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Four Phuket teens arrested for violent New Year attack
Four Phuket teens arrested for violent New Year attack
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that four teenagers who are part of a gang wanted in connection with a violent attack on a member of the public on New Years Day surrendered to police yesterday and have been charged with causing bodily or mental harm.
Guardiola fears City stars in danger over fixture pile-up
Guardiola fears City stars in danger over fixture pile-up
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola saw Manchester City return to winning ways at the end of the Premier League’s exhausting holiday schedule, but warned the English game is in danger of destroying its top stars.
Road deaths at 423 after final day of New Year holiday
Road deaths at 423 after final day of New Year holiday
NATIONWIDE: The holiday season road death toll rose to 423 yesterday (Jan 3), the final day of the “Seven Dangerous Days” of New Year travel, with Nakhon Ratchasima the province with the most deaths.
Phuket closes New Year Seven Days of Danger with two dead, 46 injured
Phuket closes New Year Seven Days of Danger with two dead, 46 injured
PHUKET: Phuket has closed out the Seven Days of Danger New Year road-safety campaign with two people killed and 46 injured in 46 accidents, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 4).
Man wanted for theft in Trang arrested in Phuket
Man wanted for theft in Trang arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Chalong Police yesterday arrested a man who was wanted on arrested warrants issued in Trang province for theft in May and September last year.
High-tech ship en route to resume hunt for MH370
High-tech ship en route to resume hunt for MH370
MALAYSIA: A US exploration firm said yesterday (Jan 3) that it has sent a high-tech vessel in hopes of soon resuming the hunt for flight MH370, whose disappearance is one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
Sek Loso to face drug charge after positive urine test
Sek Loso to face drug charge after positive urine test
BANGKOK: Police will press a drug charge on Sek Loso after substances were found in his urine. The popular rock star is detained in Nakhon Sri Thammarat after allegedly firing gunshots in public following a concert last Friday (Dec 29).
Drink-driving behind 90% of violations
Drink-driving behind 90% of violations
NATIONWIDE: Drink-driving cases accounted for almost 90% of traffic offences during the New Year holiday period, according to the Probation Department.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Haze battle! Grounded in Chalong? Botched nose job! || January 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Haze battle! Grounded in Chalong? Botched nose job! || January 3
PHUKET XTRA - January 3 Botched: Nose implants gone wrong! Haze battle! Thai rocker faces more charges? Two grounded in Chalong crash! Poll results are here! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Aircraft, passenger traffic at Thai airports continue to boom
Aircraft, passenger traffic at Thai airports continue to boom
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has reported continued growth in both aircraft movements and passenger traffic at six airports under its management from January to November 2017.
Girl dies after being bitten in bed by cobra
Girl dies after being bitten in bed by cobra
SURAT THANI: A nine-year-old girl was found dead in her bed this morning (Jan 3) after being bitten overnight by a cobra also discovered under the blanket.
Four of 12 Surin beach demands ticked off, says MaAnn
Four of 12 Surin beach demands ticked off, says MaAnn
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), has announced that his office has already tackled four of 12 demands presented by Surin Beach locals when they massed at the beach on Nov 27.
Entries now open for Top of the Gulf Regatta
Entries now open for Top of the Gulf Regatta
SAILING: The Notice of Race (NOR) has been published for the 14th Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina and entries are now being taken.
No Phuket road-accident deaths on sixth day of danger
No Phuket road-accident deaths on sixth day of danger
PHUKET: Phuket recorded zero deaths for the sixth day of Seven Days of Danger New Year road-safety campaign, the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported this morning (Jan 3).
Jankovic upbeat about Thailand’s chances
Jankovic upbeat about Thailand’s chances
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Zoran Jankovic believes his team has the ability to beat North Korea in the first match of the AFC U23 Championship in China on Jan 10.
Thailand should recognise tourists’ driver’s licences, says poll
Thailand should recognise tourists’ driver’s licences, says poll
PHUKET: A whopping 78% of respondents to an online poll have called for police and other officials who assist in enforcing traffic laws to recognise tourists’ driver’s licenses issued in their home countries.
A hundred inmates on the loose after deadly Brazil prison riot
A hundred inmates on the loose after deadly Brazil prison riot
BRAZIL: Nearly a hundred escaped inmates remained at large from a state prison in Brazil yesterday (Jan 2) after a deadly riot between rival gangs left nine prisoners dead, all of them burned and two decapitated, officials said.
Accused rocker ‘won’t get VIP treatment’ in the South
Accused rocker ‘won’t get VIP treatment’ in the South
NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: Kannayao police have handed over Sek Loso to their colleagues from Nakhon Sri Thammarat, who are taking the rocker back to the southern province to face charges.
Bus crash driver ‘high on meth’
Bus crash driver ‘high on meth’
SURAT THANI: The driver of a bus that skidded off a road on Monday (Jan 1), injuring an American passenger, tested positive for drugs, a police officer said yesterday (Jan 2).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rocker arrested twice? Super Moon! 7 Days of Danger continues! || Jan. 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rocker arrested twice? Super Moon! 7 Days of Danger continues! || Jan. 2
PHUKET XTRA - January 2 Rocker's crazy New Year weekend! No fatalities during New Year's Eve/Day! Super Moon Tuesday! Army commanders warn politicos? || Suicide hotline Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket