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Prayut says military draft ‘still necessary’
Prayut says military draft ‘still necessary’
BANGKOK: Conscription is still necessary as enlisted men have played an important role in safeguarding the country’s borders and national defence, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also serves as defence minister.
Researchers find new ‘Lisa’ plant
Researchers find new ‘Lisa’ plant
BANGKOK: A new species of flowering plant, never before seen in the world, has been discovered by a group of researchers at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Science.
Phuket officials recognise first road accident death in ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket officials recognise first road accident death in ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered 11 road accidents that resulted in 10 people injured and one man killed during the 24 hours of Apr 12, Day 2 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign, reports the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).
Sakhu on restricted water supply
Sakhu on restricted water supply
PHUKET: Residents in Tambon Sakhu, located south of Phuket International Airport, have been put on restricted water supply following a notice by the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) issued late yesterday (Apr 12).
Phuket International Cricket Sixes returns
Phuket International Cricket Sixes returns
CRICKET: After a three-year COVID-enforced sabbatical the Asian Cricket Sixes Tournament (ACST) Phuket International Cricket Sixes is set to return to Phuket, organisers have confirmed.
Governor targets tourist deaths on motorbikes
Governor targets tourist deaths on motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew chaired a meeting yesterday (Apr 12) to focus on the problem of rental operators renting out motorbikes to tourists who end up killed or maimed in motorbike accidents while on holiday in Phuket.
Zelensky denounces Russian ‘beasts’ over beheading video
Zelensky denounces Russian ‘beasts’ over beheading video
KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Apr 12) denounced Russian “beasts” after a video appeared to show the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner, prompting international outrage.
Alleged ‘hacker’ surrenders to CCIB
Alleged ‘hacker’ surrenders to CCIB
BANGKOK: An army sergeant who claimed to have the personal data of 55 million Thais surrendered yesterday (Apr 12), admitting he obtained the information from the dark web.
Officials call for safety as water fights get underway
Officials call for safety as water fights get underway
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have urged people to play safely as the Songkran water fights got underway early yesterday (Apr 12).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket set for wet Songkran after 3 years! Police chief transferred amid manhunt || April 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket set for wet Songkran after 3 years! Police chief transferred amid manhunt || April 12
PHUKET XTRA - April 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PLTO threatens tourists with court duty if caught using ‘illegal’ taxis
PLTO threatens tourists with court duty if caught using ‘illegal’ taxis
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has reissued a notice threatening ‘illegal’ taxi drivers with fines of up to B100,000 or even up to five years in jail if caught.
Government offices to close for five-day Songkran
Government offices to close for five-day Songkran
PHUKET: With an extra public holiday for Songkran to be observed next Monday (Apr 17), a five-day festive break is ahead for all government offices and many state and private companies in Phuket starting tomorrow (Apr 13)..
Officials report zero deaths in Phuket for Day 1 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Officials report zero deaths in Phuket for Day 1 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Region 18 office has reported zero deaths in Phuket from road accidents during the first day of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 11).
Wichit Municipality honours the elderly for Songkran
Wichit Municipality honours the elderly for Songkran
PHUKET: More than 1,200 people turned out to join an event held to honour senior citizens in the Wichit area yesterday (Apr 11), including the pouring of water over the hands of elderly local residents as part of traditional Songkran festivities.
Governor ushers in Songkran with water blessing ceremony
Governor ushers in Songkran with water blessing ceremony
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew ushered in official Songkran Thai New Year celebrations at the Chartered Bank House on Damrong Rd in Phuket Town yesterday (Apr 11) by leading a ceremony to pour water on a Buddha statue and offer water blessings to the elderly.
Lee captures top honours on final day
Lee captures top honours on final day
CYCLING: South Korea’s Lee Eun-Hee won the third and final stage of the Women’s Tour of Thailand and the overall title in Rayong on Monday (Apr 10).
Police chief transferred as murders manhunt continues
Police chief transferred as murders manhunt continues
SURAT THANI: The Khirirat Nikhom police chief has been transferred pending an investigation into the lethal attack by three gunmen, led by an officer under his command, on a family’s home in his district on Saturday (Apr 8), deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said on Monday.
International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar
International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar
MYANMAR: Dozens of people in central Myanmar were killed in air strikes yesterday (Apr 11), according to local media reports and a witness contacted by AFP, as the United Nations and Western powers condemned the attacks and demanded accountability.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No bids for Patong Tunnel project yet, Fugitive murderer arrested but 1 still at-large || April 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No bids for Patong Tunnel project yet, Fugitive murderer arrested but 1 still at-large || April 11
PHUKET XTRA - April 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
More fanfare as Phuket ‘Seven Days’ campaign announced
More fanfare as Phuket ‘Seven Days’ campaign announced
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodbam led an event in front of Phuket Provincial Hall today (Apr 11) to officiate the opening of the ‘Joint Operations Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road and Sea Accidents during the Songkran Festival 2023’.