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Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival
Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival
FOOTBALL: Liverpool can strengthen their position on top of the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth tomorrow (Jan 21) while spluttering Arsenal will hope for a slip from the Reds as they look to get their title challenge back on track against Crystal Palace later today.
Voice clips show police knew they had ‘wrong guy’
Voice clips show police knew they had ‘wrong guy’
BANGKOK: Six voice clips have been released that reveal how police in Aranyaprathet knew they had arrested the wrong suspect for the murder of a 47-year-old woman, Buanhan Tansu.
Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
PHUKET: A 41-year-old Saudi Arabian man was apprehended at Phuket airport yesterday (Jan 19) for his alleged involvement in child sex abuse and trafficking in Thailand. Two weeks earlier a Russian national was arrested on identical charges upon arrival to Phuket.
Police crack down on parking violators in Patong
Police crack down on parking violators in Patong
PHUKET: In a bid to tackle the persistent issue of traffic congestions and road accidents in Patong, the island’s busiest tourism hotspot, the police have initiated a crackdown on people violating parking rules on the streets.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: UFC legend GSP in Bang Tao, One dead in domestic dispute, Road rage at Phuket airport || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: UFC legend GSP in Bang Tao, One dead in domestic dispute, Road rage at Phuket airport || Jan 19
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New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach
New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach
RUGBY: Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to “build a way forward” for the Wallabies as officials confirmed today (Jan 19) he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.
Tourists witness van driver road rage at Phuket airport
Tourists witness van driver road rage at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Police are investigating an assault at Phuket International Airport where one van driver repeatedly kicked another van driver, prompting the second van driver to flee into the departures terminal.
50-year lese-majeste term a record, say lawyers
50-year lese-majeste term a record, say lawyers
BANGKOK: A Chiang Rai man is facing 50 years in prison for royal defamation after the Court of Appeal found him guilty on more counts in addition to those for which he was sentenced earlier, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said yesterday (Jan 18).
WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
GENEVA: Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday (Jan 18) of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI.
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
BANGKOK: The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand’s success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by British daily ‘The Telegraph’.
Phuket marks Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
Phuket marks Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, marked Royal Thai Armed Forces Day yesterday (Jan 18) with an assembly of marines and other personnel at its naval base at Laem Kaen in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga.
Domestic dispute leaves one dead, one injured
Domestic dispute leaves one dead, one injured
PHUKET: A domestic dispute in Wichit yesterday (Jan 18) resulted in one person being stabbed to death and another person injured and taken to hospital, police have confirmed.
Phuket hosts southern region road safety seminar
Phuket hosts southern region road safety seminar
PHUKET: A two-day road safety initiative between 14 southern Thai provinces kicked off in Phuket yesterday (Jan 18).
Colonials rule at the Pryder Cup in Kamala
Colonials rule at the Pryder Cup in Kamala
BOWLS: The major competition series continued at Kamala Lawn Bowls last Friday (Jan 12) with a record-breaking number of players contesting the 11th edition of the Pryder Cup.
Stiffer sentence for policeman who ran over doctor
Stiffer sentence for policeman who ran over doctor
BANGKOK: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (Jan 17) increased the prison term handed to a junior policeman who ran over and killed a doctor on a pedestrian crossing in January 2022.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Handout scheme likely delayed, Phuket Tourist Police kept busy around the island || Jan 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Handout scheme likely delayed, Phuket Tourist Police kept busy around the island || Jan 18
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry said the target of B3.5 trillion in revenue and 40 million foreign arrivals this year set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains a challenge, but it plans to drive spending and longer stays through soft power products, events and safety measures.
Cafe Del Mar rapped for noise levels
Cafe Del Mar rapped for noise levels
PHUKET: The hugely popular entertainment venue Cafe Del Mar has been reprimanded by Kamala police for causing noise pollution and siturbing local residents.
Vape vendors arrested, hookahs seized on Bangla
Vape vendors arrested, hookahs seized on Bangla
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) conducted raids along Bangla Rd last night (Jan 17), arresting seven people, including one foreigner, for selling vaping devices and providing hookahs for tourists.