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Men injured by bomb placed to protect bird’s nest operation
Men injured by bomb placed to protect bird’s nest operation
PHUKET: Two men have been seriously injured by an explosive device placed near the entrance to a cave used by a private bird’s nest operator on a small island in the northern reaches of Phang Nga Bay, east of Phuket.
Premchai jailed for 16 months, not guilty of black leopard charge
Premchai jailed for 16 months, not guilty of black leopard charge
KANCHANABURI: Construction billionaire Premchai Karnasuta was sentenced to 16 months in jail for illegal possession of a dead pheasant and weapons, and supporting poaching – but he was acquitted of any wrongdoing connected with a black leopard carcass found at the scene, which was blamed on other defendants.
Phuket honours Rama V, the importance of decentralised government
Phuket honours Rama V, the importance of decentralised government
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana led a ceremony yesterday (Mar 18) to honour King Chulalongkorn, also known as Rama V, revered for bringing much modernisation to Thailand at the turn of the last century.
Two injured in shooting at Phuket spa
Two injured in shooting at Phuket spa
PHUKET: A South Korean man and a Thai maid have been injured in a shooting at a spa near the Naka Market, south of Phuket Town, this morning (Mar 19).
Mr. Eric Canham
Mr. Eric Canham
South African singer and songwriter Eric Canham will be entertaining you 23rd March until 21st April at Rock Salt and Cosmo. Sunday Brunch @ Cosmo - 12.30 pm to 03.00 pm. Happy Time @ Rock Salt - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm. For Further information and reservation, please contact T +66 76 380 200. www.thenaiharn.com
Mains water supply shortages in Thalang
Mains water supply shortages in Thalang
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced mains water supply shortages on Friday (Mar 22).
Tourism Authority of Thailand expects 2.3mn visitors for Songkran
Tourism Authority of Thailand expects 2.3mn visitors for Songkran
THAILAND: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects more than 2.3 million locals and foreign visitors will join Songkran festivals this year, generating some B20 billion in revenue for tourism and tourism-related services.
National PWA Governor visits Phuket over failing water supply
National PWA Governor visits Phuket over failing water supply
PHUKET: The national Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Governor has quietly visited Phuket in person and urged the local PWA office to solve the island’s drought problems and to come up with a plan of how to continue supplying water needed by April 1.
Boeing crashes cast spotlight on US aviation regulator
Boeing crashes cast spotlight on US aviation regulator
NEW YORK: Was the United States complacent in its certification of the Boeing 737 MAX? That’s a question everyone is asking after Addis Ababa said flight recorded data showed “clear similarities” between last week’s Ethiopian Airlines crash and that of Indonesia’s Lion Air five months earlier.
Cherng Talay to be hit with mains water supply shut-off
Cherng Talay to be hit with mains water supply shut-off
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) announced today that the water supply will be shut off parts of Cherng Talay from tomorrow (Mar 19) until the end of the month.
Two banned trucks hit two motorbikes on same day, same road
Two banned trucks hit two motorbikes on same day, same road
PHUKET: Two motorbikes were struck by trucks with trailers on Sunday (Mar 17) in two separate incidents on a road where trucks with trailers are prohibited.
Power outage to hit Cherng Talay
Power outage 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.
Phuket History: The 1675 Battle of Patong
Phuket History: The 1675 Battle of Patong
The Englishman Thomas Bowrey was on Phuket as the island’s trouble with the Dutch escalated. He tells us that the main base for the Dutch patrol ships was “Banquala” Bay (Patong), where they were based to intercept boats coming east from India.
Silence falls on plan to close ’selfie beach’ near Phuket Airport
Silence falls on plan to close ’selfie beach’ near Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) management at Phuket International Airport have still yet to make any public announcement to confirm – or even clarify – the possible closure of the beach at the end of the runway due to safety concerns, despite holding a meeting to define the boundaries of the expanded safety zone last Thursday (Mar 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Electrocuted by power lines! ’Killer’ taxi driver turns self in? Thailand votes early! || March 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Electrocuted by power lines! ’Killer’ taxi driver turns self in? Thailand votes early! || March 18
PHUKET XTRA - March 18 Electrocuted by power lines! |:| Private water source for Cherng Talay |:| ’Killer’ taxi driver turns self in |:| Satellites for marine safety? |:| Thailand votes early Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
The ‘Nev Mars’ effect: Great teachers instill a love of learning
The ‘Nev Mars’ effect: Great teachers instill a love of learning
Who do you remember with more fondness: the teach­ers who got you good grades or the teachers whose subjects you loved?
Rawai Pool League: High stakes and tight competition in week four
Rawai Pool League: High stakes and tight competition in week four
PHUKET: We start off this week’s report with a game featuring two recently promoted teams meeting for the first time ever in the RPL. On paper this would be a close match between White Hart BBQ and Stor Bar. In reality, things didn’t quite play as predicted.
1 Year Anniversary Celebration of Cafe del Mar Phuket
1 Year Anniversary Celebration of Cafe del Mar Phuket
Saturday 30 March 2019 from 9pm. You are all invited to our 1 year Anniversary Celebration. Dress Code : Sexy, Black & Mystic (Don't forget your mask). Bring your mystic mask and get 2 FREE DRINKS before 10 pm !! Dj Line up : Nicola Vega | Dj Kay | Dj Man | Joe Gradante | Sam Sparacio. Bookings & Info : 061 359 5500
Early vote met with euphoria
Early vote met with euphoria
Sunday’s advance voting saw huge crowds waiting in long queues to vote at polling stations nationwide, as an estimated 75% of all registered early voters nationwide turned up to cast their vote ahead of Sunday’s general election.
Bottas wins best race of his life at Australian Grand Prix
Bottas wins best race of his life at Australian Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas has dominated the Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes to lead the drivers championship standings for the first time in his Formula One career.