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Three arrested in Phuket Checkpoint drug bust
Three arrested in Phuket Checkpoint drug bust
PHUKET: Two men and a woman were arrested while attempting to smuggle 542 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 16.6 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) onto Phuket early this morning.
Phuket officials confirm new medical certificates required for driving licences
Phuket officials confirm new medical certificates required for driving licences
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transportation Office (PLTO) today confirmed that all people applying for driving licences – or renewing their existing driving licences – must present the new, more comprehensive medical form when filing their applications from Mar 1.
Officials refuse to act on vendor motorbikes on Phuket beach
Officials refuse to act on vendor motorbikes on Phuket beach
PHUKET: Officials responsible for Kamala Beach say they have been “unable” to take any action against local vendors riding the motorbikes along the beachfront path – and that they will not take harsher action until a formal complaint is filed with the Provincial Ombudsman’s Office, better known locally as the Damrongdharma Centre.
Lottery jackpot focus switches to Kanchanaburi Police
Lottery jackpot focus switches to Kanchanaburi Police
KANCHANABURI: Five local police officers are being investigated in a B30-milliont lottery ticket case involving a teacher and a retired policeman.
Warrant threat for Premchai if he skips court
Warrant threat for Premchai if he skips court
BANGKOK: Police will seek a warrant for the arrest of Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), if he fails to report to the Thong Pha Phum Court in Kanchanaburi on March 26, deputy national police chief Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul said.
Abora Lighting
Abora Lighting
Rich couple hand out B8mn ‘angpao’
Rich couple hand out B8mn ‘angpao’
UDON THANI: A well-to-do couple in Muang district of Udon Thani gave the poor B8 million in cash as Lunar New Year gifts today (Feb 15).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: MotoGP Thailand! Raw sewage lip service? Southern Thailand attacks! || February 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: MotoGP Thailand! Raw sewage lip service? Southern Thailand attacks! || February 15
PHUKET XTRA - February 15 MotoGP Thailand! DSI, ex-top cop talk fugitive loan? More lip service as sewage leaks into Patong Bay! Southern Thailand attacks! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket firefighters busy as three fires take hold
Phuket firefighters busy as three fires take hold
PHUKET: Three fires were reported in Phuket this morning, with one being put down to candles lit to mark Chinese New Year, another due to a cooking pot being left on a gas stove, and the cause of the third fire not yet being identified.
Maya Bay will close to all boats during restoration period, Phi Phi National Park chief confirms
Maya Bay will close to all boats during restoration period, Phi Phi National Park chief confirms
PHUKET: The Chief of the Hat Nopparat – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has confirmed that Thailand’s famous Maya Bay at Phi Phi Island will be closed to all boats from June to September this year in order to provide much-needed relief to the coral reefs and marine eco-system.
All quiet as Phuket marks start of Chinese New Year
All quiet as Phuket marks start of Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Town has remained relatively quiet this morning (Feb 15) with very few Thai-Chinese residents praying for their ancestors on the eve of Chinese New Year.
Ex-police chief quizzed by DSI about B300mn loan
Ex-police chief quizzed by DSI about B300mn loan
BANGKOK: Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung reported to the Department of Special Investigation today (Feb 15) for questioning about his “borrowing” B300 million from the owner of Victoria’s Secret Massage parlour while in office.
Rubbish fire spreads to abandoned Phuket workers’ camp
Rubbish fire spreads to abandoned Phuket workers’ camp
PHUKET: A fire believed to have been started by someone burning rubbish spread to an abandoned workers’ camp yesterday (Feb 14) behind the Shell petrol station on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd, Kathu.
More details announced for Phuket Chinese New Year celebrations
More details announced for Phuket Chinese New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality yesterday (Feb 14) held a press conference at the 72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park – also known as Dragon Park – on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town to announce further details of activities included in the upcoming Chinese New Year – Back to the Past of Phuket – celebrations.
Prayut expects MotoGP will lift tourism
Prayut expects MotoGP will lift tourism
MOTOGP: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hopes MotoGP will help boost Thailand’s tourism industry.
Chalong Underpass works to cause major Phuket water shutoff
Chalong Underpass works to cause major Phuket water shutoff
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Chalong and Rawai will suffer a major water supply shutoff next Tuesday (Feb 20) as work on water mains supply pipes is carried out at the Chalong Underpass site.
Wedding belles in steep decline, study says
Wedding belles in steep decline, study says
NATIONWIDE: More Thai women are in the “never-married” category than ever before and more than half prefer to remain single, according to a study conducted by Chulalongkorn University College of Population Studies (CPS).
Investigators close in on Premchai hunt case
Investigators close in on Premchai hunt case
KANCHANABURI: Investigators probing the wildlife poaching case involving four suspects including Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), are now focusing on two pellets found in the carcass of a Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) seized for inspection in the investigation.
17 killed in Florida school shooting by former student: sheriff
17 killed in Florida school shooting by former student: sheriff
UNITED STATES: A former student armed with an AR-15 rifle opened fire at a Florida high school today (Feb 15), killing at least 17 people, officials said, in a harrowing shooting spree that saw terrified students hiding in closets and under desks as they texted for help.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more cap seals! Love in Phuket Town? Patong hill crash! || February 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No more cap seals! Love in Phuket Town? Patong hill crash! || February 14
PHUKET XTRA - February 14 Thailand to stop using plastic cap seals! Patong Hill bus crash! Dozens of couples share their love in Phuket Town! 'Magic pills' to combat ageing society? Layan, Leypand beach vendors told to 'get out'! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket