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Motorcyclist now charged with killing old scavenger
Motorcyclist now charged with killing old scavenger
BANGKOK: A charge of physical assault causing death is being brought against a young motorcyclist seen on video attacking an elderly scavenger in Bangkok, after the old man died in hospital yesterday night (Mar 29).
Phuket Bike Week 2018
Phuket Bike Week 2018
PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2018 “WORLD Ride Together”, the legendary event in Asia, will celebrate the 24th anniversary on April 11-21, 2018. The excitement will take place in Patong Beach on April 11-14 and in Phuket Boat Lagoon on April 20-21. The event highlights include Motorcycle Exhibition & Grand Dinner, Miss Phuket Bike Week Competition, Custom Bike & Tattoo Contest, Bike Parades “Ride for Peace”, “Green Road” Prevent Global Warming, Music Festival & Party, Bike Accessories and Apparels.
Drug protection, suppression activities expanded to Phuket villages
Drug protection, suppression activities expanded to Phuket villages
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok held a meeting yesterday on drug protection and suppression where he stated that the island’s local villages and communities need to be educated and included in drug use prevention projects.
Phuket Prison ‘all white’ as search fails to find drugs
Phuket Prison ‘all white’ as search fails to find drugs
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Prison has once again been declared a “white” prison after a search yesterday evening (Mar 29) failed to uncover any drugs.
Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018
Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018
Get your grub and groove on at Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival 2018, 27-29 April at Laguna Grove. Gate opens from 4pm. Entry is free to a wide range of food booths selling international and Peranakan cuisine from top restaurants, authentic Phuket fare by Tourism Communities, dining garden and picnic area with culinary shows and musical performances that showcase the best of both worlds. Tickets available for Charity Concert of the Night. More info at www.lagunaphuket.com/foodandmusicfestival or 076.362.300
Opinion: Hiding in plain sight
Opinion: Hiding in plain sight
The Phuket News presents a reader’s opinion on the state of the illegible licence plates on vehicles across the island, but mostly carried on taxis, vans and buses carrying tourists to and from their hotels, the airport and tourist attractions around the island.
Man City bearing down on title as Premier League returns
Man City bearing down on title as Premier League returns
FOOTBALL: The Premier League roars back into action this weekend for the season’s home straight after a two-week hiatus for the final international break of the campaign.
Police chief annoyed by sergeant’s air-con complaint
Police chief annoyed by sergeant’s air-con complaint
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda is apparently unhappy with a sergeant’s move to file a complaint with an anti-corruption body after his money was used to buy a new air-conditioner at his police station.
Prawit watch probe: ‘More time needed’
Prawit watch probe: ‘More time needed’
BANGKOK: Gen Prawit Wongsuwon borrowed 22 luxury watches from a friend, who is now dead, not 25 as reported by media, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Bus crash, fire kills 21 migrant workers
Bus crash, fire kills 21 migrant workers
TAK: A bus loaded with Myanmar workers crashed and burned in Tak province this morning (Mar 30), killing 21 passengers.
Registration now open for inaugural 'Angsana Laguna Phuket Golf Masters'
Registration now open for inaugural 'Angsana Laguna Phuket Golf Masters'
GOLF: Registration is now open for the inaugural Angsana Laguna Phuket Golf Masters – scheduled to take place June 17-23. In partnership with Asian Golf Services, this 72-hole event will be the first of many to feature the deluxe five-star Angsana Laguna Phuket resort as official tournament hotel, situated on Phuket’s glorious Bang Tao Bay.
A Tropical Easter in Mai Khao
A Tropical Easter in Mai Khao
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Death row for family massacre! 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots? Maya Bay to close! || March 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Death row for family massacre! 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots? Maya Bay to close! || March 29
PHUKET XTRA - March 29 Death row for family massacre! 1,000 more Wi-Fi hotspots for Phuket? Maya Bay to close June-Sept.! 33 get jail for lottery scam! Over 100K cops to get pay rise! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket airport prepares for Songkran passeneger influx
Phuket airport prepares for Songkran passeneger influx
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport is preparing for an influx of travellers for the Songkran holidays with over 56,000 passengers per day expected to pass through the terminals.
Venezuela jailbreak attempt sparks blaze, 68 dead
Venezuela jailbreak attempt sparks blaze, 68 dead
VENEZUELA: A total of 68 people died yesterday (Mar 28) during an attempted jailbreak in Venezuela after a fire engulfed police holding cells in one of the worst tragedies in years in a notoriously violent and overcrowded prison system.
Phuket alcohol, tobacco vendors targeted in new campaign
Phuket alcohol, tobacco vendors targeted in new campaign
PHUKET: Shops and other vendors of alcohol and tobacco are to be targeted by a new campaign initiated by the Phuket Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Control board.
Phuket Smart City project installs 1,000 Wi-Fi points, 21 digital signage services
Phuket Smart City project installs 1,000 Wi-Fi points, 21 digital signage services
PHUKET: A press conference was held yesterday (Mar 28) at the Patong Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Region 18 headquarters with representatives from various departments and offices to review the progress of the ongoing Phuket Smart City project which includes the installation of 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across the island.
Disgraced skipper Smith to face the music in Australia
Disgraced skipper Smith to face the music in Australia
CRICKET: Disgraced skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner were heading home to an angry Australia today (Mar 29) after being banned for a year over a cheating scandal that has left their careers in tatters and sponsors deserting the game.
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools to host World Cup League at BISP
Cruzeiro Soccer Schools to host World Cup League at BISP
FOOTBALL: Cruzeiro Soccer Schools is thrilled to be hosting the World Cup League at the British International School, Phuket, starting at the end of April. The aim of this event is to create a fun yet competitive environment for footballers of all ability levels with games happening over seven successive Saturdays.
Ecuador stops Assange communicating from its London embassy
Ecuador stops Assange communicating from its London embassy
UNITED KINGDOM: Ecuador yesterday (Mar 28) said it has stopped Julian Assange’s ability to communicate to the outside world from its London embassy, where the WikiLeaks founder has been holed up since 2012.