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Six Malaysian rescue divers drown in bid to save boy
Six Malaysian rescue divers drown in bid to save boy
MALAYSIA: Six Malaysian rescue divers drowned in a freak accident while searching for a boy who had gone missing in a pool at an abandoned tin mine, emergency officials said today(Oct 4).
One tsunami-warning buoy not functioning, towers functional but some faulty
One tsunami-warning buoy not functioning, towers functional but some faulty
PHUKET: The National Disaster Warning Centre (NDWC) in Bangkok has confirmed to The Phuket News that the tsunami-warning buoy located nearest to Phuket island has not been functional for the past six months, but that it is to be replaced next month.
Phuket pickup driver injured when vehicle rear-ends ice truck
Phuket pickup driver injured when vehicle rear-ends ice truck
PHUKET: The driver of a pickup truck was injured this morning when he rear-ended his vehicle into an ice truck parked at the side of Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang.
Unidentified man drowns in Phuket pond
Unidentified man drowns in Phuket pond
PHUKET: An unidentified man, who police currently believe is a Myanmar national, drowned in a pond in Koh Kaew yesterday evening.
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools to host its first futsal league at BISP
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools to host its first futsal league at BISP
FUTSAL: Cruzeiro Soccer Schools, with its roots and coaches from Brazil, are set to host a Saturday Futsal League from October 27 to December 1 2018 at British International School, Phuket.
Up to 1.7mn Russian tourists expected to visit Thailand in 2018
Up to 1.7mn Russian tourists expected to visit Thailand in 2018
TOURISM: Both the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Russia’s Ambassador to Thailand Kirill Barsky expect twelve-month tourist arrivals from Russia to come within touching distance of their all-time high.
Phuket Police hunt alleged attempted rapist
Phuket Police hunt alleged attempted rapist
PHUKET: Police are hunting for a man who allegedly attempted to rape two women after they returned to their rented room after hanging out at apartment in Phuket Town last Sunday (Sept 30).
Girl, 13, lured into Pattaya sex trade
Girl, 13, lured into Pattaya sex trade
CHONBURI: A young female suspect has been nabbed by police after she allegedly procured a 13-year-old girl to have sex with an elderly Japanese man in Pattaya.
China ‘okay’ about fracas at airport
China ‘okay’ about fracas at airport
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied the Chinese government has issued a warning to its citizens against visiting Thailand following an airport security guard’s alleged assault on a Chinese tourist.
Patong Mayor holds emergency meeting over floods, landslides
Patong Mayor holds emergency meeting over floods, landslides
PHUKET: The Mayor of Patong today held an emergency meeting with relevant local government officials over yesterday’s flooding and landslides in Patong and Kamala.
Phuket sees 50% drop in Chinese tour groups arrivals
Phuket sees 50% drop in Chinese tour groups arrivals
PHUKET: The number of Chinese tour groups arriving in Phuket is down by half over safety worries and serious efforts are needed to restore confidence and bring them back, the Phuket Tourism Association has warned.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Riled up over Maya Bay? Chinese arrival down 50%! New top cop! || Oct. 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Riled up over Maya Bay? Chinese arrival down 50%! New top cop! || Oct. 3
PHUKET XTRA - October 3 Tour firms riled up over Maya Bay |:| Chinese arrivals down by 50% |:| Election 2019 |:| New Phuket police commander |:| South Korea makes it easy for Thais to leave Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
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KHABIB vs MCGREGOR @ Irish Times Phuket
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Black Sheep go three points clear in RPL
Black Sheep go three points clear in RPL
POOL: The Rawai Pool League, sponsored by Thailand Pool tables, entered its ninth week of the season on Monday (Oct 1), with the weeks big game in Division A being Black Sheep against a strong Pita Bar side.
New Provincial Police commander arrives in Phuket
New Provincial Police commander arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: The new Phuket Provincial Police commander arrived in Phuket yesterday officially starting his duties at the Phuket Provincial Police Station in the afternoon.
Thalang PEA announces electricity shut-off for Thepkrasattri Rd
Thalang PEA announces electricity shut-off for Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Oct 3) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Friday (Oct 5) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Thanyapura Colour Fun Run set for November return
Thanyapura Colour Fun Run set for November return
FUN RUN: Gather up your friends or gear up solo for the vibrant Thanyapura Colour Fun Run, which is set to return from 4pm-8pm on November 10 at the Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Indonesia clamps down on looting as quake-tsunami toll tops 1,200
Indonesia clamps down on looting as quake-tsunami toll tops 1,200
INDONESIA: More than 1,200 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Sulawesi, Indonesia said Tuesday, as police pledged to clamp down on looting by survivors taking advantage of the chaos.
Government attempts to woo back wary China travellers
Government attempts to woo back wary China travellers
BANGKOK: The government is stepping up efforts to woo back Chinese tourists following a series of recent negative incidents.
Tour firms up in arms over Maya Bay closure
Tour firms up in arms over Maya Bay closure
PHUKET: The indefinite closure of Maya Bay, which was confirmed to The Phuket News yesterday (Oct 2), has drawn immediate protests from tour operators according to the Bangkok Post.