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London looks for answers as murder rate soars
London looks for answers as murder rate soars
UNITED KINGDOM: Another deadly night in London is putting pressure on political leaders, as a surge in violence on the streets of the British capital pushes its murder rate higher than New York’s.
Rarely seen turtle eggs saved from beach
Rarely seen turtle eggs saved from beach
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Officials and marine animal researchers at Sam Roi Yot National Park relocated 79 turtle eggs found on a public beach in Sam Roi Yot district to a safer place yesterday (Apr 3).
PM ponders Doi Suthep complaints
PM ponders Doi Suthep complaints
CHIANG MAI: The government has stepped in to find ways to end the dispute over a controversial project to construct a new office and housing for judicial employees at the foot of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai province.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Try not to drown! Can airport handle capacity? Preaching bus safety! || April 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Try not to drown! Can airport handle capacity? Preaching bus safety! || April 3
PHUKET XTRA - April 3 (Some) lifeguards are back? Hundreds queue at airport, GM says 'Everything's fine'! Patong police transferred because.... || Police in Krabi investigate Rohingya boat! Bus safety checks for Songkran? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket’s ‘Non The Voice’ singer postpones military draft draw – again
Phuket’s ‘Non The Voice’ singer postpones military draft draw – again
PHUKET: Phuket-born heartthrob Thanon Jamroen, also known as “Non The Voice” for winning the first season of the popular national TV singing contest The Voice in 2012 at just 16 years of age, has again postponed his national military service.
Details of Patong Songkran festivities announced
Details of Patong Songkran festivities announced
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup today (Apr 3) announced details for this year’s Songkran celebrations in Patong which will be held at Bangla Park on Apr 11-13.
 
Amazing 1 bedroom house in great area
Amazing 1 bedroom house in great area
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Phuket’s ‘Smart Bus’ service rolls into action
Phuket’s ‘Smart Bus’ service rolls into action
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus started rolling from Phuket International Airport on Sunday (April 1), marking the end of the service’s extended trial period and becoming the first public bus service in action along the island’s west coast.
Boat carrying Rohingya arrives in Malaysia: official
Boat carrying Rohingya arrives in Malaysia: official
MALAYSIA: A boat carrying dozens of Rohingya from Myanmar arrived in Malaysia today (Apr 3) and the members of the stateless Muslim minority will be allowed to enter the country, authorities said.
Phuket launches Pracharat Market at historical park
Phuket launches Pracharat Market at historical park
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong officially declared the Pracharat Market at the Phuket Historical Park in Thalang open over the weekend, marking the beginning or a new era for the renowned site of the annual Heroines Festival each year.
IHG to launch new resort off Phuket
IHG to launch new resort off Phuket
PHUKET: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a signing agreement with Soraya Development Co Ltd to develop the InterContinental Yao Yai Resort, on Koh Yao Yai Island east of Phuket.
Ya bah, ya ice worth B1.7bn seized in Chiang Rai
Ya bah, ya ice worth B1.7bn seized in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI: A cargo of 9.4 million methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 788 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) was found on the back of pickup truck after the driver abandoned it and fled near the Mekong River in Wiang Kaen district late yesterday night (Apr 2).
Songkran Pool Party
Songkran Pool Party
On 13th April 2018, Its Songkran’s day, so let\'s get wet ‘n’ wild at our fantastic pool party. Experience the fresh seafood on the ice including oysters, prawns, and New Zealand Mussel. Follow by the sumptuous grilled meats, seafood and much more. Complete the delightful meal at the dessert stations serving both Thai and international favorites. The party atmosphere is enhanced with Live Band and Live DJ. Price at THB 1,500++ per person at 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm. Special promotions: Come 3 Pay 2! Reserve your seat at fb@crowneplazaphuket.com or call 076 302 900.
Phuket executives encouraged to reiterate importance of road safety to staff
Phuket executives encouraged to reiterate importance of road safety to staff
PHUKET: A road safety event was held yesterday where employers and executives from across the island were encouraged to reiterate the importance of road safety issues to their staff members in an attempt to reduce the number of road traffic accidents on the island.
Phuket’s new ‘lifeguards’ late, to go on show
Phuket’s new ‘lifeguards’ late, to go on show
PHUKET: The unfolding saga of simply getting qualified lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches passed another embarrassing milestone on Sunday (April 1), with The Phuket News having to independently confirm that lifeguards hired under a new contract with Bangkok-based consultancy LP Laikhum Co Ltd actually turned up for work over the weekend as ordered by the Phuket Governor last month.
Happy Songkran Festival
Happy Songkran Festival
Festive Thai New Year celebrations by the beach. Celebrate Songkran in style with an evening full of entertainment and epicurean experiences. From pre-dinner cocktails to a Thai inspired Seafood Barbecue Buffet, revel in the fire and flair of live cooking stations, featuring an unrivaled bounty, brimming with the Andaman\\\'s freshest fish and seafood and even a whole sucking pig. With myriad mouthwatering food options as well as a live DJ, traditional Thai performances and fire dance, this new year will surely be one of remember.
Songkran Thai Dinner Buffet
Songkran Thai Dinner Buffet
Celebrate the magic of Songkran. Thailand's New Year, with our tempting Thai dinner buffet at The Andaman Kitchen. This fantastic festive feast includes well-known dishes from all four corners of Thailand! The evening will be accompanied by traditional Thai performances and Serng Pong-Lang dance.
Top of the Gulf Regatta to increase accessibility to sailing
Top of the Gulf Regatta to increase accessibility to sailing
SAILING: Organisers of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina have been promoting sailing in the Gulf of Thailand for 13 years and as the award-winning regatta enters its 14th edition, held Apr 27 to May 1 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, organisers are looking to make the sport more accessible with a demonstration of the all-new S\V14 – a boat designed especially for people with disabilities and built in Thailand.
Winnie Mandela, activist ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, dies
Winnie Mandela, activist ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, dies
SOUTH AFRICA: Winnie Mandela, the former wife of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, died yesterday (Apr 2) aged 81, triggering an outpouring of tributes to one of the country’s defining and most divisive figures.
Fishing sector ‘shipshape’ ahead of EU scrutiny
Fishing sector ‘shipshape’ ahead of EU scrutiny
BANGKOK: In a bid to get the European Union’s yellow card lifted from the lucrative fishery sector, Thai authorities have completed the registration of migrant workers ahead of a visit by an EU inspection team.