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Bungled Phuket boatman drug arrest snares woman with firearms, drugs and wild animal remains
Bungled Phuket boatman drug arrest snares woman with firearms, drugs and wild animal remains
PHUKET: Police arrested a woman in Rawai yesterday (Mar 5) after a failed drug arrest led officials to the house she was staying and found in possession of a homemade gun fitted with a magazine, a stash of marijuana and a wildcat skin and a deer’s head.
B100k reward offered for Chinese tourist’s body spotted off Phuket
B100k reward offered for Chinese tourist’s body spotted off Phuket
PHUKET: A B100,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the recovery of the body of missing 27-year-old Chinese tourist Yang Juan, who disappeared while swimming with friends in dangerous surf at Na Toei Beach in Thai Muang, Phang Nga, on Feb 24.
Official roll-out of Phuket Smart Bus delayed
Official roll-out of Phuket Smart Bus delayed
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that the official launch of Phuket City Development Co Ltd’s (PKCD) Smart Bus project has been delayed until the end of March due to the need for conducting further checks for all ten of the buses.
Wichit water shut-offs announced for tomorrow
Wichit water shut-offs announced for tomorrow
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that there will be no water supply tomorrow (Mar 7) at certain areas of Wichit sub-district.
Aussie Rules Football set for Phuket return
Aussie Rules Football set for Phuket return
AUSSIE RULES: Back in 2015 the Thailand Tigers hosted the Malaysian Warriors in the first ever game of Aussie Rules Football played in Phuket, in a match that saw the Warriors too strong for the Tigers. It was a great day for football, with an entertaining match that was well supported and attended, and a fantastic Auskick session run for children living in Phuket.
Phuket underpass closes for water pump repairs
Phuket underpass closes for water pump repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass in front of Central Festival Phuket will close today (Mar 6) from 10am to around 1pm, the Deputy Director of Phuket Highways Department confirmed to The Phuket News this morning.
Tourism directory offers real-time data
Tourism directory offers real-time data
BANGKOK: The Tourism & Sports Ministry has launched an official online “Thailand Tourism Directory” to help visitors surf real-time travel data for all 77 provinces.
Welfare ‘ghost accounts’ used for embezzlement
Welfare ‘ghost accounts’ used for embezzlement
NATIONWIDE: An investigation into the embezzlement of funds to help the underprivileged at welfare centres across the country has found that many of those registered for benefits were not entitled to state subsidies of any kind.
Activists warn of ‘massive’ anti-hunt protest
Activists warn of ‘massive’ anti-hunt protest
BANGKOK: Failure by police to recommend indictments against key suspects in the high-profile wildlife poaching case in Kanchanaburi on charges commensurate with the severity of their alleged crime could spark a mass protest, a leading environmental group has warned.
Body in the Water, Chalong Pier Collapse and Motorbike Bandit || March 5th PHUKET XTRA - March 5th
Body in the Water, Chalong Pier Collapse and Motorbike Bandit || March 5th PHUKET XTRA - March 5th
Phuket Xtra March 5 || [Story 1 , Story 2, Story 3 ]
Phuket officials stumble in enforcing Supreme Court beach evictions
Phuket officials stumble in enforcing Supreme Court beach evictions
PHUKET: Officials today were confused as who should take the first step in clearing vendors illegally occupying plots within 178 rai of beachfront land and Layan and Leypang beaches, on Phuket’s scenic west coast, in upholding beach evictions ordered by the Supreme Court.
Natalie Bar extend Patong Pool League lead to 11 points
Natalie Bar extend Patong Pool League lead to 11 points
POOL: With last Thursday (Mar 1) being the Buddhist Makha Bucha Day, the 11th round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was spread over various day of last week.
Maliwan takes on mantle as Phuket’s sole Honda auto dealer
Maliwan takes on mantle as Phuket’s sole Honda auto dealer
PHUKET: Honda Automobile (Thailand) has confirmed that the new authorised dealer and service centre in Phuket is the Honda Maliwan showroom on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada, just south of Mission Hospital Phuket.
Russian women yet to face Phuket coral charges in court
Russian women yet to face Phuket coral charges in court
PHUKET: The two Russian women charged with illegal possession of corals that they say they bought from a man selling by the pack at a beach in Phuket have yet to have their case heard in court more than a month after their arrest.
Arrest warrant sought for Phuket murderer
Arrest warrant sought for Phuket murderer
PHUKET: Phuket police are now gathering evidence in order to submit a request to the Phuket Provincial Court for an arrest warrant for the gunman who yesterday (Mar 4) shot 30-year-old Sinchai Kaewliporn while he was working on his car outside his property.
Blacklisted foreigner held for procuring boys in Pattaya
Blacklisted foreigner held for procuring boys in Pattaya
PATTAYA: Police have denied claims by a 69-year-old Dutchman blacklisted for overstay in 2016 that he re-entered Thailand eight months later by bribing an immigration officer at a Surin border checkpoint, before being subsequently arrested in Pattaya at the weekend for allegedly procuring Thai boys for foreigners.
Phuket licence plate auction raises B21mn for accident victims
Phuket licence plate auction raises B21mn for accident victims
PHUKET: An auction of special licences plates held over the weekend and organised by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) raised more than B21 million for the national Road Safety Fund, which stages road-safety campaigns and provides support for victims of road accidents.
Phuket U13s outed in Thailand Youth League quarter-finals
Phuket U13s outed in Thailand Youth League quarter-finals
FOOTBALL: A group of U13 players who make up the Phuket Sports Association (PSA) football team managed to reach the quarter-finals of the Thailand Youth League 2018 which reached its climax in Bangkok yesterday (Mar 4).
Dates Announced for 2018 Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Dates Announced for 2018 Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
With the paramount success of its inaugural edition in 2017, Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket recently announced that the second annual “Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival” will take place this year from Friday April 27 to Sunday April 29.
Sala Steak & Seafood Sunday Grill
Sala Steak & Seafood Sunday Grill
Premium main courses including imported steaks and whole lobster, accompanied by a buffet of delicious appetizers. Every Sunday from 2 - 5.30 pm with live music performed by the 'Colin Illy Hill Band'. Pricing 1,700++ Baht/person and 3,200++ Baht/couple. For more information : www.salaphuket.com