cocaine by the side of the road in Kamala.
Thai foreign minister says BRICS role is a step forward
Thai foreign minister says BRICS role is a step forward
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has defended Thailand’s BRICS membership, saying it was in the country’s national interest and would be a boon to the economy and international cooperation.
Thailand expects more Chinese tourists in May
Thailand expects more Chinese tourists in May
BANGKOK: While the Chinese market continues to contract, declining 12% year-on-year during the first two months amid economic issues and tourism safety concerns, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects an uptick in May during China’s Labour Day holiday.
Charity run to help fund student scholarships
Charity run to help fund student scholarships
FITNESS: An upcoming charity event incorporating a walk and run is aiming to raise funds to provide scholarships for students from a local school to further their education.
28 tourists rescued from leaking speedboat off Krabi mainland
28 tourists rescued from leaking speedboat off Krabi mainland
KRABI: Almost 30 tourists have been rescued from their speedboat which was leaking en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket.