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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket expat to the rescue! Trees as collateral? Unnamed paedos granted bail! || August 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket expat to the rescue! Trees as collateral? Unnamed paedos granted bail! || August 8
PHUKET XTRA - August 8 Wife acquitted, mother sentenced to death |:| Trees as collateral? |:| Phuket expat rescues boy from sea |:| Bail granted for alleged paedos |:| Five face charges in Phoenix sinking Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Gunman implicates Phuket bar owner in Sattahip murders
Gunman implicates Phuket bar owner in Sattahip murders
PHUKET: The accused gunman in the murder of a two young people at Buddha Mountain has told police that the owner of Pum Pui bar on Patong’s famed Bangla Rd opened fire first, using two pistols, then he followed suit by firing seven shots at the pair.
The Phuket News EPL Prediction comp is back
The Phuket News EPL Prediction comp is back
FOOTBALL: With just over 48 hours to go until kick-off, The Phuket News is proud to announce the return of the EPL Prediction Competition for the 2018/19 season.
More than 70,000 homeless after deadly Lombok quake
More than 70,000 homeless after deadly Lombok quake
INDONESIA: More than 70,000 people have been left homeless in the deadly earthquake that hit Lombok island, forced to sleep in makeshift shelters and lacking food, medicine and clean water, authorities said today (Aug 8).
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
PHUKET: An expat teacher at a Phuket school rescued a 7-year-old boy from surf at Nai Harn Beach on Monday (Aug 6), while the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) issued a notice today (Aug 8) recommending that Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches be closed to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside.
Thai footballers face herculean task in Asian Games
Thai footballers face herculean task in Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: The Thai U23 football team will face an uphill battle in the upcoming Asian Games, officials said yesterday (Aug 7).
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
PHUKET: Infinite Luxury has appointed Somjai Tungkoo as General Manager of Kata Rocks, its award-winning resort in Phuket, Thailand.
Arid and ablaze, Europe battles deadly heat
Arid and ablaze, Europe battles deadly heat
PORTUGAL: Europe’s scorching heatwave has killed nine people in a week in Spain, health authorities said yesterday (Aug 7), as stifling temperatures kindled wildfires in the country and neighbouring Portugal where a ferocious blaze encircled a resort town.
Flood fears subside but risk remains
Flood fears subside but risk remains
PHETCHABURI: Excess water in Phetchaburi’s Kaeng Krachan dam had crossed the spillway as of press time last night but the central municipality was not expected to be flooded due to the province’s comprehensive flood-drainage and management plan.
The 9th Floor wins three top awards
The 9th Floor wins three top awards
The 9th Floor, one of Phuket’s long established fine dining restaurants, has won three top awards in the 2018 World Luxury Restaurant Awards.
Lecturer, probation official among alleged paedophiles
Lecturer, probation official among alleged paedophiles
NATIONWIDE: Eight suspects, including a well-known university lecturer and a probation official, have been arrested for buying online sex services from underage boys, but senior figures asked that their names not be disclosed, said a police commander.
Five face charges for Phoenix, Serenata sinkings, Phuket Police Chief confirms
Five face charges for Phoenix, Serenata sinkings, Phuket Police Chief confirms
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Teeraphol Thipjaroen today confirmed that five people are currently facing criminal charges of negligence for the Phoenix tour boat disaster on July 5 that killed 47 Chinese tourists. The Phoenix capsized and sank off Koh Hei (Coral Island) in a storm squall on July 5 while carrying 89 tourists on board.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plastic waste ban? Phuket boat fire! Hunting a murder suspect! || August 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Plastic waste ban? Phuket boat fire! Hunting a murder suspect! || August 7
PHUKET XTRA - August 7 Plastic waste ban for national parks |:| Shipyard fire in Phuket |:| Murder suspects still on the run |:| Weather alert for Phuket, Andaman Coast |:| Cybersecurity ramp up for banks Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Patong White continue unbeaten run in C&C Marine league
Patong White continue unbeaten run in C&C Marine league
CRICKET: C&C Marine sponsored league action returned to the ACG last Sunday (Aug 5) following a brief respite for the ground while the outfield was given its annual facelift, and a break that also marked the halfway point in the competition for all five teams.
Patong Police Chief debunks Panya surrenders myths, confirms cold cases reopened
Patong Police Chief debunks Panya surrenders myths, confirms cold cases reopened
PHUKET: Patong Police Chief Col Anotai Jindamanee has met the press to debunk rumours that Panya ‘Sia Auan’ Yingdang, the 39-year-old bar owner in Patong wanted for his role in the slaying of Paweena Namuangrak and Anantachai Jaritram in Chonburi on July 29, had been in hiding in Phuket and had now surrendered to police.
‘Mor Nim’ acquitted, mother gets death in shooter murder case
‘Mor Nim’ acquitted, mother gets death in shooter murder case
BANGKOK: The Appeal Court has acquitted Dr Nitiwadee Pucharoenyos of masterminding the murder of her national sports shooter husband five years ago and handed down a death sentence on her mother instead.
Hotel badminton teams raise funds for Phuket school
Hotel badminton teams raise funds for Phuket school
BADMINTON: Over 150 hoteliers from 20 resorts in the Phuket area came together to participate in the Outrigger Charity Badminton Tournament, held last Saturday (Aug 4) at the PK Arena Badminton Club in Thalang, central Phuket.
Phuket murder suspect not arrested, say police
Phuket murder suspect not arrested, say police
PHUKET: The owner of the Pum Pui Bar on Patong’s famed Bagla Rd who is wanted in connection with the murder of two young people at Buddha Mountain in Chonburi on July 29 has not been arrested police have confirmed today (Aug 7).
Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, Mother’s Day brings long weekend
Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, Mother’s Day brings long weekend
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a three-day weekend as the nation celebrates Queen Sirikit’s 86th birthday this Sunday, August 12, which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day.
Prayut gives moral support to Asian Games athletes
Prayut gives moral support to Asian Games athletes
ASIAN GAMES: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told Thai athletes and officials, who will be participating in the upcoming Asian Games, to uphold sportsmanship and strengthen friendship with participants from other countries.