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MFP won’t back Srettha
MFP won’t back Srettha
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, faces a more challenging road ahead after the Move Forward Party (MFP) announced yesterday (Aug 15) it would not vote for a Pheu Thai prime minister candidate.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Medicinal mushrooms approved for trials, Phuket tourist in ATV collides with bus || August 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Medicinal mushrooms approved for trials, Phuket tourist in ATV collides with bus || August 15
PHUKET XTRA - August 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Navy calls in DSI to resurrect Bang Khanun encroachment probe
Navy calls in DSI to resurrect Bang Khanun encroachment probe
PHUKET: Pol Capt Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSi) arrived in Phuket today (Aug 15) to inspect firsthand areas in the Bang Khanun Protected Forest Reserve that are occupied by farmers and to speak with senior Navy figures about their plans to build military installations there.
PPAO councillor dies in post-funeral accident
PPAO councillor dies in post-funeral accident
PHUKET: A 51-year-old councillor of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) died after the pickup he was driving slammed into a roadside ditch in Thalang early this morning (Aug 15).
Cabinet approves opium and magic mushroom medicinal trials
Cabinet approves opium and magic mushroom medicinal trials
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has given the green light to a draft royal decree that permits the cultivation of opium and magic mushrooms for medicinal use on a trial basis, it was confirmed on Aug 9.
Patong massage parlour raids continue
Patong massage parlour raids continue
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided another massage parlour whose owner was caught operating the venue without a licence.
THAI targets Q3 2024 exit from rehabilitation
THAI targets Q3 2024 exit from rehabilitation
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) is making significant progress towards emerging from its rehabilitation plan by Q3 2024 and subsequently relisting on the stock market, says THAI CEO Chai Eamsiri.
Grand jury in Trump election probe hands down 10 indictments
Grand jury in Trump election probe hands down 10 indictments
ATLANTA: A grand jury in Georgia yesterday (Aug 14) handed down 10 indictments after a day-long hearing at which prosecutors presented evidence from their investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state, US media reported.
18 arrested for cockfight, Hi-Lo gambling
18 arrested for cockfight, Hi-Lo gambling
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested 18 people for illegal gambling following a raid at a venue in Srisoonthorn on Sunday (Aug 13).
Nualphan to run for FAT presidency
Nualphan to run for FAT presidency
FOOTBALL: National team manager Nualphan Lamsam announced on Sunday (Aug 13) her intention to seek the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) presidency to get the trouble-plagued sport out of its crisis.
Pension rule change draws fire
Pension rule change draws fire
BANGKOK: Critics have slammed the outgoing government for issuing a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
Pattaya considers nighttime beach curfew
Pattaya considers nighttime beach curfew
BANGKOK: Pattaya City authorities are considering implementing specified opening hours for its beaches in order to handle the increasing issue of late-night disturbances caused by revelers.
Cambodia’s next leader, Chinese FM pledge to boost ties
Cambodia’s next leader, Chinese FM pledge to boost ties
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s next leader Hun Manet said he met China’s foreign minister Wang Yi in the capital Phnom Penh yesterday (Aug 13) and they pledged to boost ties between the two countries.
Patong massage operator raided for using minors
Patong massage operator raided for using minors
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided the operator of a second massage shop for using minors to provide massage services.
Farrell at risk of missing England World Cup opener after Wales red card
Farrell at risk of missing England World Cup opener after Wales red card
RUGBY: Captain Owen Farrell could miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign after he was sent off in a come-from behind 19-17 warm-up win over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday (Aug 12).
Patong tuk-tuks warned against using public parking spaces
Patong tuk-tuks warned against using public parking spaces
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a warning for all tuk-tuks in the town to stop using public parking spaces, especially along the Patong beach road.
Jason Wilder memorial raises B32k for charity
Jason Wilder memorial raises B32k for charity
A charity memorial held in Phuket Town last month in memory of renowned Phuket DJ Jason Wilder (real last name Winder) raised more than B32,000 to buy musical instruments for  impoverished school children in Northern Thailand.
‘SmartLand’ app arrest in Phuket
‘SmartLand’ app arrest in Phuket
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Phuket for providing a “mule account” for the ‘SmartLand’ scam app, which has duped people out of millions of baht.
More rain forecast
More rain forecast
PHUKET: The wet weather that has soaked Phuket over the weekend is set to continue with heavy to very heavy rain and strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea forecast through at least tomorrow, the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) announced this morning (Aug 14).
Boatman faints during Phuket sea trip with tourist
Boatman faints during Phuket sea trip with tourist
PHUKET: A British holidaymaker, identified by Phuket Tourist Police only as Mr Christopher, safely returned to shore and provided assistance to his long-tail boat skipper after the latter passed out during a sea trip from Koh Yao Noi last Friday (Aug 11).