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Phuket officials issue last warning over Patong Beach smoking ban
Phuket officials issue last warning over Patong Beach smoking ban
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) today reminded people – and especially tourists – that the ban on smoking on Patong Beach will be enforced from tomorrow (Feb 1).
Laguna Phuket Marathon to welcome 8,000+ runners for 2018 event
Laguna Phuket Marathon to welcome 8,000+ runners for 2018 event
MARATHON: South East Asia’s Leading Destination Marathon, the award-winning Laguna Phuket Marathon, will take place at the Laguna Phuket resort complex on Bang Tao Beach on June 9-10, 2018.
Phuket drug raids net 15,988 meth pills, 1.27kg of ice
Phuket drug raids net 15,988 meth pills, 1.27kg of ice
PHUKET: A multi-agency task force yesterday (Jan 30) arrested six suspects believed to be operating as part of a larger drug network and seized a total of 15,988 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 1.27kg of crystal meth (ya ice).
School director in sex scandal reports, hears charges
School director in sex scandal reports, hears charges
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A disgraced school director accused of having sex with a student at his school reported to hear police charges of depriving a girl under 15 years of parental care for sexual molestation and defaming a woman who exposed the scandal.
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Phuket-bound tourists injured as van crashes off-road
Phuket-bound tourists injured as van crashes off-road
PHUKET: Twelve Chinese tourists have been taken to hospital for injuries sustained when the passenger van they were travelling in crashed south of Khao Lak while heading to Phuket this morning (Jan 31).
Kid’s cricket catches on
Kid’s cricket catches on
CRICKET: After a brief period in the wilderness, kid’s cricket on Phuket is undergoing a resurgence thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated parents and several expat players with coaching backgrounds, who are gladly giving their time so that enthusiastic youngsters can experience the sport.
MGC-Asia launches B400mn mega ‘Autoplex’
MGC-Asia launches B400mn mega ‘Autoplex’
SONGKHLA: After expanding its luxury lifestyle market presence with the launch of the “MGC-Asia Autoplex Phuket” on the bypass road in February last year, Master Group Corporation (Asia) Co Ltd (MGC-Asia) last Friday (Jan 26) offi­cially launched its new showroom and mega-sized service centre “MGC-Asia Autoplex Hat Yai”.
BMA says cremations pollute city
BMA says cremations pollute city
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is urging people not to place “unnecessary items” in coffins ahead of cremations in a bid to ward off smog in the capital.
Frenchman admits to killing girlfriend’s Italian husband, police say
Frenchman admits to killing girlfriend’s Italian husband, police say
PICHIT: A Frenchman has confessed to the love-triangle murder of an elderly Italian man, and that the victim’ wife then helped dismember and burn the body, according to police.
Phuket hosts Thai, Indian navy emergency exercises
Phuket hosts Thai, Indian navy emergency exercises
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command carried out a series of emergency exercises with their counterparts from the Indian Navy off Cape Panwa yesterday (Jan 29), including an armed boarding sortie and a sea rescue.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesters summoned! Thai Mr. Bean! Paedo school principal? || January 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesters summoned! Thai Mr. Bean! Paedo school principal? || January 30
PHUKET XTRA - January 30 Accused paedo school principal 'no-shows' job? Suspended sentence for Danny Glass plus B15,000 fine! Thai Mr. Bean! Phuket to tackle drugs; prostitution? Phuket dive company slams coral-damaging tourists! Activists summoned after protests! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Depa to start verifying 'Smart Visa' applications from Thursday
Depa to start verifying 'Smart Visa' applications from Thursday
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) from Thursday (Feb 1) will start verifying Smart Visas for experts and investors in startups and digital business, offering a four-year work permit.
Phuket police seek restaurant thief caught on CCTV
Phuket police seek restaurant thief caught on CCTV
PHUKET: A Phuket Town restaurant owner has filed a complaint to Phuket Town Police after CCTV cameras filmed a man wandering into the restaurant and stealing B6,000 in equipment while he left the restaurant unsupervised on Saturday night (Jan 27).
Cop sacked, accused of framing, extorting Canadian
Cop sacked, accused of framing, extorting Canadian
BANGKOK: A traffic policeman based at Bangkok’s Lumpini station has been dismissed from the force and faces “drastic action” for allegedly trying to extort a Canadian national by placing drugs in his possession.
Danny Glass handed down suspended sentence, B15,000 fine
Danny Glass handed down suspended sentence, B15,000 fine
PHUKET: A member of the Phuket Public Prosecutor’s office has today (Jan 30) confirmed to The Phuket News that British national Danny Glass has been handed an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and fined B15,000 for the death of his girlfriend following a motorbike accident on May 8 last year.
Phuket plans to tackle drug use among youths, prostitution
Phuket plans to tackle drug use among youths, prostitution
PHUKET: Officials at Phuket Provincial Hall are setting in motion plans to tackle rising concerns over increasing drug use by teens across the island, and have tabled the idea of taking steps to “prevent and combat prostitution”.
Local rugby fraternity mourns passing of Maria Cotter
Local rugby fraternity mourns passing of Maria Cotter
RUGBY: Rugby enthusiasts from not only Phuket and Thailand but from around Asia will this week pay their final respects to Maria Cotter, who sadly passed away in the early hours of last Friday (Jan 26) after being severely ill for several months.
Court turns down Yingluck’s second injunction request
Court turns down Yingluck’s second injunction request
BANGKOK: The Central Administrative Court has turned down former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s second petition for a forfeiture injunction, paving the way for an immediate seizure of her assets under the Finance Ministry’s administrative order.
Accused educator-rapist risks sack – for truancy
Accused educator-rapist risks sack – for truancy
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A Nakhon Ratchasima school director facing the sack after being accused of having an affair with a student, could be fired anyway for not having turned up for work since the scandal hit the headlines.