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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hero cop! Bonfire of the Gods! Maya Bay signs of hope! || Oct. 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hero cop! Bonfire of the Gods! Maya Bay signs of hope! || Oct. 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 Rock climber falls, in ICU |:| Reef sharks in Maya Bay! |:| Vegetarian Festival comes to an end |:| Tourist visa fees waived (for some) |:| Cops saves man from burning car! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Four suspects questioned over German tourist attack not attackers, says victim
Four suspects questioned over German tourist attack not attackers, says victim
PHUKET: Chalong Police have confirmed that no action was taken against four suspects who were ‘unofficially’ questioned over the attack of a German tourists in Rawai on Sept 27 as the victim confirmed they were not the attackers after seeing photos of them.
Thailand tourist arrivals still climbing
Thailand tourist arrivals still climbing
BANGKOK: Thailand managed to log a respectable increase in tourist arrivals during the first nine months of the year, despite hefty declines in Chinese visits since July.
Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South expects juniors from around the region
Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South expects juniors from around the region
GOLF: A staunch supporter of the Faldo Series Asia since its inception in 2006, Phuket is, for the third time, hosting the qualifier at Laguna Golf Phuket.
Bonfire of the Gods: Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws to a close
Bonfire of the Gods: Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws to a close
PHUKET: The final major ceremony of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival was held at Saphan Hin last night (Oct 18), with more than 1,000 devotees joining the spectacle.
American tourist in ICU after Krabi rock climbing fall
American tourist in ICU after Krabi rock climbing fall
PHUKET: An American tourist is in a serious condition in a Krabi hospital after falling from a rock face while climbing at Railay Beach on Tuesday (Oct 16).
Visa on arrival fees to be waived
Visa on arrival fees to be waived
BANGKOK: For the next two months all visitors from the 21 nations who need visas on arrival will not have to pay a baht – in hopes the Chinese will return to Thailand in numbers again.
New entry limit causes ticketing chaos
New entry limit causes ticketing chaos
PHUKET: Chaos erupted at the Similan Islands ticket office after the area was re-opened for a limited number of visitors, according to local authorities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brit charged in horror crash! Flashy road-rage? Drugs from anyone? || Oct. 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brit charged in horror crash! Flashy road-rage? Drugs from anyone? || Oct. 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 Brit expat charged in horrific Phuket crash |:| Getting prescription drugs from anyone? |:| Police: No evidence of Koh Tao rape |:| NACC official’s flashy road-rage |:| Another Patong raid Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Patong PEA announces electricity shut-off for tomorrow
Patong PEA announces electricity shut-off for tomorrow
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Oct 17) announced an electricity shut-off for between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Oct 18).
NACC official being investigated over pistol incident
NACC official being investigated over pistol incident
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has launched an inquiry into the actions of an NACC assistant secretary-general seen in an internet video clip aiming a pistol at another driver in the grounds of the government complex in Laksi district, Bangkok, last week.
Best Western to open BW Premier Collection in Phuket
Best Western to open BW Premier Collection in Phuket
PHUKET: Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed a landmark agreement to introduce its BW Premier Collection by Best Western soft brand to Phuket.
Brit expat charged for horrific Phuket accident
Brit expat charged for horrific Phuket accident
PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Oct 17) that British expat Paul John Mercer has been charged with reckless driving causing death.
Black Sheep crush Mango to set up three way race for RPL
Black Sheep crush Mango to set up three way race for RPL
POOL: Monday night marked the midway point in the 14th season of the Rawai Pool League with all teams now having played each other once.
Patong raid nets more than 4,000 items of fake-brand clothing
Patong raid nets more than 4,000 items of fake-brand clothing
PHUKET: Police from the Royal Thai Police Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD).and officials from Department of Intellectual Property yesterday (Oct 16) arrested two men at the popular OTOP market in Patong and seized more than 4,000 fake brand-name products.
Suvarnabhumi’s new terminal designer set to sue
Suvarnabhumi’s new terminal designer set to sue
BANGKOK: Renowned architect Duangrit Bunnag, who won the bid to design Suvarnabhumi airport’s new passenger terminal, will file defamation suits against the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) and two media companies, he has said.
No evidence to back claim of Koh Tao rape, say police
No evidence to back claim of Koh Tao rape, say police
SURAT THANI: Police investigators have concluded there is insufficient evidence to substantiate a young British woman’s claim in UK media that she was raped on Koh Tao in Surat Thani in June. National police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said yesterday (Oct 16) that the young woman had been questioned recently by investigators and she was unable to give details of the rapist or the crime scene.
Phuket pharmacists up in arms over Drugs Act
Phuket pharmacists up in arms over Drugs Act
PHUKET: Local pharmacists gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall today (Oct 16) to submit a formal request for the government to revise the provisions in a bill being drafted to update and amend the Drugs Act 1967.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B20 Mn fighting cock! Similans quota to stay? Fatal plunge! || Oct. 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B20 Mn fighting cock! Similans quota to stay? Fatal plunge! || Oct. 16
PHUKET XTRA - October 16 Fatal plunge at Phuket waterfall |:| Over 1,000 foreigners arrested in Phuket |:| Owner rejects B20Mn for fighting cock |:| Wild boars meet Zlatan |:| Similans quota to stay Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
All eyes on Caddy Shack, Natalie Bar as PPL heads to final week
All eyes on Caddy Shack, Natalie Bar as PPL heads to final week
POOL: First placed Caddy Shack and second placed Natalie Bar are set to battle it out for the title of Patong Pool League (PPL) champions in the final week of action set to take place on Thursday (Oct 18.