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Patong meth user arrested after threatening with guns, homemade grenades
Patong meth user arrested after threatening with guns, homemade grenades
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 25-year-old man who tested positive for methamphetamine use after a standoff with officers while the man was in possession of firearms and an improvised explosive device.
Dubai man arrested for dangerous driving in Phuket
Dubai man arrested for dangerous driving in Phuket
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have been praised for taking action against a foreign man for riding a motorbike recklessly through the heart of Cherng Talay, starting with a wheelie while taking off from traffic lights right in front of Cherng Talay Police Station.
Man faints, dies en route to hospital for medicine
Man faints, dies en route to hospital for medicine
PHUKET: A 60-year-old man passed away early this morning (July 30) after fainting and falling off his bicycle while on his way to get medicine at Thalang Hospital.
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
BANGKOK: The Russian inbound market should reach a new high of 2.2 million arrivals next year, thanks to the 60-day visa-free scheme, while the shortage of aircraft among Russian airlines would continue to hamper the market, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Blackchin haul destroyed in Phuket
Blackchin haul destroyed in Phuket
PHUKET: Concerned about blackchin tilapia fish becoming an invasive species in Phuket waters, some 20kg of the fish being sold at markets on the island have been destroyed amid fears that their eggs and spry might make it into the local ecosystem.
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows ‘severe’ response to rocket deaths
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows ‘severe’ response to rocket deaths
MAJDAL SHAMS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday (July 29) vowed a “severe” response to a deadly strike that killed 12 youths in the annexed Golan Heights, as diplomats raced to contain escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Monkey mischief in Phuket: Tourist’s belongings recovered by police
Monkey mischief in Phuket: Tourist’s belongings recovered by police
PHUKET: A local police officer has been praised for his skills in recovering a Russian woman’s stolen bag from a monkey at Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town.
Thai shuttlers continue brilliant run
Thai shuttlers continue brilliant run
OLYMPICS: Thai badminton stars continued their impressive start at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with the men’s doubles and mixed doubles pairs winning their second group matches on Sunday (July 28) to guarantee their places in the quarter-finals.
‘Fake’ prosecutor arrested and charged
‘Fake’ prosecutor arrested and charged
BANGKOK: The investigation into a bogus prosecutor charged with fraud and making money from his impersonation is being widened, according to a prosecution source.
Body of missing Chinese tourist washes ashore
Body of missing Chinese tourist washes ashore
PHUKET: The body of a 27-year-old Chinese tourist who disappeared in dangerous surf at Karon Beach on Friday was discovered on the rocks near Freedom Beach this morning (July 29).
Traffic warning as Heroines Underpass power pole project gains speed
Traffic warning as Heroines Underpass power pole project gains speed
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Municipality has urged motorists to avoid using the southbound lanes along Thepkrasattri Rd from Thai Watsadu to the Tha Reua Shrine when the power poles beside the road are moved before construction of the Heroines Underpass begins.
Human remains found washed ashore in Wichit
Human remains found washed ashore in Wichit
PHUKET: Police are hoping to identify a portion of a human skeleton found washed ashore beside the Bo Rae - Khao Khat Road in Wichit yesterday (July 28).
Baby turtle rescued from pile of trash on Rawai Beach
Baby turtle rescued from pile of trash on Rawai Beach
PHUKET: A baby Hawksbill turtle has been taken into care after it was rescued from being tangled in a pile of marine trash washed ashore at Rawai Beach yesterday (July 28).
Hamilton takes Spa win after Russell disqualified
Hamilton takes Spa win after Russell disqualified
FORMULA ONE: George Russell was sensationally disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix yesterday (July 28) after leading home a shock Mercedes one-two finish, gifting victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Russian woman arrested over fake US$50 banknotes
Russian woman arrested over fake US$50 banknotes
PHUKET: Kamala Police are investigating claims by a Russian woman that she had no idea US$50 banknotes that she says were given to her by her father were fake.
Women arrested after B500k in illegal sales of untaxed cigarettes, vaping liquids
Women arrested after B500k in illegal sales of untaxed cigarettes, vaping liquids
PHUKET: Two women have been arrested for selling untaxed cigarettes and illegal vaping paraphernalia at a shop in Soi Pha-niang, in Moo 5, Ratsada, where they sold more than half a million baht of the illegal contraband in just the past three months.
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
BANGKOK: The Army has released a white paper for 2024 calling for the procurement of several kinds of weaponry, including armed drones, to handle security challenges to Thailand over the next three years.
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves will today (July 29) claim Britain is “broke and broken” when she reveals the findings of an assessment into the country’s public finances ahead of a forthcoming budget.
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
OLYMPICS: Jutamas Jitpong was the only Thai boxer who won a first round bout on Saturday (July 27) at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Weerapon Jongjoho and Thananya Somnuek both fell at the first hurdle.
Phuket Globetrotter: How not to plan a trip across the Pacific
Phuket Globetrotter: How not to plan a trip across the Pacific
“Surely this can’t be right”, I muttered aloud as I attempted online check-in for our flight to the Solomon Islands. To my dismay, I discovered that our pricey tickets had zero baggage allowance and the additional fees would be US$120 per bag.