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Lao drug kingpin Xaysana gets life imprisonment
Lao drug kingpin Xaysana gets life imprisonment
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court handed down life imprisonment to drug ring leader Xaysana Keopimpha today (Mar 20) on charges of smuggling 1.2 million methamphetamine pills (ya bah) into Thailand.
Alcohol ban in Phuket this weekend for local election day
Alcohol ban in Phuket this weekend for local election day
PHUKET: For the first time since May 2014, an alcohol ban will be in force in Phuket this weekend as required under laws governing elections as the residents of Moo 1 (“Village 1”) in Chalong vote for a new Phu Yai Baan (“Village headman”).
Driver, Chinese tourist dead, three tourists seriously injured in Phang Nga minivan crash
Driver, Chinese tourist dead, three tourists seriously injured in Phang Nga minivan crash
PHUKET: A minivan driver and a female Chinese tourist died while three Chinese tourists sustained serious injuries when a minivan heading from Phuket collided with an 18-wheeler truck in Phang Nga earlier today.
New strategy called to counter Phuket drug epidemic
New strategy called to counter Phuket drug epidemic
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) has again called for extra effort in the fight against drugs to stave off an epidemic of drug use across the island.
Phuket grandmother’s head crushed under 10-wheeler juggernaut
Phuket grandmother’s head crushed under 10-wheeler juggernaut
PHUKET: A 64-year-old woman driving a motorbike with her 11-year-old granddaughter as passenger died this morning (Mar 20) when her head was crushed under a 10-wheeled truck in rush-hour traffic in Rassada, north of Phuket Town.
Ting Tong excel to regain 2nd place in PPL
Ting Tong excel to regain 2nd place in PPL
POOL: The 13th round of Patong Pool League ( PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Mar 18) with Ting Tong Bar picking up the biggest win of the week and regaining 2nd place in the league table.
STONEFISH WINEMAKER’S DINNER
STONEFISH WINEMAKER’S DINNER
Enjoy a delightful evening featuring fine food paired with a selection of exquisite vintages winemaker Peter Papnikitas Stonefish typifies the very best of Australian viticulture, with varietals from carefully selected vineyards from across Australia. Price: THB 3,500++ per person.
Phuket Poll: How should Phuket’s lifeguards be provided?
Phuket Poll: How should Phuket’s lifeguards be provided?
PHUKET: The fiasco of Phuket’s authorities providing lifeguards at the island’s key beaches has dragged on from last year into 2018, with no end in sight.
Thailand's first Michelin-Star Chef
Thailand's first Michelin-Star Chef
Saffron restaurant presents Thailand's first Michelin-Star Chef, exclusive 6 course set dinner 3,500 net per person food only, 4,800 per person with premium beverage pairing.
Residents get first look at town devastated by Australia bushfire
Residents get first look at town devastated by Australia bushfire
AUSTRALIA: Residents got their first look today (Mar 20) at the devastation wrought by a bushfire that ravaged a town in Australia, but fears over asbestos and unstable structures mean even those with houses still standing cannot move back.
Cops swoop on Bangkok ‘bomb plotter’
Cops swoop on Bangkok ‘bomb plotter’
SONGKHLA: The Crime Suppression Division has arrested a suspected bomb maker, who is thought to have conspired with four others to conduct an aborted bombing campaign in Bangkok in 2016.
Prosecution panel prepares Premchai’s poaching case
Prosecution panel prepares Premchai’s poaching case
BANGKOK: A four-member prosecution panel appointed to examine the 857-page report of a full police investigation into the Premchai Karnasuta wildlife poaching case formally began working on it yesterday (Mar 19).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop turned alleged 'hitman'! Drug delivery services? Wastewater, everywhere! || March 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop turned alleged 'hitman'! Drug delivery services? Wastewater, everywhere! || March 19
PHUKET XTRA - March 19 CAUGHT: Cop turned alleged "hitman"! Wastewater... wastewater everywhere and what's getting done! FREE vaccines for dogs, cats! Drug deliveries over Thai Post? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Gov announce plans to turn Historical Park into floating market
Phuket Gov announce plans to turn Historical Park into floating market
PHUKET: It has been announced that the Phuket Historical Park will be develop to become a cultural floating market creating a new landmark for Phuket.
The Pool Linner at Hyatt Regency
The Pool Linner at Hyatt Regency
Revolutionizing Phuket's Brunch scene, here is how you brunch Hyatt Regency Phuket style! Wake up late or get active early, then spend your entire Sunday afternoon relaxing, dining and indulging by the pool, in great company or solo! Features: Six hours of free-flow beverages and buffet by the pool; Tunes by our resident DJ & live music; Complimentary shoulder & neck massages; Exciting kids' entertainment; And a lucky draw. Take part in our Charity Auction to support Phuket’s unprivileged children, with the chance to throw our Executive Chef into the pool! Price: THB 1,950 net per person includes free flow fruit juices and soft drinks, THB 2,850 net per person includes free flow of selected beverages.    
Phuket residents call for end to black wastewater on Surin Beach
Phuket residents call for end to black wastewater on Surin Beach
PHUKET: Local residents have yet again voiced their angry complaints about black wastewater – complete with a foul stench – fouling the tourist-popular Surin Beach, on Phuket's west coast.
Man caught in park with dismembered black bear
Man caught in park with dismembered black bear
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Forest rangers have arrested a 52-year-old man in possession of the dismembered carcass of an Asian black bear, a dead civet and a long-barrelled shotgun and ammunition.
Phuket’s Soi Dog continues free sterlisation, rabies vaccination campaign
Phuket’s Soi Dog continues free sterlisation, rabies vaccination campaign
PHUKET: The Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) is continuing its free sterlisation and rabies vaccination campaign in Phuket with teams to provide the free services to pet owners in Wichit and Rawai over the coming month.
Iranian woman caught shoplifting from Phuket supermarket
Iranian woman caught shoplifting from Phuket supermarket
PHUKET: Chalong Police were yesterday called to arrest a woman who had been caught walking out of Tesco Lotus department store in Moo 7, Chalong, without paying for around B4,600 of cosmetic creams.
Del Potro outlasts Federer to win Indian Wells final
Del Potro outlasts Federer to win Indian Wells final
TENNIS: Former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro stunned top-ranked Roger Federer 6-4, 6-7 (8/10), 7-6 (7/2) today (Mar 19) to win his first Indian Wells title and second consecutive ATP crown.