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Police apologise for Frenchman’s murder
Police apologise for Frenchman’s murder
BANGKOK: A Deputy Police Spokesman for the Royal Thai Police has apologised for the death of the French tourist gunned down by a police officer in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area on Wednesday (Dec 12), blaming the incident on a personal conflict.
Student arrested for hosting profitable porn sites
Student arrested for hosting profitable porn sites
BANGKOK: Police have arrested a 17-year-old computer student in Bangkok for allegedly running creeper pornographic websites and social media accounts from which he allegedly made half a million baht in three months.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underweight zoo animals? Crash on 2nd day of work! All-night stakeout? || Dec. 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underweight zoo animals? Crash on 2nd day of work! All-night stakeout? || Dec. 13
PHUKET XTRA - December 13 Anti-Chikungunya offensive |:| All night stakeout nets 4 |:| Underweight zoo animals |:| US Ambassador visits Phuket |:| Van hits motorbike 2nd day on the job Hosted by: JP Mestanza ThePhuketNews.com || #Phuket
Chinese tourist on trial for killing wife in Phuket resort pool sole beneficiary to B142mn in life insurance
Chinese tourist on trial for killing wife in Phuket resort pool sole beneficiary to B142mn in life insurance
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist is in Phuket Provincial Prison awaiting conclusion of his trial for drowning his wife in a pool at a resort in Kamala, Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed.
US Embassy reminder: Income affidavits for visas to cease Jan 1
US Embassy reminder: Income affidavits for visas to cease Jan 1
PHUKET: The US Embassy in Bangkok is reminding US citizens that the US Mission in Thailand will cease providing income affidavits and will not notarise previous versions of the income affidavit from Jan 1.
All-night stakeout nets four suspects for illegal guns, drugs
All-night stakeout nets four suspects for illegal guns, drugs
PHUKET: An all-night stakeout of a hut in Baan Nakok, near the Chalong Reservoir, by anti-narcotics officers has landed four suspects in custody on drugs and illegal firearms charges.
Stalled start to Phuket’s ‘Seven Days of Danger’ New Year road-safety campaign
Stalled start to Phuket’s ‘Seven Days of Danger’ New Year road-safety campaign
PHUKET: With only 14 days to go until the annual Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year begins, Phuket officials met yesterday with no progress made since the Governor announced a month ago that a road-safety awareness campaign was to be held in the run-up to the traditional week of carnage on Thailand’s roads.
Thanyapura 360: Launch of a new all-in-one membership & Open House on Dec 15
Thanyapura 360: Launch of a new all-in-one membership & Open House on Dec 15
Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort is launching its new ‘Thanyapura 360 Membership Programme’ designed for individuals residing in Phuket that are truly looking to realise the best version of themselves, regardless of their sporting preferences or athletic abilities. It is also the ideal choice for those that frequently have friends and family visiting, as perks in the new membership include family discounts, day passes, and preferential hotel booking.
Chalerm says regime leaves ‘bad legacies’
Chalerm says regime leaves ‘bad legacies’
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai maverick Chalerm Ubumrung yesterday (Dec 12) did not hold back in his attack against the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), one day after the regime lifted the prohibitions on political activities.
‘Distressed’ elephant photo spurs zoo probe
‘Distressed’ elephant photo spurs zoo probe
SAMUT PRAKAN: Livestock and wildlife protection authorities inspected the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo yesterday (Dec 12) following the release of images showing a grossly underweight elephant being made to perform tricks during a show.
UK PM survives confidence vote over Brexit deal
UK PM survives confidence vote over Brexit deal
UNITED KINGDOM: British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday (Dec 12) survived a confidence vote by her own MPs but lost the support of one third of her colleagues, signalling the battle she still faces to get her Brexit deal through parliament.
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous 2018 raises the bar again
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous 2018 raises the bar again
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous 2018 (KRSR 2018) is being celebrated by industry leaders as the definitive superyacht event in Asia, hailed as an outstanding success both in terms of prominent yachting brands on display and its relaxed and productive business setting.
Spike in Phuket infections spur anti-Chikungunya offensive
Spike in Phuket infections spur anti-Chikungunya offensive
PHUKET: Local health officials are rolling out a campaign to prevent an outbreak of Chikungunya after a spike in the number of infections on the island.
Phuket tourist passenger van driver takes out motorbike on second day of work
Phuket tourist passenger van driver takes out motorbike on second day of work
PHUKET: Two men on a motorbike suffered injuries last night, one seriously, after they collided with a Phuket passenger van whose driver was attempting to go round the Heroines Monument.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Exploding motorbike! Deadly driver confession? Drunk cop’s fatal fight! || Dec. 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Exploding motorbike! Deadly driver confession? Drunk cop’s fatal fight! || Dec. 12
PHUKET XTRA - December 12 Exploding motorbike! |:| Deadly U-turn driver confesses! |:| Toxic chemical found in school veggies |:| Drunk loser cop kills man |:| Thai shot dead in France terror attack! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Man’s body recovered from reservoir
Man’s body recovered from reservoir
PHUKET: Police today confirmed that the body of Pharit Daorueang, 40, has been recovered from the Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn, Thalang. The cause of death has been given as ‘acccidental drowning’.
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep still lead as Shot Bar misfire
Rawai Pool League: Black Sheep still lead as Shot Bar misfire
POOL: Monday night (Dec 10) saw Black Sheep move clear at the top of the Rawai Pool League in a potential title decider with second placed Shot Bar
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Gunman on run after killing three at Strasbourg Christmas market
Gunman on run after killing three at Strasbourg Christmas market
FRANCE: A gunman killed at least three people and wounded a dozen others at the famed Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg last night (Dec 11) before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
Tourists safety, waste issues raised in US Ambassador visit to Phuket
Tourists safety, waste issues raised in US Ambassador visit to Phuket
PHUKET: The US Ambassador to Thailand Peter Haymond was in Phuket yesterday (Dec 11) and conducted a formal visit to Phuket Provincial Hall, where he raised the issues of tourists’ safety and environmental issues, namely waste management.