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Police warn against political apparel on election day
Police warn against political apparel on election day
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police have warned that wearing clothing with logos of political parties or names of their candidates during the upcoming general election on May 13-14 can may be considered illegal campaigning and thus result in a hefty fine or even imprisonment.
Man charged for vicious beating of woman in Patong
Man charged for vicious beating of woman in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a man has been charged for viciously beating a woman in a karaoke car park in Patong late last month.
Nigerian arrested after failed drug bust
Nigerian arrested after failed drug bust
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have arrested a Nigerian man for illegally entering the country after a raid on his rented home in Rawai failed to result in any drugs seized.
Patong motorbike taxi driver threatens woman, fined B2,500
Patong motorbike taxi driver threatens woman, fined B2,500
PHUKET: A Patong motorbike taxi driver has been fined B2,500 and ordered to attend eight hours of mandatory behaviour training for verbally abusing and threatening a woman who refused to use his taxi service.
Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud
Couple get 12,640 years each for investment fraud
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (May 10) handed down prison terms totalling 12,640 years each to a married couple who defrauded people into investing in a bogus savings scheme, with victims reporting cumulative losses of B1.3 billion.
Thai women win 4x100m relay title, silver for men
Thai women win 4x100m relay title, silver for men
SEA GAMES: The Thai women’s 4x100m relay team won the gold medal at the SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 10).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass woes, Mass fish death explanation, Attempts to disqualify PM candidate || May 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass woes, Mass fish death explanation, Attempts to disqualify PM candidate || May 10
PHUKET XTRA - May 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rainwater runoff blamed for mass fish death at Nai Harn lake
Rainwater runoff blamed for mass fish death at Nai Harn lake
PHUKET: An influx of freshwater from heavy downpours in recent days has been blamed for causing thousands of fish to die at Nai Harn Lake.
Darasamut Underpass ‘never fully maintained’, says election candidate
Darasamut Underpass ‘never fully maintained’, says election candidate
PHUKET: The essential safety equipment in the Darasamut Underpass, including the pumps, have never had a full overhaul, a candidate for the upcoming election has claimed.
Dumped by girlfriend, Chumphon man wounds ex, shoots self dead
Dumped by girlfriend, Chumphon man wounds ex, shoots self dead
PHUKET: A Chumphon man shot his girlfriend, wounding her, following their breakup at a house in Wichit last night (May 9), before killing himself with a gunshot to the head.
Trump liable for sexually abusing writer, faces $5 mn damages
Trump liable for sexually abusing writer, faces $5 mn damages
NEW YORK: A US jury yesterday (May 9) found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming an American former magazine columnist and ordered the ex-president to pay her US$5 million (B168mn) in damages.
Kieran decimates rivals for 2nd gold
Kieran decimates rivals for 2nd gold
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s Kieran Tuntivate claimed his second gold medal of the 32nd SEA Games after winning the men’s 5,000 metres title in Phnom Penh yesterday (May 9).
15th charge laid in serial killings case
15th charge laid in serial killings case
BANGKOK: Police laid another charge against alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn yesterday (May 9), saying they had evidence showing she poisoned a 15th victim with cyanide in 2015.
Phuket motorbike rental shops targetted in road safety drive
Phuket motorbike rental shops targetted in road safety drive
PHUKET: Phuket officials have set their sights on inspecting motorbike rental shops as part of the measures to be set out to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries in accidents on Phuket’s roads.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Delayed starts for Phuket schools, Heavy weather warning, Hope for Daniel || May 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Delayed starts for Phuket schools, Heavy weather warning, Hope for Daniel || May 9
PHUKET XTRA - May 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Town schools to postpone start of new school year
Phuket Town schools to postpone start of new school year
PHUKET: Seven schools in Phuket Town operated under Phuket City Municipality will not resume classes for the new school year on May 16. Instead, students at the schools will start the new school year on May 29.
Virus curbs set to return to schools
Virus curbs set to return to schools
BANGKOK: The Education and Public Health ministries have been told to ramp up COVID-19 control measures in schools due to concerns over a potential spike in infections when students begin returning to class later this month.
Russia marks Victory Day under shadow of Ukraine setbacks
Russia marks Victory Day under shadow of Ukraine setbacks
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin is set to preside over Victory Day celebrations today (May 9) overshadowed by Russia’s battlefield failures in Ukraine, confrontation with the West and fear of new attacks at home.
Soraoat wins but Puripol’s dream ends
Soraoat wins but Puripol’s dream ends
SEA GAMES: Thai sprinter Soraoat Dapbang won the men’s 200m title at the SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 8) as teammate Puripol Boonson’s campaign ended prematurely due to injury.
Hopes float to re-open flooded underpass
Hopes float to re-open flooded underpass
PHUKET: Traffic Police are hoping the Darasamut Underpass will fully re-open by this afternoon (May 9) after more than a day of attempting to clear the tunnel of dangerous flood waters.