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First day of traffic lights sees slew of accidents
First day of traffic lights sees slew of accidents
PHUKET: Police have issued a public warning for motorists to exercise caution at the “Kuan Dindaeng Intersection” on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, after a slew of accidents caught unwary road users off-guard today (Feb 21) during the first day that traffic lights were in use at the junction.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Buried alive! Traffic tantrum? Murder confession recanted! || February 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Buried alive! Traffic tantrum? Murder confession recanted! || February 21
PHUKET XTRA - February 21 Buried alive in Phuket landslide! Suspected murderer recants confession! Protests against coal-fired power plants halted! Fugitive siblings, former prime ministers in Singapore? Traffic tantrum in Chalong? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Car impaled at Chalong Underpass construction site
Car impaled at Chalong Underpass construction site
PHUKET: Police have yet to confirm whether the driver of a white Mazda 2 “Elegance” sedan found impaled on steel re-inforcement rods, or “rebar”, at the Chalong Underpass early this morning (Feb 21).
Preaw in court, now denies killing karaoke bar girl
Preaw in court, now denies killing karaoke bar girl
KHON KAEN: Preeyanuch “Preaw” Nonwangchai, on trial for the murder and dismemberment of a karaoke bar worker, has changed track in court and denied killing the young woman. She and the four other defendants earlier confessed to the charges, which include premeditated murder.
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year ‘Back to the Past’ festival
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year ‘Back to the Past’ festival
PHUKET: Several roads in heart of Phuket Town will be closed in the afternoons and at night during the three days of the “Chinese New Year – Back to the Past” festival, which begins today (Feb 21).
Laguna Phuket Marathon to provide authentic Phuket experience for 8,000+ athletes
Laguna Phuket Marathon to provide authentic Phuket experience for 8,000+ athletes
MARATHON: Organisers of South East Asia's leading destination marathon, Laguna Phuket Marathon, will put Phuket food front and centre at this year's event when the 8,000+ athletes will literally get a taste of Phuket from locally grown fruits that will be available at stations on the half marathon and full marathon courses.
Phuket court issues arrest warrant for man who cut off wife’s hand
Phuket court issues arrest warrant for man who cut off wife’s hand
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court on Monday (Feb 19) issued an arrest warrant for a man who last Friday cut off his wife’s hand during a heated argument.
Phuket Town landslide buries construction workers
Phuket Town landslide buries construction workers
PHUKET: One worker has died and another remains in hospital after the pair were buried in a landslide at a construction site near Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town this morning (Feb 21).
Charity run for mobile blood donation vehicle
Charity run for mobile blood donation vehicle
PHUKET: A charity fun run titled “1st Run 4 Blood” is being held by Vachira Phuket Hospital on Mar 18 with the aim of raising B6 million for a mobile blood donation vehicle.
Honda assures Phuket dealer on its way
Honda assures Phuket dealer on its way
PHUKET: Honda (Thailand) has confirmed that a new official car dealer and service agent will open in Phuket, but say they cannot confirm the new centre’s opening date.
Watch out, PM tells critical graftbuster
Watch out, PM tells critical graftbuster
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lashed out at a key member of the government’s anti-corruption drive yesterday (Feb 20) after the man urged him to take action over an expensive collection of luxury watches worn by one of his deputies.
Retired policeman tipped to win B30mn lottery row
Retired policeman tipped to win B30mn lottery row
KANCHANABURI: The B30-million lottery ticket dispute involving a teacher and a retired policeman is coming to a close with the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) set to conclude that they belong to the retired police officer.
Chalong interrupted: Man disturbs traffic, taken into custody, to hospital
Chalong interrupted: Man disturbs traffic, taken into custody, to hospital
PHUKET: A man who kicked cars, shouted at motorists and lay down in the middle of the road amid heavy traffic in front of Chalong Police Station this morning (Feb 20) has been taken to hospital for his own safety.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby elephant rescued! Baby factory? Underpass crash! || February 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby elephant rescued! Baby factory? Underpass crash! || February 20
PHUKET XTRA - February 20 Baby elephant rescue! Underpass crash leaves 1 dead! Japanese man gets custody of 13 babies? Chalong Underpass traffic to be reduced? Stealing welfare from the poor! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Women smash up pickup blocking their driveway
Women smash up pickup blocking their driveway
BANGKOK: Two women who used an axe and a metal pole to attack a parked pickup truck that was blocking their driveway in Prawet district of Bangkok are facing charges of property damage and intimidating the owner-driver.
Relieve Chalong Underpass traffic jams, orders Phuket Governor
Relieve Chalong Underpass traffic jams, orders Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Motorists are expected to have more space on either side of the Chalong Underpass in the coming two months after Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday ordered that steps be taken to reduce the long traffic jams at the busy intersection construction site.
ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT IS BACK!
ABBA TRIBUTE NIGHT IS BACK!
One night only at Two Chefs Kata center March 3. Our famous band will be playing all your favorite Abba hits all night long. Live music, amazing food, great beverages, prizes and a night of immense fun.  Sit back and relax or get up and dance to your favorite Abba songs.  Come for the FOOD stay for the FUN. Reservation or highly recommended.  You can book your table by phoning: 076-330065.
Slippery road blamed for Phuket tour bus colliding with power pole
Slippery road blamed for Phuket tour bus colliding with power pole
PHUKET: A bus carrying 10 Chinese tourists crashed into an power pole on Chao Fa Tawan Tok Rd southbound close to the Darasamut Underpass yesterday night, with the accident blamed on a slippery road due to rain.
Chinese man dies in Phuket underpass motorbike accident
Chinese man dies in Phuket underpass motorbike accident
PHUKET: A Chinese man died after the motorbike he was riding slammed into a structural pylon that holds the overhead lane lights at the entrance to the Darasamut Underpass last night (Feb 19).
Japanese ‘baby factory’ man wins custody of 13 kids born to Thai surrogates
Japanese ‘baby factory’ man wins custody of 13 kids born to Thai surrogates
BANGKOK: A Bangkok court today (Feb 20) granted a Japanese man “sole parent” rights to 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers, a ruling that paves the way for him to take custody of the group.