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Phuket cyclist, 68, brought back to life at Saphan Hin
Phuket cyclist, 68, brought back to life at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: A 68-year-old man who collapsed while riding a bicycle at Saphan Hin yesterday evening (Jan 19) was brought back to life by rescue workers who spent 10 minutes administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the scene.
A writer's life in the island fast lane
A writer's life in the island fast lane
How many octogenarians living in Phuket gained their Doctorate degree from London University studying the works of the great Victorian poet Alfred Lord Tennyson and have just published a book about their adventures living in Phuket?
Arrest warrant sought for Victoria's Secret brothel owner, wife
Arrest warrant sought for Victoria's Secret brothel owner, wife
BANGKOK: Police yesterday (Jan 19) applied for a warrant to arrest Kampol Wirathepsuporn, the owner of Victoria’s Secret Massage brothel, and his wife, “Mrs Nipa”.
Tourists injured as Phuket pier shuttle bus crashes
Tourists injured as Phuket pier shuttle bus crashes
PHUKET: Ten Chinese tourists were taken to hospital for minor injuries yesterday (Jan 19) when the driver of their shuttle bus crashed due to “failed brakes” into a sala on Ao Po Pier in Pa Khlok, on Phuket’s east coast.
Major scheduled blackout in Patong as power pylons relocated
Major scheduled blackout in Patong as power pylons relocated
PHUKET: Homes and businesses along the entire length of Ratchapatanusorn Rd in Patong will be affected by a scheduled blackout this Tuesday (Jan 23) as workers relocate power pylons along the busy secondary traffic artery in the resort town.
Exports demand push GDP growth, but household debt a concern: reports Oxford Business Group
Exports demand push GDP growth, but household debt a concern: reports Oxford Business Group
The Oxford Business Group notes in its annual country report for Thailand that over the course of the past year, rising overseas demand for goods and services pushed Thailand’s GDP towards five-year highs in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support further expansion in 2018.
Assets of cabinet ministers revealed
Assets of cabinet ministers revealed
BANGKOK: The assets and liabilities of new and soon-to-be-departing cabinet ministers were revealed Friday, showing Deputy Commerce Minister Chutima Bunyapraphasara to be the wealthiest of all.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Machete road rage! Safety over money? Slap on the wrist! || January 19
PHUKET XTRA - January 19 Machete road rage! Slap on the wrist for former DSI chief? Safety over money! Chalong underpass gets official complaint! 14 suspects in southern bus blaze! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thai man, 21, charged after pulling machete in Phuket road rage incident
Thai man, 21, charged after pulling machete in Phuket road rage incident
PHUKET: A 21-year-old man has received three charges from Phuket City Police after footage was released online of him yielding a 77 centimetre machete and violently threatening the driver of another vehicle which happened to be filming him at the time of the incident.
Provincial Police hunt Phuket Bitcoin robbery suspects
Provincial Police hunt Phuket Bitcoin robbery suspects
PHUKET: During a visit to the island yesterday (Jan 18), the deputy commander of the Tourist Police Division confirmed that a team from the Phuket Provincial Police are hunting for the suspects wanted in connection with an alleged burglary at a condominium unit in Rawai on Monday (Jan 15).
Russian, Ukrainian drug dealers arrested after being reported by Phuket beach club staff
Russian, Ukrainian drug dealers arrested after being reported by Phuket beach club staff
PHUKET: Police yesterday arrested a Russian man and Ukranian woman at a popular beach club in Kamala when they were found in possession of various drugs after staff at the beach club became suspicious of the man’s activities.
Parrotfish catching in Phuket lands six French nationals in hot water
Parrotfish catching in Phuket lands six French nationals in hot water
PHUKET: Five Frenchmen and one French woman were arrested yesterday after they were found to have caught protected marine animals near Phromthep Cape, the southernmost point of Phuket.
Safety the priority not money, says commander of Tourist Police
Safety the priority not money, says commander of Tourist Police
PHUKET: The deputy commander of the Tourist Police Division has said that safety should come before money following this week’s boating accidents which left dozens of people injured.
The Codfather Murder Mystery at the Green Man
The Codfather Murder Mystery at the Green Man
Grab your tommy guns, flappers and molls and head to the Green Man in Chalong from 6:30pm for The Codfather – the latest Murder Mystery from Theatrix Production’s Dying to Act team about the best trampoline. We’re given’em an offer dey can’t refuse… just B550 to enjoy a welcome drink, four courses of pub finger food, plus a dastardly tale of murder and mayhem among the speakeasies, gangsters and dames of prohibition era Chicago. Solve the murder(s) and win great prizes!
Public Notice Phuket Gazette.
Public Notice Phuket Gazette.
Former Phuket Democrat MP files complaint against Chalong Underpass construction
Former Phuket Democrat MP files complaint against Chalong Underpass construction
PHUKET: A former Phuket Democrat MP yesterday (Jan 18) filed a complaint to the Phuket Governor for delays in the construction of the Chalong Underpass.
Get ready for the return of the Bangkok International Rugby Tens
Get ready for the return of the Bangkok International Rugby Tens
RUGBY: Rugby fans around South East Asia and in Bangkok in particular, get ready, the Bangkok International Rugby Tens are almost here.
Nine dead as huge storms batter Europe
Nine dead as huge storms batter Europe
GERMANY: Nine people including two firefighters were killed yesterday (Jan 18) as violent gales battered northern Europe, snapping air and train links.
Sex-toy scene film shoot on Khao San halted
Sex-toy scene film shoot on Khao San halted
BANGKOK: Bangkok police have taken legal action against a Pattaya-based film company for putting up a stall selling sex toys for filming purposes on Khao San Rd, following complaints from local businesses.
Four ‘lenders’ to be grilled over Prawit’s watches
Four ‘lenders’ to be grilled over Prawit’s watches
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will question four people linked to the scandal over luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.