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Third Naval Area Command holds maritime enforcement security training
Third Naval Area Command holds maritime enforcement security training
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based on Cape Panwa in Phuket, yesterday began a five-day training exercise specifically aimed at dealing with suspect vessels found along the Andaman coast.
Alibaba move to redefine Thai-Chinese trade
Alibaba move to redefine Thai-Chinese trade
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group CoFounder and Executive Chairman of the Chinese Digital Conglomerate, Jack Ma this week signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) outlining a plan to invest B11 billion (US$350.3 million) in Thailand aimed primarily at helping farm exports to China – and that figure could grow to B93bn
TAT’s new tourist scan: National tourism body rolls out QR codes for travellers
TAT’s new tourist scan: National tourism body rolls out QR codes for travellers
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Enjoy Local” campaign, offering QR code payment for tourists purchasing products and services at over 6,000 locations across the country.
Dengue danger: Phuket hits highest infection rate in the country
Dengue danger: Phuket hits highest infection rate in the country
PHUKET: Concerns are high for the rising number of people in Phuket contracting dengue following a Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) report issued last week confirming that Phuket has the highest per capita infection rate in the country.
Hat Yai dorm owner held in rape of student
Hat Yai dorm owner held in rape of student
SONGKHLA: A dormitory owner accused of raping a high-school student on the property was arrested yesterday (Apr 20) after police tracked his mobile phone.
Songkran push brings tourism boost
Songkran push brings tourism boost
BANGKOK: A recorded 506,136 foreigners visited Thailand during the Songkran holidays, generating B24.65 billion in tourism revenue, up 6.2% and 16% respectively from the year-earlier period, reports the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS).
Phuket Governor opens fire over pollution
Phuket Governor opens fire over pollution
PHUKET: Phuket Governor has blasted officials for the state of pollution in Phuket and ordered uniformed officers to take action to remedy situation, from untreated wastewater being dumped into public waterways to litter-blocked drains causing roads to flood.
Phuket drugs haul smuggled in electrical appliances, delivered by public bus
Phuket drugs haul smuggled in electrical appliances, delivered by public bus
PHUKET: A drugs bust in Kathu this week uncovered a small network that smuggled more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills onto the island by hiding them in electrical appliances and having them delivered to Phuket by public bus.
Vipassana meditation: Experience reality as it truly is
Vipassana meditation: Experience reality as it truly is
Today I would like to introduce you to Vipassana meditation (or Buddhist insight meditation) in the tradition of Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo, which I discovered for myself a few months ago. In the past, I had not been great at meditation and the techniques that I tried before had not really captured or convinced me. However, since practising Vipassana, I meditate daily for some hours at home – doing both sitting and walking meditation.
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
BANGKOK: The Probation Department yesterday (April 19) defended its decision to visit the home of Somchai Khunpleum instead of requiring him to report regularly to probation authorities following his early release from prison only a few years after being sentenced for ordering a contract killing on a politician.
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
BANGKOK: Two Myanmar men were yesterday (April 19) handed down six-year prison sentences for the brutal murder of a 19-year-old female student who was stabbed to death in Ranong three years ago.
Phuket Airport to close runway, taxiway for maintenance
Phuket Airport to close runway, taxiway for maintenance
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will close its runway and one taxiway for more than six hours each day for 12 days so that cleaning and maintenance can be carried out.
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group has promised to produce results of mutual benefit from its investment in Thailand by the end of next year, and to help poor farmers, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said after meeting with executive chairman Jack Ma today (April 19).
6.7% of those reporting for draft are drug users
6.7% of those reporting for draft are drug users
NATIONWIDE: More than 12,200 young men reporting for military conscription this year have tested positive for use of illicit drugs so far, with Kalasin having the highest number and many more results still to come.
Female drug dealer arrested in Phuket with over 4,000 ya bah pills, 100g of ya ice
Female drug dealer arrested in Phuket with over 4,000 ya bah pills, 100g of ya ice
PHUKET: Thalang police yesterday (Apr 18) arrested female drug dealer when she was found in possession of more than 4,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 100 grams of crystal meth (ya ice).
Marina planned for Samui
Marina planned for Samui
KOH SAMUI: Samui is attracting the attention of investors interested in building the island’s first marina, according to a report by Asia Pacific Superyachts.
Man arrested for stealing ex-boss’s ATM card, withdrawing B6.52mn
Man arrested for stealing ex-boss’s ATM card, withdrawing B6.52mn
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole his ex-boss’s ATM card and somehow used it 248 times to withdraw more B6.5 million for himself.
Phuket police arrest Songkran paint-splasher
Phuket police arrest Songkran paint-splasher
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed that Sakoo Police have arrested a man who was alleged to have splashed paint on numerous cars during the Songkran festivities at Nai Yang Beach last Friday (April 13).
Man admits to Phuket mobile phone shop burglary, second man on the run
Man admits to Phuket mobile phone shop burglary, second man on the run
PHUKET: A man arrested on Tuesday (April 17) in connection with the theft of 70 mobile phones from a phone shop in Rassada last Tuesday has confessed to police that he was one of two men who committed the robbery.
End of era in Cuba as Castro hands torch to Diaz-Canel
End of era in Cuba as Castro hands torch to Diaz-Canel
CUBA: Cuba is poised for the end of an era today (Apr 19) as President Raul Castro steps down, formally handing power to his long-time deputy Miguel Diaz-Canel – and thereby ending his family’s six-decade grip on the island.