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Power outages to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn areas
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn areas
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced power outages that will affect homes in Cherng Talay and Srisoonthorn tomorrow (Aug 25).
Road safety campaign inches forward
Road safety campaign inches forward
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) is to create a map to be handed out to tourists highlighting the main roads across the island and the locations of the “high risk” points. The map is to be featured in three languages, the Phuket Road Safety Committee has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thaksin in hospital, Airgun shooting gets Phuketian arrested, B225 million land probe || August 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thaksin in hospital, Airgun shooting gets Phuketian arrested, B225 million land probe || August 23
PHUKET XTRA - August 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Injured dolphin found beached at Thai Mueang
Injured dolphin found beached at Thai Mueang
PHUKET: An injured dolphin has been taken into care after it was found beached at Thai Mueang, north of Phuket, yesterday (Aug 22).
Impact study due for ‘Andaman road’
Impact study due for ‘Andaman road’
BANGKOK: An impact study will be carried out on a proposed Andaman coastal road project linking Ranong and Satun provinces, according to the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
English complaint form launched on Traffy Fondue
English complaint form launched on Traffy Fondue
PHUKET: There is now a form in English for foreigners to use to file complaints through the Traffy Fondue app, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
DSI investigate B225mn land grab in Sirinath National Park
DSI investigate B225mn land grab in Sirinath National Park
PHUKET: Pol Capt Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director General of the Department of Special Investigation, arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 22) to inspect a parcel of land valued at B225 million that is under investigation for encroaching on Sirinath National Park.
Water outages to affect Chao Fa East, Cape Panwa areas
Water outages to affect Chao Fa East, Cape Panwa areas
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a mains water supply outage to affect homes and businesses on Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong and in the Cape Panwa area tomorrow (Aug 24).
Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
TOKYO: Japan will release water from the stricken Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean from tomorrow (Aug 24), 12 years after one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.
Thailand ease past Cambodia in U23 Championship
Thailand ease past Cambodia in U23 Championship
FOOTBALL: Hosts Thailand sealed the top spot in Group A and booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFF U23 Championship after a 2-0 victory over Cambodia on Monday night (Aug 21).
PM-elect vows to improve Thais’ lives
PM-elect vows to improve Thais’ lives
BANGKOK: Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Aug 22) he was ready to work to his utmost to improve the living conditions of Thai people.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Prime Minister! Thaksin returns and goes to jail, Phuket cannabis inspections || August 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Prime Minister! Thaksin returns and goes to jail, Phuket cannabis inspections || August 22
PHUKET XTRA - August 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man arrested for airgun shooting in Thalang
Man arrested for airgun shooting in Thalang
PHUKET: A 33-year-old man has been arrested for shooting and wounding another man with an airgun after an argument had ensued over the man stealing fruit and vegetables from a private garden.
Turtle caught in fishing net has flipper amputated
Turtle caught in fishing net has flipper amputated
PHUKET: A turtle rescued at Sai Kaew beach in Mai Khao has had to have most of its front right flipper amputated due to the injury suffered by the turtle by being entangled in discarded ropes and fishing net.
Bypass reopens after gas-cylinder truck overturns at underpass
Bypass reopens after gas-cylinder truck overturns at underpass
PHUKET: An alarming incident occurred as a truck carrying cooking gas cylinders overturned on the southbound lanes leading into the Samkong Underpass on the bypass road at around 10:20am today (Aug 22).
Thaksin jailed on return after 15 years in exile
Thaksin jailed on return after 15 years in exile
BANGKOK: Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned from 15 years in exile today (Aug 22) and was immediately jailed for eight years, but his time behind bars could be cut short with his party on the cusp of winning back power.
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s parliament elected long-time ruler Hun Sen’s eldest son as the new prime minister today (Aug 22), sealing a dynastic handover of power after last month’s one-sided polls.
Thaksin returns to face arrest
Thaksin returns to face arrest
BANGKOK: Thailand’s divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the kingdom today (Aug 22), after 15 years in exile and hours before parliament votes for a new prime minister.
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
FOOTBALL: Arsenal shrugged off Takehiro Tomiyasu’s red card to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season as Martin Odegaard sealed a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 21).
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai and 10 other parties, two linked to the military, announced a coalition with 314 votes in the House and Pheu Thai’s Srettha Thavisin as their candidate for prime minister yesterday (Aug 21).