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Driver suffers electric shock after Phuket tour bus crash
Driver suffers electric shock after Phuket tour bus crash
PHUKET: The driver of a Phuket tour bus suffered an electric shock yesterday when he grabbed hold of an electricity cable hanging from a pole he had just crashed into.
Dua Lipa: Dark-pop delight
Dua Lipa: Dark-pop delight
London has always been a fertile ground for female popstrels. In recent years we’ve seen Amy Winehouse, Adele and Rita Ora rise up, crack America and then take on the world. And after Monday night’s show at GMM Live House in CentralWorld, Bangkok, it looks like Dua Lipa has a firm grasp on England’s Queen of Pop crown.
Angsana held high for HR
Angsana held high for HR
PHUKET: The Angsana Laguna Phuket in Cherng Talay, on Phuket’s west coast, has been recognised with a national award commending the resort for its excellence in human resources practices.
Speculative condo promotions come under scrutiny
Speculative condo promotions come under scrutiny
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand will hold a consultation to discuss the ‘search-for-yield’ behaviour prevalent in the property sector with relevant parties because it could lead to higher risk of default in mortgage loans.
NLA says pot and kratom bill ‘likely to be passed’
NLA says pot and kratom bill ‘likely to be passed’
BANGKOK: A bill that would allow two narcotic plants, marijuana and kratom (Mitragyna speciose), to be grown for medical research purposes has been submitted to the Secretariat of the Senate, Somchai Sawaengkan, a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), said yesterday (Sept 28).
Phuket beach drowning deaths double in wake of lifeguard contract failure
Phuket beach drowning deaths double in wake of lifeguard contract failure
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong will conclude his term as Governor of Phuket tomorrow (Sept 30), leaving behind a legacy of lifeguard protection failure at the island’s popular tourism beaches.
Scores killed in Indonesia quake-tsunami
Scores killed in Indonesia quake-tsunami
INDONESIA: Scores of people were killed when a powerful quake and tsunami struck central Indonesia, an AFP photographer at the scene said today (Sept 29), as rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region.
Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful quake
Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful quake
INDONESIA: A powerful earthquake hit central Indonesia on Friday (Sept 28), causing a tsunami that slammed into a city on Sulawesi island with officials saying the tremor had levelled “many” buildings.
Police bust Phuket toy car drug gang
Police bust Phuket toy car drug gang
PHUKET: Police have arrested three suspects, including a Thai-British man, who were found with 39,820 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills hidden in toy remote-controlled cars that were delivered to Phuket from Bangkok by a private parcel delivery service.
Birds fly out for AFL final
Birds fly out for AFL final
AFL: Australia’s sports mad public are gearing up for tomorrow when nearly 100,000 will be in attendance at the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known simply as ‘The G’.
Australian man shoots self in head at Phuket shooting range
Australian man shoots self in head at Phuket shooting range
PHUKET: A 24-year-old Australian man shot himself in the head at a shooting range in northern Phuket today (Sept 28).
42nd Ryder Cup tees off
42nd Ryder Cup tees off
GOLF: Over the next three days, golfers from team America and team Europe will play match play in three different golfing formats. The first two days being in the morning foursomes (alternate shots) while in the afternoon four ball better ball.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lit own house on fire? Graphic cigarettes! Phuket in Top 10! || Sept. 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lit own house on fire? Graphic cigarettes! Phuket in Top 10! || Sept. 28
PHUKET XTRA - September 28 Expat sets own house on fire? |:| Phuket in top 10 money list |:| Prisoners get their cash |:| Tobacco industry gets smacked-down |:| Coming soon: Biggest arena in Thailand! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Checkpoint snares two more drug smugglers
Phuket Checkpoint snares two more drug smugglers
PHUKET: Police arrested two men at the Phuket Checkpoint yesterday morning (Sept 27) as they attempt to smuggle onto the island 1,952 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills.
Fearless Vettel prepares for final title assault
Fearless Vettel prepares for final title assault
FORMULA ONE: If Sebastian Vettel still dreams of securing the 2018 Formula One championship, his fightback against runaway title leader Lewis Hamilton must start at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
‘Big Joke’ tipped to be immigration chief
‘Big Joke’ tipped to be immigration chief
BANGKOK: Deputy Tourist Police chief Surachate ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn is tipped to become the new Immigration Bureau commissioner in the upcoming annual police reshuffle.
It’s not that bad! Science, tourism clash on Great Barrier Reef
It’s not that bad! Science, tourism clash on Great Barrier Reef
AUSTRALIA: A row is raging over Australia’s warming-damaged Great Barrier Reef, with firms worried that scientists’ apocalyptic warnings are scaring visitors out of the water.
Former actress ’Amy’ ordained as nun in wake of drug trial
Former actress ’Amy’ ordained as nun in wake of drug trial
BANGKOK: Former actress and Miss Teen Thailand Amelia ‘Amy’ Jacobs, from Phuket, was ordained as a nun in Prachin Buri province yesterday (Sept 27) after being released from prison last month following sentencing in a court case for drug abuse.
RARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
RARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
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Land rental extended for Club Med Phuket
Land rental extended for Club Med Phuket
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) council members have agreed to extend the rental agreement on land it rents to Club Med (Holiday Villages Thailand Limited) for a further 15 years and at a cost of B45 million per year.