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Thunderstorm warning as Phuket beach surf danger remains
Thunderstorm warning as Phuket beach surf danger remains
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a thunderstorm warning with waves along the Andaman coast reaching over three metres tall and winds gusting 20km/h-40km/h in thunderstorm areas for at least the next 24 hours.
Reach of the ancient empire. Were the Greeks or Romans in Phuket or the Peninsula?
Reach of the ancient empire. Were the Greeks or Romans in Phuket or the Peninsula?
“The beautiful vessels, the masterpieces of the Greeks, stir white foam on the Periyar River … arriving with gold and departing with pepper.”
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
BANGKOK: Activists and regional development experts yesterday (Aug 9) demanded the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) to take responsibility for all damages caused by the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam, which collapsed in Laos on July 25.
Actor arrested for alleged B797mn bitcoin investment fraud
Actor arrested for alleged B797mn bitcoin investment fraud
BANGKOK: Police arrested actor Jiratpisit ‘Boom’ Jaravijit, 27, in Chatuchak district on Wednesday (Aug 8) for alleged money-laundering following a complaint that he fraudulently lured a foreigner into investing B797 million in digital currency.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby dies after beating! Ex-monk gets 114 years! Stranded tourists? |:| August 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby dies after beating! Ex-monk gets 114 years! Stranded tourists? |:| August 9
PHUKET XTRA - August 9 Baby dead after broom beating? |:| Disgraced monk gets 114 years! |:| Phuket ranked #2 Best Beach in World |:| Navy rescues 161 stranded tourists |:| Cave kids, coach granted citizenship Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket tourism vans, buses from ‘out of town’ ordered to undergo safety inspections
Phuket tourism vans, buses from ‘out of town’ ordered to undergo safety inspections
PHUKET: The Phuket Land of Transport Office (PLTO) has ordered all transportation and tourism business owners who operate vehicles that are registered in other provinces but operate in Phuket to bring their vehicles in for roadworthy inspections.
‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon back for 4th edition
‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon back for 4th edition
PHUKET: It was announced earlier this week that the Accor Hotels ‘Heartbreak Hill’ mini-marathon will return for its 4th edition in September.
Court sentences disgraced ‘jet-setting monk’ to 114 years
Court sentences disgraced ‘jet-setting monk’ to 114 years
BANGKOK: A Thai court sentenced a disgraced former monk to 114 years in prison today (Aug 9), a court official said, more than a year after he was extradited from the United States.
Strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock jolts Lombok
Strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock jolts Lombok
INDONESIA: A strong aftershock struck Indonesia’s Lombok today (Aug 9), causing panic among evacuees sheltering after a devastating earthquake killed more than 160 on the holiday island four days earlier.
Phuket police probe death of baby, struck with broom by stepfather
Phuket police probe death of baby, struck with broom by stepfather
PHUKET: Police are questioning a stepfather who struck a 21-month-old* baby with a broom for playing with his poo. The baby, covered in bruises, died at Thalang Hospital early this morning (Aug 9).
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
PHUKET: Despite the break in the wind and rain today (Aug 9), the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has repeated its call to close Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside - as the surf remains just as dangerous as it has been throughout this week.
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Despite patches of blue sky breaking through the clouds this morning, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 20th consecutive ‘Strong Wind Wave in South and Heavy Rain in upper Thailand’ weather warning.
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
PHUKET: A Navy vessel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent to Koh Racha yesterday after it was reported that almost 200 tourists were stranded on the island due to poor weather conditions.
Kroenke on the brink of full Arsenal takeover
Kroenke on the brink of full Arsenal takeover
FOOTBALL: Stan Kroenke moved to the brink of a full takeover of Arsenal on Tuesday(Aug 7) after minority shareholder Alisher Usmanov accepted an offer worth £550 million (B23.749 billion) for his stake.
Stateless footballers rescued from Thai cave granted citizenship
Stateless footballers rescued from Thai cave granted citizenship
CHIANG RAI: Thailand yesterday (Aug 8) granted citizenship to stateless members of the football team rescued from a cave last month in a saga which gripped the world.
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous
December marks the commencement of another spectacular season of yachting in Phuket, starting with the King’s Cup Regatta and culminating with the third annual Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous 2018 (KRSR). From 6 to 9 December, the KRSR draws on the glitziest guest list, an impressive social programme, along with some of the most remarkable superyachts on display in Asia.
Latest NLA push ‘could delay poll’
Latest NLA push ‘could delay poll’
BANGKOK: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is considering asking the outgoing Election Commission (EC) to delay appointing poll inspectors and let the new commissioners who are pending royal endorsement take over the selection process.
Dusit Zoo to close for good at the end of this month
Dusit Zoo to close for good at the end of this month
BANGKOK: The end is nigh for Bangkok’s famous Dusit Zoo, which will close its gates for good at the end of this month and begin the slow move to its new home in Pathum Thani.
Phuket raids net eight drugs suspects, guns and meth in one day
Phuket raids net eight drugs suspects, guns and meth in one day
PHUKET: A series of raids led by agents of the Narcotics Control Board yesterday (Aug 7) netted eight suspects and six handguns.