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PPAO readies for Songkran Seven Days of Danger
PPAO readies for Songkran Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Key figures from the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) joined a meeting at the Mueang Phuket District Office in Phuket Town yesterday (Apr 7) to draw up strategies for their part in the campaign to reduce the number and severity of accidents over the Songkran holidays.
Batsaikhan claims Tour of Thailand title
Batsaikhan claims Tour of Thailand title
CYCLING: Mongolia’s Tegshbayar Batsaikhan was crowned the overall champion of the Tour of Thailand 2023 in Rayong province on Thursday (Apr 6).
Ukrainian woman summoned to police for anti-war graffiti
Ukrainian woman summoned to police for anti-war graffiti
PHUKET: Wichit Police has tracked down a Ukrainian woman who had spraypainted anti-war graffiti on rocks and roadside pavilion near Ao Yon Beach and Khao Khad Viewpoint in Phuket.
Phuket taxi driver assaulted for using unregistered app
Phuket taxi driver assaulted for using unregistered app
PHUKET: A ’green plate’ taxi driver was assaulted by a fellow cabbie in front of a hotel in tambon Karon after coming to pick up a passenger who ordered a car through an application not recognised by the Department of Land Transport (DLT). The case is now being investigated by Karon Police and the Phuket office of the DLT.
Chinese arrested for working illegally in Phuket
Chinese arrested for working illegally in Phuket
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday (Apr 5) on charges of breaching regulations on foreign labour in the Kingdom. Nothing was said about the duration of their stay in the country or the specific occupation which was deemed illegal.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hacker army soldier caught, Bangkok-Phuket flight fares, Fatal lane change in Phuket || April 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hacker army soldier caught, Bangkok-Phuket flight fares, Fatal lane change in Phuket || April 7
PHUKET XTRA - April 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
CAAT reminds of fare ceilings as Bangkok-Phuket flights remain among most expensive
CAAT reminds of fare ceilings as Bangkok-Phuket flights remain among most expensive
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has reminded Thai and foreign passengers that it had set fare ceilings for all domestic flights in the country and air carriers must not exceed the limits or will face action from the CAAT. The list of maximum prices was published alongside a press release explaining actions in response to prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s order to tackle the soaring prices of air tickets. The Bangkok-Phuket route was specifically mentioned by the CAAT as the one receiving the biggest number of complaints about fares.
Woman, 68, killed in fatal lane change
Woman, 68, killed in fatal lane change
PHUKET: A 68-year-old woman was killed when she was struck by a pickup truck on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn late yesterday afternoon (Apr 6).
Lampard in shock return to Chelsea
Lampard in shock return to Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has made a surprise return to Chelsea after he was appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season yesterday (Apr 6), just over two years after he was sacked by the Premier League club.
ThaiHealth campaign aims to reduce Songkran road accidents
ThaiHealth campaign aims to reduce Songkran road accidents
BANGKOK: Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and its partner agencies have launched a campaign called “Don’t Drink and Drive; Tipsy Kills” that is hoped will reduce road accidents and fatalities during the Songkran festival.
Officials honour Chakri Day
Officials honour Chakri Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials gathered yesterday (Apr 6) to honour His Majesty King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great and Chakri Royal Family Memorial Day.
Team Nam Naka win the 8th Tekkim Cup
Team Nam Naka win the 8th Tekkim Cup
FOOTBALL: The 8th edition of the popular Tekkim Cup concluded last week with team “Nam Naka” emerging as champions after they defeated team “Pak Ranong and Balanon” in the final at Seven Soccer Club Stadium in Wichit.
Tough group for War Elephants at SEA Games
Tough group for War Elephants at SEA Games
FOOTBALL: Thailand have been drawn into a tough group in the men’s football tournament at the South east Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia next month.
Cash handouts spark concern
Cash handouts spark concern
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party’s promise to give away B10,000 to anyone 16 or older as part of its proposed economic stimulus policies has been called into question. How this pledge will be honoured and paid for are among the questions being asked.
For deaf Ukrainians, smart watches can be life-saving
For deaf Ukrainians, smart watches can be life-saving
KYIV: It took a second for Andrii Yeger, a deaf Ukrainian, to realise that the waves of energy he felt were coming from a Russian rocket landing near his car.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another raid on floating beach club off Patong, Gun-stealing cop probe leads to arrests || April 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another raid on floating beach club off Patong, Gun-stealing cop probe leads to arrests || April 6
PHUKET XTRA - April 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Woman busted with 2.5kg of cocaine at Phuket airport
Woman busted with 2.5kg of cocaine at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Authorities confirmed today (Apr 6) that a woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after being found in possession of almost 2.5 kilogrammes of cocaine.
Phuket Hotels Association appoints new Executive Director
Phuket Hotels Association appoints new Executive Director
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 85 of the island’s top hotels and resorts, has strengthened its commitment to the environment, education and community integration with the appointment of Jayne MacDougall as its new Executive Director, effective Monday (Apr 3).