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Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1
Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered that lifeguards be back on patrol at Phuket’s beaches by April 1, reports the state news agency National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).
List of ‘rabies provinces’ reduced
List of ‘rabies provinces’ reduced
PHUKET: The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has taken 14 provinces off its list of rabies outbreak zones, including Krabi.
Phuket police continue investigation into man who killed phone robber
Phuket police continue investigation into man who killed phone robber
PHUKET: Thalang Police have confirmed that the 33-year-old man who stabbed to death a robber armed with a knife and a gun who was trying to steal his mobile phone on Mar 6 has not been charged for the killing, although the investigation is ongoing.
Thailand, Slovakia reach King’s Cup final
Thailand, Slovakia reach King’s Cup final
FOOTBALL: Thailand will meet Slovakia in the 46th King’s Cup final at Rajamangala National Stadium on Sunday (Mar 25).
Students spearhead largest-ever US protest for gun control
Students spearhead largest-ever US protest for gun control
UNITED STATES: Florida high school student Aalayah Eastmond will join a massive crowd of Americans – expected to number in the hundreds of thousands – taking part in nationwide protests for gun control tomorrow (Mar 24).
MontAzure marks construction milestone for twinpalms residences MontAzure in Phuket
MontAzure marks construction milestone for twinpalms residences MontAzure in Phuket
PHUKET: The developers of MontAzure, the upscale residential resort community on the west coast of Phuket gathered in Kamala with the joint venture partners to celebrate the completion of the main structure at its unique beachfront condominium development, Twinpalms Residences MontAzure.
PM tightens bus inspections after crash horror
PM tightens bus inspections after crash horror
BANGKOK: The double-decker bus that plunged off a winding road in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 18 passengers including three children on Wednesday night (Mar 21), has led Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to once again demand stricter checks on the condition of buses and drivers.
Prawit insists it’s not time to go yet
Prawit insists it’s not time to go yet
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday (Mar 22) brushed aside former National Reform Council (NRC) member and human rights activist Thicha Nanakorn's call for his resignation over his luxury watch scandal.
Maya Bay protection not enough to save corals, says marine expert
Maya Bay protection not enough to save corals, says marine expert
PHUKET: Maya Bay near Thailand’s famed Phi Phi Island, east of Phuket, needs to be closed off to tourists entirely in order for corals and the marine ecosystem to recover comprehensively, marine life expert Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat has told The Phuket News.
Lottery case teacher accuses police, turns to DSI
Lottery case teacher accuses police, turns to DSI
BANGKOK: Kanchanaburi teacher Preecha Kraikruan today (Mar 22) asked the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to take over the B30-million lottery dispute case, accusing police of forcing him to confess he did not own the jackpot tickets.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal hillside tumble! Media censorship? Double-decker horror! || March 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal hillside tumble! Media censorship? Double-decker horror! || March 22
Hillside tumble off Patong kills driver! Double-decker crash kills 18! Tourist limit for marin parks? Media censorship challenged in Thai court! Police don't believe cabbie? Phuket 'rabies free'? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Livestock Dept promises ‘No Set Zero’
Livestock Dept promises ‘No Set Zero’
PHUKET: The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) gave assurances yesterday (Mar 21) to Soi Dog Foundation that the department will not follow a policy of “Set Zero” – wiping out all stray dogs in Thailand.
Phuket revs up for Phuket Bike Week 2018 ‘World Ride Together’
Phuket revs up for Phuket Bike Week 2018 ‘World Ride Together’
PHUKET: More than 100,000 participants, including foreigners from over 30 countries, together with 10,000 vehicles are expected to take part in Phuket Bike Week 2018, to be held from April 11-21, this year with the theme ‘World Ride Together’.
Digital centres to screen social media to be set up, Isoc confirms in Phuket
Digital centres to screen social media to be set up, Isoc confirms in Phuket
PHUKET: Digital centres will be set up to screen information on social media, a senior official from the Internal Security Operation Command (ISOC), the political arm of the Thai military, confirmed in Phuket yesterday (Mar 21).
Can anyone catch them?
Can anyone catch them?
FORMULA ONE: The setting is idyllic: an inner-suburban lake in a grassy public park encircled by palm trees and set against the Melbourne skyline.
Driver dead as water truck rolls Patong Hill hillside
Driver dead as water truck rolls Patong Hill hillside
PHUKET: The driver of a private water truck died this morning when he lost control of his vehicle causing it to first break the guardrail on the side of Patong Hill and then roll about 20 metres down the hillside.
Police refute taxi driver’s claim that broken shock caused Phuket crash
Police refute taxi driver’s claim that broken shock caused Phuket crash
PHUKET: Police have confirmed to The Phuket News that they do not believe a taxi driver’s story that a broken shock absorber caused him to crash his vehicle in Thalang this morning while taking a Chinese family of three from Phuket International Airport to Patong.
Youth Talent Contest 2018
Youth Talent Contest 2018
The 7th edition of the Youth Talent Contest for the island’s young singers and musicians runs again on the 29th of April at the Hard Rock Cafe in Phuket. Awesome cash, recording and skating prizes for the winners! For full details visit PAPA’s facebook page or contact them on papa at legend music dot net!
Avoid sex assault: Don’t dress sexy, says government
Avoid sex assault: Don’t dress sexy, says government
NATIONWIDE: Local authorities are telling women to avoid dressing in sexy outfits as they try to prevent sexual harassment or sex assault cases during next month’s Songkran festival.
Thais hopeful of upset win over Gabon
Thais hopeful of upset win over Gabon
FOOTBALL: As two-time defending champions Thailand prepared to kick off their 46th King’s Cup campaign against Gabon tonight, the nation’s most prestigious tournament was robbed of some of its magic after star players of all three visiting teams pulled out for one reason or another.