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Woman safe after pinned under cab in 7-Eleven delivery truck flip
Woman safe after pinned under cab in 7-Eleven delivery truck flip
PHUKET: The girlfriend of a truck driver who was riding shotgun in a 7-Eleven delivery truck has suffered serious injuries to her left arm after she was pinned under the cab of the truck when it flipped onto its side on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Nov 13).
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
BANGKOK: The telecom regulator is urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to clarify whether radio-frequency electromagnetic fields emitted by telecom base stations have any effect on public health.
Myanmar man, 56, claims self-defence after fatally stabbing shackmate
Myanmar man, 56, claims self-defence after fatally stabbing shackmate
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man after he confessed to fatally stabbing his housemate in Phuket Town last night (Nov 12) in what he claims was self-defence.
Thanyapura’s Colour Fun Run – The Happiest Run on Phuket!
Thanyapura’s Colour Fun Run – The Happiest Run on Phuket!
More than 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities came out last Saturday evening (Nov 10) to enjoy the annual Colour Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort. The event, as always, was popular with tourists and families residing in Phuket.
Only days to go until ACST 50th Anniversary Tournament
Only days to go until ACST 50th Anniversary Tournament
CRICKET: The Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST) celebrate their 50th Anniversary Tournament with the fun starting from Thursday (Nov 15) as the competing teams assemble in Northern Thailand.
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
UNITED KINGDOM: Amnesty International yesterday (Nov 12) stripped Aung SanSuu Kyi of its highest honour over the de facto Myanmar leader’s “indifference’ to the atrocities committed by the military against Rohingya Muslims.
NACC stands firm on asset rule
NACC stands firm on asset rule
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has refused to back down on a new rule that requires mandatory asset declaration by university council chairpersons and members, but said it is likely to postpone its enforcement.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop son arrests dad’s killer! Alleged rapist arrested! Hero diver statue almost ready! || Nov. 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop son arrests dad’s killer! Alleged rapist arrested! Hero diver statue almost ready! || Nov. 12
PHUKET XTRA - November 12 Cop son arrests father’s killer 20 years on |:| Chalong drug dealer picked up |:| Alleged rapist arrested in Rawai |:| PM can’t campaign to be PM |:| Statue of hero cave diver almost ready Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong
Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Nov 12) announced a two scheduled power outages that will affect main areas in Patong between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Nov 13).
British Embassy and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction
British Embassy and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction
BANGKOK: The Child Safeguarding in Thailand conference launched at the Sivatel Bangkok Hotel today (Nov 12). The conference will be held over two days with the aims of enhancing the understanding of how UK and Thai officials can support each other to safeguard British children in Thailand.
Finances blamed for Phuket DJ suicide
Finances blamed for Phuket DJ suicide
PHUKET: Stress over family finances is being held as the key reason for an unemployed 33-year-old DJ taking his own life in a residential estate in central Phuket early this morning (Nov 12).
The Lounge Rawai - Suckling Pig
The Lounge Rawai - Suckling Pig
Our new restaurant with fantastic decor is open in Rawai. We open from 8am every morning, through to Midnight. Serving breakfast, lunch and evening meal. You can check out the website for the menu and pictures www.property-lounge.com Lunch from 99bht Pool tables, and live sports Lots of parking Wednesday this week (14th Nov), we have the suckling pig which is extremely popular ( also 28th Nov and 12th Ded ). One Baguette, lots of salads and all the trimmings 240B. Hope to see you there this week.
Wildlife officials arrest slow loris tout at Bang Tao Beach
Wildlife officials arrest slow loris tout at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: Wildlife officials with local police arrested a man at Bang Tao Beach yesterday (Nov 11) for using a slow loris to lure tourists to pay to have their photo taken the nocturnal animal.
Big guns primed for Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South
Big guns primed for Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South
GOLF: Friendship will take a back seat when British International School, Phuket (BISP) students Mark Vanchai Luangnitikul and Napat ’Toy’ Paramacharoenroj face-off in the third edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South.
Merceses wins constructors’ title in Brazil with lucky Hamilton victory
Merceses wins constructors’ title in Brazil with lucky Hamilton victory
FORMULA ONE: A lucky Lewis Hamilton victory in Brazil has helped Mercedes to its fifth consecutive constructors’ championship after Max Verstappen was spun out of the lead by a lapped car.
Living in Phuket 2018
Living in Phuket 2018
UFE Phuket, Trocadelyo Group and Bangkok Hospital are organising the third ‘Living in Phuket’ exhibition on Saturday December 1.
Nations unite in fight against drugs
Nations unite in fight against drugs
NATIONWIDE: Heightened cooperation between six countries as part of the anti-drug Safe Mekong initiative has contributed to the interception of large drug hauls entering Thailand from neighbouring countries, Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) secretary-general Niyom Termsrisuk has revealed.
Headless turtle found behind Phuket Town dump site
Headless turtle found behind Phuket Town dump site
PHUKET: Experts at the Endangered Species Unit of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) are hoping to learn more about a turtle that was found headless behind the Phuket Solid Waste Incineration Plant at Saphan Hin last night (Nov 11).
Blood is thicker than water: Rookie investigator arrests the man who murdered his father
Blood is thicker than water: Rookie investigator arrests the man who murdered his father
BANGKOK: The year 1998 was annus horribilis for a family in Chumphon province. On the night of Dec 5, Prasit Sae-ue, the sole breadwinner of the family was killed while his wife was pregnant with their son.
Smart visa conditions revised for experts
Smart visa conditions revised for experts
BANGKOK: The Board of Investment (BoI) is ready to announce new conditions and incentives for the smart visa for overseas experts in an attempt to transfer technology and know-how to the country’s industrial sector and encourage foreign startups to move to Thailand.