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Underwater power line planned for Koh Lon
Underwater power line planned for Koh Lon
PHUKET: Koh Lon, a sparsely inhabited island in Chalong Bay, is on track to receive a permanent electricity supply through an underwater power line connection from Phuket. The project is already in progress, although officials have not yet disclosed a specific timeline.
Verstappen takes dominant pole in Japan
Verstappen takes dominant pole in Japan
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen destroyed the competition to take pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of first-time front-row starter Oscar Piastri yesterday (Sept 23).
World’s best beach in Trang set to reopen in October
World’s best beach in Trang set to reopen in October
TRANG: After receiving the prestigious title of the world’s best beach from the World Beach Guide earlier this year, Koh Kradan is now preparing to welcome visitors once more as it reopens its shores on October 1. The island will remain accessible until May 31 next year.
Karabakh rebels negotiate withdrawing their forces
Karabakh rebels negotiate withdrawing their forces
KORNIDZOR (ARMENIA) - Nagorno-Karabakh separatists were expected to lay down their arms Saturday (Sept 23) under an agreement reached with the Azerbaijan government following its lightning offensive.
Fire damages pool villa in Rawai
Fire damages pool villa in Rawai
PHUKET: A pool villa in the southern part of Phuket was damaged in a fire during the early hours of Friday (Sept 22). Details about the incident are limited to a concise report from the Rawai Municipal Fire Department. Neither the Rawai Municipality nor the Chalong police station, responsible for the area, have issued statements regarding the incident.
Foreigner dies in Phuket airport fatal leap
Foreigner dies in Phuket airport fatal leap
PHUKET: Police officers in Phuket are investigating the death of a Swiss national who fell from the pedestrian bridge at Phuket International Airport last night (Sept 22).
‘Mutant Mayhem’ takes Ninja Turtles back to their roots
‘Mutant Mayhem’ takes Ninja Turtles back to their roots
If you are middle-aged then there is a good chance that you grew up watching those green ninjas – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When the cartoon series first landed in the 1980s most people thought it would be a fad – then came the clothing, the lunchboxes, the trading cards and eventually the live action movies.
Man Utd seek to stop rot as Arsenal host Spurs
Man Utd seek to stop rot as Arsenal host Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester United face old nemesis Vincent Kompany at Burnley this weekend in desperate need of a Premier League win while Arsenal host in-form Tottenham in a tantalising north London derby.
Phuket rains cause floods, bring power lines down
Phuket rains cause floods, bring power lines down
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department’s (TMD) South Western Meteorological Center has reissued its severe weather warning for Phuket as heavy rain continues to batter the island, causing floods, bringing down power lines, and disrupting air and road traffic. Fortunately, no weather-related loss of life has been reported so far.
Phuket hotels keen on demand gains
Phuket hotels keen on demand gains
PHUKET: Hotels in Phuket are unfazed by a sluggish European economy and weak British currency, with Laguna Phuket expecting to record its best high season as Chinese tourists return and international travel demand rebounds.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist stays 14 days at Phuket airport! Is time running out for cannabis shops? || September 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist stays 14 days at Phuket airport! Is time running out for cannabis shops? || September 22
PHUKET XTRA - September 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket advised to brace for severe weather
Phuket advised to brace for severe weather
PHUKET: The light precipitation experienced by Phuket today (Sept 22) is likely to intensify into heavy or very heavy rain tomorrow (Sept 23), according to the warnings issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) South Western Meteorological Center and the Marine Department.
Russian tourist returns home after 14 days at Phuket airport
Russian tourist returns home after 14 days at Phuket airport
PHUKET: A Russian man spent 14 days in the International terminal of Phuket Airport before finally flying home yesterday (Sept 21), as reported by the Phuket Tourist Assistance Center (TAC Phuket). For undisclosed reasons, the story of the tourist’s ordeal was made public by officials only after the situation had been resolved.
Former MP banned for life over monarchy-related post
Former MP banned for life over monarchy-related post
BANGKOK: Former Member of Parliament Pannika Wanich has been handed a lifetime ban from participating in politics by the Supreme Court due to a picture she posted online 13 years ago, which was deemed disrespectful to the monarchy.
Vagabonds claim national 7s spot, Academy teams shine
Vagabonds claim national 7s spot, Academy teams shine
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds RFC secured a deserved berth at the Thailand Rugby Union (TRU) National 7s playoffs following a determined performance at the TRU Southern 7s tournament held in Phang Nga on the weekend of Sept 9-10.
Police tout 191 hotline control room as service for tourists
Police tout 191 hotline control room as service for tourists
PHUKET: Region 8 Police Deputy Commander Pol Maj Gen Saksira Phueakum yesterday (Sept 21) inspected the “operational readiness” of the Phuket control room for the National Emergency Notification Center, better known as the 191 police hotline.
Phuket readies slew of issues to present to PM Srettha
Phuket readies slew of issues to present to PM Srettha
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing to present to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a slew of critical issues facing residents on the island and the island’s tourism industry, including delays with major government projects, Phang Nga airport, water resource issues and the state of the island’s taxi services.
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands empire to son Lachlan
NEW YORK: Rupert Murdoch announced on Thursday (Sept 21) he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.
Women file reports against ’farang-finding’ scam
Women file reports against ’farang-finding’ scam
BANGKOK :Many Thai women say they have been scammed by a matchmaking service on Facebook after paying money in the hope of finding love with a foreign man.
‘The biggest Muay Thai fight in 50 years’
‘The biggest Muay Thai fight in 50 years’
MUAY THAI: ONE Lumpinee 34 is set to be a historic night for the sport of Muay Thai.