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As another turtle nest found, mother leatherback found dead
As another turtle nest found, mother leatherback found dead
PHUKET: Park officials at Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Thai Mueang, north of Phuket, have found another nest of turtle eggs believed to have been laid by a large leatherback they have nicknamed ‘Big Mum’.
Patong DJ arrested, wanted for attempted murder sentence in Brussels
Patong DJ arrested, wanted for attempted murder sentence in Brussels
PHUKET: A 36-year-old man sentenced to prison for 10 years in Belgium for attempted murder has been arrested in Patong, where he worked as a DJ at a nightlife venue.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Praise for new road prompts call for more, Phuket seaplane terminal on the way? || Jan 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Praise for new road prompts call for more, Phuket seaplane terminal on the way? || Jan 23
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Land Bridge project to benefit all southerners, Srettha says
Land Bridge project to benefit all southerners, Srettha says
RANONG: The government is confident that its B1-trillion Land Bridge megaproject will bring substantial benefits to the entire southern region, not just the province, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted on Monday (Jan 22).
Phuket City Municipality seeks ‘special administration’ status
Phuket City Municipality seeks ‘special administration’ status
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has presented to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a formal request for ‘Nakhon Phuket’ (‘Phuket City Municipality’) to be granted special administration status so that it can better provide for its residents and adequately further develop the town.
Israeli man arrested for attempted robbery of Patong currency exchange booth
Israeli man arrested for attempted robbery of Patong currency exchange booth
PHUKET: Patong Police have tracked down and arrested an Israeli man wanted for the attempted robbery of a currency exchange booth on Phra Barami Rd on Dec 31.
Tourists escape serious injury as van hits power pole
Tourists escape serious injury as van hits power pole
PHUKET: Three Croatian tourists luckily escaped with only minor injuries after the van they were travelling in slammed into a power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (Jan 22).
Russian poker club busted in Rawai
Russian poker club busted in Rawai
PHUKET: Five Russians, four men and one woman, were arrested in a gambling raid at a luxury villa in Rawai yesterday (Jan 22).
La Gritta – a wonderful dining experience in a truly magical location
La Gritta – a wonderful dining experience in a truly magical location
Phuket residents and tourists alike have been enjoying the delights of La Gritta restaurant for many years, something my dining partner and I were fortunate to finally do on a recent visit to the acclaimed venue at the Amari Phuket, just south of Patong.
Paetongtarn wants Olympic status for Muay Thai
Paetongtarn wants Olympic status for Muay Thai
MUAY THAI: Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the deputy chairperson of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, is pushing to have Muay Thai become an Olympic sport.
Governor confident of B50mn for two projects
Governor confident of B50mn for two projects
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat says he is confident Phuket will receive funding for two key projects under emergency budgets being approved at the mobile Cabinet meeting in Ranong.
Fashion Show by Infinity Luxury Beach Concept
Fashion Show by Infinity Luxury Beach Concept
Held at Floresta Mini Convention Hall Central Phuket and sponsored by EDEN BY THE LAKE, from 5-6:30pm. Tickets for mingling (no seat) - THB 300 p.p,tickets with seat at the fashion show - THB 500. Tickets include delicious finger food and soft drinks. Get you tickets here - https://picphuket.com/
Quick arrests expected for Indian suspects in dismembered body case
Quick arrests expected for Indian suspects in dismembered body case
BANGKOK: The national police chief expects Indian authorities will soon arrest two Indian suspects in the murder of a Myanmar job seeker whose body was dismembered and hidden in a freezer in Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district over the weekend.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Karon wastewater treatment expansion, ‘Black Rock’ search, Saudi tourist arrested || Jan 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Karon wastewater treatment expansion, ‘Black Rock’ search, Saudi tourist arrested || Jan 22
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kuwaiti woman killed in motorbike accident
Kuwaiti woman killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A Kuwaiti woman has died after a motorbike accident in Kamala early this morning (Jan 22).
DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump
DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump
WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election campaign yesterday (Jan 21) and threw his support behind the former president.
Mayor to expand wastewater treatment at Karon
Mayor to expand wastewater treatment at Karon
PHUKET: Karon Mayor Jadet Wicharasorn has announced a project to expand the capacity of the wastewater treatment facility at the Nong Harn Pond by 3,000 cubic metres of wastewater a day.
War Elephants inch towards Asian Cup last 16
War Elephants inch towards Asian Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Masatada Ishii said he was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman 0-0 yesterday (Jan 21) to inch closer to the Asian Cup knockout rounds.
Tourists safe after lost in the dark at Laem Krathing
Tourists safe after lost in the dark at Laem Krathing
PHUKET: Two tourists were found safe by Rawai Municipality rescue workers after the two women became lost in the dark near Laem Krating last night (Jan 21).
Governor praises new road from Wat Tha Reua to Baan Manik
Governor praises new road from Wat Tha Reua to Baan Manik
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined local officials yesterday (Jan 21) in thanking local landowner Boonrung Bun-Eab for donating land and a road joining behind Wat Tha Reua, south of the Heroines Monument, to Baan Manik in Cherng Talay in the hope of alleviating heavy traffic congestion on Thepkrasattri Rd and on Srisoonthorn Rd.