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Phuket goes to the polls for national election
Phuket goes to the polls for national election
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana was the first to cast his vote at the polling station at the Phuket Municipality Meeting Hall on Narisorn Rd in Phuket Town this morning as polling stations opened across the island in the national election today (Mar 24).
Representatives of foreign countries, international organisations observe national election
Representatives of foreign countries, international organisations observe national election
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has invited representatives of foreign countries and international organizations to observe Sunday’s general election.
Voters throng polling stations to cast ballots
Voters throng polling stations to cast ballots
BANGKOK: Voters across the country are lining up at polling stations to cast ballots in the first general election since the military coup in May 2014.
Revving up for Phuket Bike Week 2019
Revving up for Phuket Bike Week 2019
Phuket will be roarin’ and rumblin’ next month as Asia’s biggest motorcycle event heads to the island. Between April 12-20, Phuket will welcome motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world for Phuket Bike Week 2019.
Phuket Opinion: A vote for everything, or a vote for nothing?
Phuket Opinion: A vote for everything, or a vote for nothing?
PHUKET: Today (Mar 24), Thailand is holding its first genuine national election for seven years. For many young voters, it will be their first. Voter turnout is expected to be high, as it seems everyone young and old has an opinion to express through their ballots.
Phuket gun-toting driver apprehended
Phuket gun-toting driver apprehended
PHUKET: Phuket police apprehend a local car driver after he threatened another motorist during a road rage incident the day before (Mar 22).
Phuket fighter prepares for Las Vegas showdown
Phuket fighter prepares for Las Vegas showdown
PHUKET: As Swedish, Phuket-based Muay Thai champion, Magnus ‘Crazy Viking’ Andersson, prepares for the most exciting challenge of his career to date, we ask, what does it take for a foreign fighter to become one of the world’s best at Thailand’s cherished national sport?
14 hurt in multiple crashes after chicken fat spill
14 hurt in multiple crashes after chicken fat spill
RATCHABURI: Fourteen people were hurt when chicken fat spilled on an overpass over an intersection in Muang district, causing multiple crashes involving 21 vehicles on the slippery road on Friday evening (Mar 22).
At least 10 drown after van-trailer crash
At least 10 drown after van-trailer crash
KANCHANABURI: At least 10 people, mostly migrant workers, drowned after a 10-wheel trailer truck and a passenger van plunged into a canal following a crash in Tha Muang district around noon on Saturday (Mar 23).
Stubborn Sarri threatens Chelsea’s top-four hopes
Stubborn Sarri threatens Chelsea’s top-four hopes
PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea’s latest Premier League away-day collapse at Everton leaves Maurizio Sarri’s side facing an uphill task to finish in the top four and secure much-needed Champions League qualification.
The unusual music career of Prayut Chan-o-cha
The unusual music career of Prayut Chan-o-cha
As Thailand goes to the polls, it’s difficult to say exactly what honorific or position Prayut Chan-o-cha will have by the time the week is out. Whatever the outcome, though, what we can say is that he’s a pop star… kind of.
American drug suspect arrested in Thailand after 25 years on the run
American drug suspect arrested in Thailand after 25 years on the run
CHIANG MAI: Immigration police announced the arrest of an American drug suspect, who had been living under the identity of another person for 25 years. The man was arrested in Chiang Mai where he resided since 2013.
Gun brandishing Pole appears in court
Gun brandishing Pole appears in court
PHUKET: A Polish hotel owner who threatened his staff with a gun at his hotel in Patong on Tuesday (Mar 19) has appeared in court.
Phuket makes final preparations for national election
Phuket makes final preparations for national election
PHUKET: Police and other security personnel will be present at all 366 polling stations across the island during voting in the national election tomorrow (Mar 24), Nutthawat Wongitsaraphap, Director of the Phuket office of the Election Commission (PEC), has confirmed.
Rains to come late this year: Phuket Met
Rains to come late this year: Phuket Met
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Meteorological Department (Phuket Met) has warned that the annual rains that usually arrive with the southwest monsoon may be late this year due to the El Nino global weather pattern.
Police warn of election alcohol ban
Police warn of election alcohol ban
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have cautioned business operators that the national election tomorrow will see a ban on the sale of alcohol starting at 6pm tonight (Mar 23).
Russian fugitive arrested in Phuket on Interpol notice
Russian fugitive arrested in Phuket on Interpol notice
PHUKET: A Russian fugitive wanted in his home country for extortion has been arrested by Thai police in Phuket.
Furever Friends: Changing the lives of stray cats and dogs
Furever Friends: Changing the lives of stray cats and dogs
Where does the phrase “like herding cats” come from? A swift Google search tells me that many a group have tried to claim owner­ship of it over the years. Mensa emblazoned it on T-shirts, higher-ups used it to describe managing professionals, the IT industry are adamant it’s about computer programmers.
Preparations made to tackle drought
Preparations made to tackle drought
NATIONWIDE: Authorities have made advance preparations even though this year’s drought is expected to be manageable, according to a senior official at the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
High Phuket voter turnout expected for national election
High Phuket voter turnout expected for national election
PHUKET: Nearly 300,000 people will be on the move in Phuket this Sunday (Mar 24) as they head to polling stations set up across the island to cast their votes in the national election.