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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops respond to inaction in drunk driver case, Phuket ‘tour’ boat sinks || Jan 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops respond to inaction in drunk driver case, Phuket ‘tour’ boat sinks || Jan 10
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
DMCR search finds Omura whales, but no albino
DMCR search finds Omura whales, but no albino
PHUKET: The search for Omura’s whales off Phuket by a team of experts from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has found several of the rare marine creatures in local waters, but has failed to find the albino Omura’s whale that prompted the search.
Phuket officials address migrant worker issues
Phuket officials address migrant worker issues
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Jan 9) led a meeting to discuss issues involving migrant workers on the island, following recent raids netting dozens of illegal labourers from China.
Christina Aguilar charity concert to support Thalang Hospital
Christina Aguilar charity concert to support Thalang Hospital
PHUKET: Thai artist Christina Aguilar is to perform a charity concert at Bang Tao Beach on Jan 27 to raise money for Thalang Hospital to buy essential medical equipment.
PM blames economic woes on central bank
PM blames economic woes on central bank
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has accused the Bank of Thailand (BoT) of damaging the economy, causing troubles for the poor and small- and medium-sized businesses, by raising its policy rate.
Illegal Phuket tour boat sinks near Koh Hei
Illegal Phuket tour boat sinks near Koh Hei
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has confirmed that no people were injured when a boat taking six Russian tourists on a day trip sank off Koh Hei (Coral Island) late yesterday (Jan 9).
MG driver killed as car slams into parked pickup, power pole
MG driver killed as car slams into parked pickup, power pole
PHUKET: An MG sedan careened into the back of a pickup truck, lost control, struck a power pole and ultimately collided with a motorcycle on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Jan 10). The driver of the MG car was killed in the impact with the power pole.
Officials target coastal erosion at Sai Kaew
Officials target coastal erosion at Sai Kaew
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning held a public meeting at Tha Chatchai School in Mai Khao yesterday (Jan 9) to discuss plans to counter coastal erosion at nearby Sai Kaew beach.
South Korea parliament passes bill banning dog meat trade
South Korea parliament passes bill banning dog meat trade
SEOUL: South Korea’s parliament passed a bill yesterday (Jan 9) banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have called an embarrassment for the country.
Thai duo pull off major upset in KL
Thai duo pull off major upset in KL
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Supak Jomkoh and Supissara Paewsampran booked their berth in the last 16 of the season-opening BWF Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Jan 9).
Full explanation ‘next week’ on Thaksin’s hospital stay
Full explanation ‘next week’ on Thaksin’s hospital stay
BANGKOK: The prisons chief promised yesterday (Jan 9) that next week he will answer all questions about convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s extended stay in the Police General Hospital.
Police urged to expedite action against drunk driver
Police urged to expedite action against drunk driver
PHUKET: People whose motorbikes were struck by a drunk driver before the New Year are calling for police to expedite action against the driver so they have their motorbikes fixed and go about their lives.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cause of Patong fire under investigation, Marine industry spurs action after boat crash || Jan 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cause of Patong fire under investigation, Marine industry spurs action after boat crash || Jan 9
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Faulty buoy has no impact on tsunami warning, dept says
Faulty buoy has no impact on tsunami warning, dept says
PHUKET: The country’s tsunami early warning system remains up and running despite a fault being detected in one of the tsunami buoys deployed in the Andaman Sea last week, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said on Monday (Jan 8).
Patong Police investigate tourist urination incident in tuk-tuk
Patong Police investigate tourist urination incident in tuk-tuk
PHUKET: In a recent case of misconduct, a male tourist was caught on camera urinating while standing on the back of a tuk-tuk. The incident, which occurred approximately two months ago, has resurfaced on social media, prompting swift action from local authorities.
Fire engulfs shop in Patong
Fire engulfs shop in Patong
PHUKET: Police are investigating a fire that broke out at an apparel and accessories shop on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong early this morning (Jan 9).
FTI Green Fair 2024
FTI Green Fair 2024
Organised by the Phuket Thai Industries, and held at Robinson Chalong Phuket Mall, the event will showcase electric vehicle innovations of all types, motorcycles to the trucks. Solar cell panels and other renewable energy innovations, and financial consulting, all emphasizing the use of clean energy and preserving the environment.
Phuket tour boat crash spurs industry action
Phuket tour boat crash spurs industry action
PHUKET: The tour speedboat crash at Koh Maiton that killed a 5-year-old Russian girl has spurred action by the leading figures in Phuket’s tour boat industry to help prevent any similar accidents from happening in the future.
German football legend Beckenbauer dies aged 78
German football legend Beckenbauer dies aged 78
FOOTBALL: Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said yesterday (Jan 8).
Weed advocates slam control bill
Weed advocates slam control bill
BANGKOK: Advocates of cannabis legalisation blasted Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew’s decision to endorse a new draft of the cannabis and hemp control bill without consulting the civil sector as he had promised.