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17 iCon fraud suspects sent to jail
17 iCon fraud suspects sent to jail
BANGKOK: Seventeen suspects in The iCon Group fraud case have been sent to jail after the Criminal Court rejected bail requests submitted by three celebrities, citing flight risk, while the others did not apply for release.
New Phuket Vice Governor appointed
New Phuket Vice Governor appointed
PHUKET: Ronnarong Thipsiri, Inspector-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), has been appointed to the position of Phuket Vice Governor. 
Train-jumping fugitive arrested in Kathu
Train-jumping fugitive arrested in Kathu
PHUKET: A dramatic escape from police custody ended in the arrest of a young man in Phuket who had fled while being detained on a train in Nakhon Sri Thammarat.
Phuket rugby camps developing tomorrow’s talent
Phuket rugby camps developing tomorrow’s talent
RUGBY: Rugby camps are a fantastic way to introduce youngsters to the sport and help them develop as players. Indeed, many global superstars fell in love with the game at such camps all around the world.
VillaCarte Group Strengthens Corporate Governance with the Appointment of Paul Andrew Crosio
VillaCarte Group Strengthens Corporate Governance with the Appointment of Paul Andrew Crosio
Phuket, Thailand – VillaCarte Group, a prominent player in Thailand's real estate market since its inception in 2012, is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Andrew Crosio as a new partner, effective July 1, 2024. With over 12 years of experience and a diverse portfolio of innovative projects, VillaCarte Group is committed to enhancing its corporate governance as it continues to expand its business.
British tourist injured by boat propeller while diving near Similans
British tourist injured by boat propeller while diving near Similans
PHUKET: A British woman has been injured by a boat propeller while diving near Island 7 at the Similan Islands.
MPs split on including lese majeste in amnesty bill
MPs split on including lese majeste in amnesty bill
BANGKOK: MPs expressed mixed opinions on whether lese majeste offences should be included in an amnesty bill as the House of Representatives began reviewing a report prepared by a special House committee studying the bill.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flood-response equipment for Phuket police, Ponzi scheme probe gets 18 arrested || Oct 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flood-response equipment for Phuket police, Ponzi scheme probe gets 18 arrested || Oct 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Governor assures final disaster relief for Phuket landslide victims coming ‘soon’
Governor assures final disaster relief for Phuket landslide victims coming ‘soon’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has assured that compensation from the central government to victims and survivors of the landslide in Kata on Aug will be delivered “soon’.
PM courts China on 6G launch base
PM courts China on 6G launch base
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has invited China to build a satellite launch base for providing 6G technology in Thailand as part of discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, as both countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Tourism to gain from central bank cut
Tourism to gain from central bank cut
BANGKOK: Thailand's policy rate cut is expected to benefit the tourism industry, letting business operators invest and upgrade their services to improve competitiveness, while tourist spending could increase.
Thailand plans $1.7bn of soft loans for property sector
Thailand plans $1.7bn of soft loans for property sector
BANGKOK: The government is planning to offer B55 billion (US$1.66bn) of soft loans to support the property sector and help boost the economy, a deputy finance minister said on Thursday (Oct 17).
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
FOOTBALL: Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England’s wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions yesterday (Oct 16).
Flock of hornbills stuns visitors at Phuket public park
Flock of hornbills stuns visitors at Phuket public park
PHUKET: A rare sighting of hornbills delighted locals  yesterday (Oct 16) as a flock of around 10 of the iconic birds was discovered perched on a banyan tree in a public park within the Phuket Villa 3 housing estate in Wichit.
Phuket Police flood-response equipment arrives
Phuket Police flood-response equipment arrives
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police are prepared to assist residents during floods and storms using modern equipment, including drones, to help those in need, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has announced.
North Korea confirms blowing up roads, railways to ‘hostile’ South
North Korea confirms blowing up roads, railways to ‘hostile’ South
SEOUL: North Korea confirmed that it has blown up sections of roads and railways leading to South Korea, calling it a “hostile state”, North Korean state media reported yesterday (Oct 16).
All 18 iCon suspects arrested on fraud charges
All 18 iCon suspects arrested on fraud charges
BANGKOK: Police have arrested all 18 suspects wanted in the iCon Group fraud case, including founder and CEO Warathaphon “Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said last night (Oct 16).
Tum Yum: New coach starts with a much needed win
Tum Yum: New coach starts with a much needed win
FOOTBALL: The “new manager bounce” is a phenomenon often debated in football. Whether it was truly a bounce or something more profound, Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) were a transformed side yesterday (Oct 16) as they defeated Pattani FC 2-1 to record their fist win of the season.
Buddhist holy day brings alcohol ban
Buddhist holy day brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: A 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol came into effect at midnight last night as the country today (Oct 17) observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month ‘Rains Retreat’ often referred to as Buddhist Lent.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla stabbing prompts police probe, Remembring the landslide victims, Tak Bai || Oct 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla stabbing prompts police probe, Remembring the landslide victims, Tak Bai || Oct 16
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