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Two police officers removed from lottery tickets case
Two police officers removed from lottery tickets case
BANGKOK: Two police investigators handling the controversial B30-million lottery case in Kanchanaburi have been moved to inactive posts at the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok.
Thailand welcomed 3.5mn foreigners in Jan
Thailand welcomed 3.5mn foreigners in Jan
BANGKOK: A total of 3.5 million foreign tourists visited Thailand in January 2018, generating more than B180 billion in tourism revenue, reports the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS).
It's a crime: Foreigners marrying Thais now subject to fingerprints taken for criminal background
It's a crime: Foreigners marrying Thais now subject to fingerprints taken for criminal background
PHUKET: Officials in charge of registering marriages in Phuket have confirmed that they have begun scanning fingerprints of all foreign men who register to marry a Thai woman so that they can have criminal background checks conducted.
Accidents put Phuket traffic lights in spotlight
Accidents put Phuket traffic lights in spotlight
PHUKET: Phuket Highways Office Chief Somwang Lohanut has ordered officials to install warning signs for the traffic lights at the “Kuan Dindaeng Intersection” on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada
Animal cruelty charge against Premchai dropped
Animal cruelty charge against Premchai dropped
BANGKOK: A charge of cruelty to animals against construction tycoon and accused poacher Premchai Karnasuta was withdrawn yesterday (Feb 23), but other cases are moving ahead, including a possible new complaint of forest encroachment.
Tourist ignores signs, falls to his death at waterfall
Tourist ignores signs, falls to his death at waterfall
SURAT THANI: A 32-year-old Czech man has fallen to his death from a cliff at the Bang Khun Si waterfall on Koh Samui after entering an off-limits section to take a selfie.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crocodile bites trainer! Villa rooftop fall! Sewage leak hurting coral! || February 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crocodile bites trainer! Villa rooftop fall! Sewage leak hurting coral! || February 23
PHUKET XTRA - February 23 Crocodile bites trainers! Coral bleaching from sewage in Patong Bay? Activists released after rally! Elections to be delayed again? Falling from villa rooftop! Clearing Koh Kaew canals! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Crocodile bites Phuket trainer during show
Crocodile bites Phuket trainer during show
PHUKET: A trainer at a crocodile farm in Chalong was lucky to escape serious injury today when one of the reptiles snapped its jaws shut while the man’s head was inside the crocodile’s mouth.
Untreated wastewater at Patong Bay takes its toll on soft corals
Untreated wastewater at Patong Bay takes its toll on soft corals
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that untreated wastewater being released into the sea at Patong Bay is starting to bleach the soft corals in the area.
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Cholamark goes electric
Cholamark goes electric
MARINE: Renowned Phuket boatbuilder Cholamark Boat Co Ltd has taken a leap into the future in local boating and is presenting at the Thailand Yacht Show this week rigid-inflatable boats (RIBs) with electric outboard engines made by Torqeedo in Germany.
B1.5mn budget approved to clean Koh Kaew canals, drains
B1.5mn budget approved to clean Koh Kaew canals, drains
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that a budget of B1.5 million has been allocated to Koh Kaew Sub-District Administration (OrBorTor) to clear the canal and drains in the area to prevent rain-season flooding.
Traffic cop held for bus concession murders
Traffic cop held for bus concession murders
BANGKOK: A Bangkok traffic policeman who was running a bus service on the side has surrendered to Samut Prakan police and admitted shooting dead the two men running the company he owed an unpaid concession fee of B250,000.
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand - Qualifier 3rd - 5th
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand - Qualifier 3rd - 5th
The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge Thailand Tee’s off on February 10th at Laguna Golf Phuket. The WCGC Thailand Series will have 6 qualifiers around Thailand culminating in Phuket on the 28th of April for the National Final. The best tactical flashlights you may need for camping. For this time, Qualifier 3 - Mar 15th @ Phoenix Gold Golf Club, Qualifier 4 - Mar 17th @ Banyan Golf Club, and Qualifier 5 - Mar25th @ Lotus Valley Golf Club. The winner of WCGC Thailand will travel to Portugal to represent Thailand in the WCGC World Final in June. For more information please email events@foremanagment.com
Singapore developer enters deal for new B579mn marina in Phuket
Singapore developer enters deal for new B579mn marina in Phuket
PHUKET: The owner and operator of the ONE°15 Marina at Sentosa Cove in Singapore has bought a 60% stake in a Thai company that already has construction permits to build a B579 million 171-berth marina with adjoining 66-room hotel on 24 rai near the Phuket Deep Sea Port at Ao Makham, on Phuket’s southeast coast.
Campaign to help destitute and impoverished launched in Phuket
Campaign to help destitute and impoverished launched in Phuket
PHUKET: The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) yesterday (Feb 22) launched a ‘Thai Society Cares for the Destitute and Impoverished’ campaign in an attempt to improve the country’s image and prevent human trafficking.
Phuket’s Best Burger 4, Showcase of the Immortals
Phuket’s Best Burger 4, Showcase of the Immortals
Phuket’s Best Burger 4, “Showcase of the Immortals” Saturday March 24th at Boat Lagoon Marina. 4 pm – 10 pm. Burgers, drinks, live music, cooking shows, dancers, best drones, and activities for the kids. Who will become Phuket’s Best Burger 2018.
Sinkhole closes small part of Phuket road
Sinkhole closes small part of Phuket road
PHUKET: Officials were forced to close a small section of the southbound lane of Yaowarat Rd in Rassada yesterday afternoon and earlier today after a two-metre deep sinkhole appeared in the road yesterday afternoon.
Phuket’s infrastructure needs addressing, says Minister of Tourism and Sports
Phuket’s infrastructure needs addressing, says Minister of Tourism and Sports
PHUKET: The island’s infrastructure is inadequate and needs addressing the Minister of Tourism and Sports said during a visit to the island yesterday.
International Student Cooking Competition and Food Fair
International Student Cooking Competition and Food Fair
QSI Phuket is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Cooking Competition and Food Fare. On April 6th student teams from across the island will compete to impress celebrity chefs at our Kathu Campus Visitors will also be able to enjoy the island’s epicurean delights sold by local vendors and restaurateurs. And all of us are interested in the best drone for taking photos. Join us for food and family fun from 11 am to 3 pm.