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Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller contributed to US man’s cancer: jury
Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller contributed to US man’s cancer: jury
CALIFORNIA: The weedkiller Roundup was a “substantial factor” in the cancer of a US man who developed a lump in his throat after decades of spraying his garden – the second major legal defeat to agrochemical giant Monsanto in a year.
Laguna Phuket Marathon sets the pace as leading destination marathon in Southeast Asia
Laguna Phuket Marathon sets the pace as leading destination marathon in Southeast Asia
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to welcome more than 13,000 athletes from over 50 countries to compete in the award-winning Laguna Phuket Marathon on June 8-9 at Laguna Phuket, which was awarded Gold for “Best Sport Event Venue In Thailand” at the 2018 SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference.
Polish hotel owner charged after threatening staff with gun
Polish hotel owner charged after threatening staff with gun
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Polish man who operates a hotel in Patong after he was accused of threatening his hotel manager with a gun.
Phuket spa shooter ‘snapped’, previously wanted for conspiracy to murder
Phuket spa shooter ‘snapped’, previously wanted for conspiracy to murder
PHUKET: The man who shot two people at a beauty spa south of Phuket Town yesterday before turning the gun on himself had “snapped” after repeated rebukes by one of his victims at the spa, where he worked, police revealed today (Mar 20).
Early morning accidents kill vehicles, drivers safe
Early morning accidents kill vehicles, drivers safe
PHUKET: Two accidents within 20 minutes early this morning saw a car driven by an Army lieutenant and two pickup trucks, one carrying fruit, wrecked as they slammed into roadside poles, but luckily resulted in no deaths or serious injuries, police confirmed today (Mar 20).
Triple armed robbery suspect caught at home making liquid kratom
Triple armed robbery suspect caught at home making liquid kratom
PHUKET: Police have arrested an armed robbery suspect while he was preparing liquid kratom extract at his home in Chalong.
Kamala doubles up on ozone wastewater-treatment for filthy canal
Kamala doubles up on ozone wastewater-treatment for filthy canal
PHUKET: A second ozone generator water-treatment machine is being installed at the Pak Bang Canal in Kamala and will come online this Friday (Mar 22) in the hope of cleaning the filthy water that now runs through the channel.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Whistleblower fatally shot! Returning B400K in cash? Crash takes pregnant woman! || March 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Whistleblower fatally shot! Returning B400K in cash? Crash takes pregnant woman! || March 20
PHUKET XTRA - March 20 Spa shooter kills self in Public park |:| Ex-cop, corruption whisteblower shot dead |:| Pregnant woman dies in motorbike crash |:| Taxi driver returns 400K! |:| Friendship Bridge No. 2 opens! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Power cuts to hit Cherng Talay
Power cuts to hit Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off in Cherng Talay on Friday (Mar 22) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day
Members of The Public are welcome to lay a wreath A light breakfast will be served afterwards. Please register your attendance by email: RSVP.Phuket@dfat.gov.au
Jimmy Carr to perform two shows in Bangkok on Mar 29
Jimmy Carr to perform two shows in Bangkok on Mar 29
The Comedy Club Bangkok, Chambers Touring and Singha are proud to announce the return of Jimmy Carr, one of Britain’s most respected and best-loved comedians.
Former cop who exposed police corruption shot dead
Former cop who exposed police corruption shot dead
SONGKHLA: A former police senior investigator who accused some former colleagues of abuse of authority and extortion was shot dead in front of his house in Muang district on Tuesday afternoon (Mar 19).
’Lady of the Hills’ was a Thai bride
’Lady of the Hills’ was a Thai bride
YORKSHIRE: A woman found dead in the Yorkshire Pennines 15 years ago, who was dubbed the “Lady of the Hills”, has been identified in a long-running cold case investigation.
French expat, pregnant Thai woman killed in motorbike collision in Rawai
French expat, pregnant Thai woman killed in motorbike collision in Rawai
PHUKET: Three people have died in a motorbike collision in Rawai early this morning (Mar 19), including a 48-year-old French expat and a Thai woman who was five months pregnant, police have reported.
Phuket spa shooter suicides in public park as children play nearby
Phuket spa shooter suicides in public park as children play nearby
PHUKET: The man who shot two people at a beauty spa south of Phuket Town this morning committed suicide in front of police officers in Saphan Hin Public Park this afternoon (Mar 19).
Scheduled blackouts to hit Baan Manik, Rawai beachfront
Scheduled blackouts to hit Baan Manik, Rawai beachfront
PHUKET: The fire department at Rawai Municipality has announced that the electricity supply will be shut off in parts of Rawai, including the Rawai beachfront, tomorrow (Mar 20), as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power lines.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal shooting in Phuket spa! Jail in black leopard case! Cave explosion? || March 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal shooting in Phuket spa! Jail in black leopard case! Cave explosion? || March 19
PHUKET XTRA - March 19 Fatal shooting at Phuket spa |:| Cave explosion injures 2 |:| Banned trucks in 2 accidents on same day |:| National water chief visits Phuket! |:| Jail for Premchai in black leopard case Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Police hunt Phuket spa shooter
Police hunt Phuket spa shooter
PHUKET: Police have identified the man wanted for shooting two people at a beauty spa south of Phuket Town this morning (Mar 19) and have begun their manhunt for the suspect.
German expat dies in motorbike accident
German expat dies in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 53-year-old German man died after his motorbike slid on a wet road in Baan Manik, Srisoothorn, last night (Mar 18), sending him crashing into a roadside guardrail.
Official inspects elephant camps after Big Buddha complaint
Official inspects elephant camps after Big Buddha complaint
PHUKET: The Acting Chief of the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office has acted on a complaint sent to The Phuket News by a reader about a very young elephant being used to make money from tourists at the side of the road that leads to Big Buddha.