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Phuket prisoners to get vocational training in boatbuilding
Phuket prisoners to get vocational training in boatbuilding
PHUKET: Ten inmates from Phuket Prison will start training as boatbuilders from next Monday (May 8) under a project to provide prisoners with skills to use to support themselves after their release from jail.
Arsenal back on top of Premier League after beating Chelsea
Arsenal back on top of Premier League after beating Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League as the Norway midfielder’s double inspired a 3-1 win against woeful Chelsea yesterday (May 2).
Evidence implicates police officer in ‘Aem Cyanide’ case
Evidence implicates police officer in ‘Aem Cyanide’ case
BANGKOK: Investigators have obtained evidence implicating a police officer in offences committed by alleged cyanide killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn.
Their Majesties to attend King Charles’ coronation
Their Majesties to attend King Charles’ coronation
LONDON: Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand will pay a Royal Visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III, to attend the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in London, the Bureau of the Royal Household announced yesterday (May 2).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop implicated in cyanide serial killer case, Phuket airport runway woes, Fatal crashes || May 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop implicated in cyanide serial killer case, Phuket airport runway woes, Fatal crashes || May 2
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Chinese outpace Russian arrivals to Phuket
Chinese outpace Russian arrivals to Phuket
PHUKET: The number of Chinese arrivals over the past week surpassed the number of Russian arrivals by more than 4,000, according to the latest report released by Phuket Immigration.
Alcohol bans for election days confirmed
Alcohol bans for election days confirmed
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Chief Pol Maj Gen Sermpan Sirikong has confirmed that the ban on the sale of alcohol for the early voting to be observed this weekend and for the national general election on May 14 will be enforced to full effect.
Machete murder fugitive arrested at Phuket elephant camp
Machete murder fugitive arrested at Phuket elephant camp
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Suppression Division (CSD) Region 5 branch have arrested a man at an elephant camp in Pa Khlok who was wanted for using a machete to kill a man in Nakhon Sri Thammarat.
Thaksin says he’ll be back soon after Paetongtarn gives birth
Thaksin says he’ll be back soon after Paetongtarn gives birth
BANGKOK: Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wrote on social media that now his seventh and youngest grandchild has been born, he will be back soon because at 73 years old, he wants to care of his grandchildren.
Three killed in road accidents
Three killed in road accidents
PHUKET: Three people were killed in road accidents today (May 1), including a 17-year-old male struck by a motorbike after he jumped a red light in Thalang.
Philippines won’t become military staging post: Marcos
Philippines won’t become military staging post: Marcos
MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos said his government would not allow the Philippines to become a “staging post” for military action ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden today (May 1).
Phuket airport runway hole causes flight delays
Phuket airport runway hole causes flight delays
PHUKET: People boarding flights to or from Phuket International Airport have been advised to check with their airlines for any delays following delays starting yesterday resulting from a hole in the runway.
Man City back on top as Newcastle, Man Utd press top-four claims
Man City back on top as Newcastle, Man Utd press top-four claims
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored his 50th goal of the season yesterday (Apr 30) as Manchester City beat Fulham to return to the Premier League summit, with Newcastle and Manchester United winning to close in on a top-four finish.
Phuket Bike Week draws to a close
Phuket Bike Week draws to a close
PHUKET: Phuket Bike Week drew to a close yesterday following a concert by legendary Thai rock band Carabao at Loma Park, Patong, on Saturday night (Apr 29).
AUSTCHAM Members Briefing - Empower Your Brain
AUSTCHAM Members Briefing - Empower Your Brain
Most of us are aware that keeping our bodies physically active is important to remain healthy and prevent illness. This is the same approach that we need to take for brain health too. Brain health is a critical piece of your overall health. It underlies your ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive and useful life. Join our upcoming event where these topics of common brain diseases in working ages and ways to keep your brain healthy will be shared by Dr.Chakorn Chansakul, Neurologist from Bangkok Hospital. Tree House, 3rd Floor, Blue Tree Phuket. 16:30 - 18:00 hrs. Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members*. www.austchamthailand.com/event
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, invite you to join us for Joint Chamber Phuket Sundowners at The Garden, 2nd Floor, Blue Tree Phuket, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. THB 500 for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members* and THB 900 THB for non-members. www.austchamthailand.com/event/ **includes cocktail-style food, and free-flow selected beverages and soft drinks**
Pérez scores easy win in Baku
Pérez scores easy win in Baku
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Pérez has sliced his title deficit after dominating the Azerbaijan Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 30) ahead of Red Bull Racing teammate Max Verstappen.
Van slams into guardrail on Patong-Kamala road
Van slams into guardrail on Patong-Kamala road
PHUKET: Police believe a passenger van driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the van to slam into a roadside guardrail on the Kamala - Patong road.
Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters
Health officials to hand out seasonal boosters
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry wants this year to be the first in which people are given annual COVID-19 booster shots, similar to the seasonal flu vaccine.
Thais outclass Singapore with ease
Thais outclass Singapore with ease
FOOTBALL: Thailand kicked off their campaign for the coveted men’s football crown of the 2023 SEA Games with a convincing 3-1 victory over Singapore at Phnom Penh’s Prince Stadium yesterday (Apr 30).