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‘Amnesiac’ foreigner wanted man in Roi Et and Poland
‘Amnesiac’ foreigner wanted man in Roi Et and Poland
SA KAEO: A Polish man claiming to have been drugged, robbed and lost his memory turns out to be a suspect wanted by police in Poland and also for alleged theft in Roi Et province.
Beach bag snatcher in surprise arrest at Family Mart
Beach bag snatcher in surprise arrest at Family Mart
PHUKET: A man who stole a Russian woman’s bag from Surin Beach was arrested last night as he walked into a Family Mart store where police were checking CCTV to identify him.
Argentinian man arrested for robbing Chinese tourists at knifepoint
Argentinian man arrested for robbing Chinese tourists at knifepoint
PHUKET: An Argentinian man has been charged with armed robbery after he used a knife to threaten Chinese tourists to hand over their valuables in two separate incidents in Kata-Karon on Friday (Mar 9).
Aircraft Investigation Committee investigates Phuket light aircraft crash site
Aircraft Investigation Committee investigates Phuket light aircraft crash site
PHUKET: The Aircraft Investigation Committee (AIC), officials from the Ministry of Transport (MoT), and Thalang and Pa Khlok police yesterday investigated the site of the light aircraft crash that killed two and injured two others on Saturday morning (Mar 10).
Simon & Oils pick up first win of PPL season
Simon & Oils pick up first win of PPL season
POOL: The 12th round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Mar 8) with bottom of the league Simon & Oils finally picking up their first win of the current season.
Police hunt Phuket shrine cash thief
Police hunt Phuket shrine cash thief
PHUKET: Police are on the hunt for a man who broke into a Chinese shrine in Phuket Town on Saturday making off with B31,000 in cash.
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Hilton to launch new brand in Phuket
Hilton to launch new brand in Phuket
PHUKET: Hilton plans to introduce a new brand to Thailand – Hilton Garden Inn – in 2020. The property is intended to attract independent travellers and those coming on business.
16 arrested for illegal gambling on Phuket cockfights
16 arrested for illegal gambling on Phuket cockfights
PHUKET: Thalang police arrested 16 people yesterday afternoon for illegal gambling on cockfights at a workers’ camp in Srisoonthorn.
Russian tourist revived from drowning at Patong Beach
Russian tourist revived from drowning at Patong Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards stationed at Patong Beach revived a 76-year-old Russian tourist from drowning at Patong Beach late yesterday afternoon (Mar 11).
Patong Municipality found guilty over illegal hotel construction
Patong Municipality found guilty over illegal hotel construction
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has confirmed that it has not fulfilled a court order to issue a notice for the Andakira Hotel to remove all structures that exceed the original building permit issued seven years ago despite a court ruling that has found Patong Municipality and the Office of the Patong Mayor guilty of failing to perform their duties in ensuring that the original building permit was adhered to.
Deputy police chief to explain ‘lost evidence’ in Premchai case
Deputy police chief to explain ‘lost evidence’ in Premchai case
BANGKOK: Deputy national police chief Srivara Ransibrahmanakul said yesterday (Mar 11) that he would ask forensic police to clear the air with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) over reports about “missing evidence” in the illegal poaching case against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta.
Probe exposes widespread fraud
Probe exposes widespread fraud
NATIONWIDE: Alleged irregularities in the B493-million budget allocated last year for underprivileged people has not only led investigators to the masterminds but also exposed extensive fraud committed by state officials.
Getting it all off his chest
Getting it all off his chest
FISHING: Not for the first time in its short history, Chalong Pier has once again proven that there is something seriously wrong with the administration running this comedy of errors. Even at the best of times chaos rules as the Chinese hoards fight to get on buses around 8am and 5pm, so does this mean these lemming like carpets of humanity will now be clambering over boats in order to reach their overcrowded excursions or is the marine department going to build an overpass while the underpass continues to sinks under the waves.
Education Corner: Academic achievement and emotional health are equally important
Education Corner: Academic achievement and emotional health are equally important
Before the start of this school year the staff of the Primary School at BISP discussed a focus for the year.
Big, bold and bright in Shoreditch, London
Big, bold and bright in Shoreditch, London
UNITED KINGDOM: Spray can in hand perched halfway up a ladder, Neequaye Dreph Dsane applied the final touches of colour to his latest mural enlivening an otherwise drab side street in east London.
Buddhas, dancing and lamb carcasses
Buddhas, dancing and lamb carcasses
TIBET: Despite a few elbows to the face, Tsering pushed through the broil of Tibetan worshippers and lifted her bawling two-year-old over the mad crush, briefly pressing the girl’s forehead to a passing sacred scroll.
Phuket in the mix as Leopard 51 Powercat marks 100
Phuket in the mix as Leopard 51 Powercat marks 100
PHUKET: Leopard Catamarans recently completed hull number 100 of the highly popular Leopard 51 PC, which has proven to be very popular in the Asian market with nine yachts already delivered among Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and two more on their way to Phuket by April of this year.
All About Buddhism: It’s in every one of us
All About Buddhism: It’s in every one of us
Fifty-three years ago, on a cheesy episode of Star Trek, an alien race believed that mankind was uncivilized and decided to smite all humans.
Phuket Opinion: Seeing through the facade
Phuket Opinion: Seeing through the facade
PHUKET: Last Friday (Mar 3) our illustrious police held a grandstand press conference to announce the jail sentences handed down to the two key figures behind Tranlee Travel Co Ltd – “Kritchakorn Rungmongkolnam”, real name Isam Sainglee, and Weerachai Kampaipraphankul, accused of being a foreigner but his real name and nationality was never revealed – for using fake IDs to run companies with nominee shareholders.