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Police link husband of Thai actress to gambling site
Police link husband of Thai actress to gambling site
BANGKOK: Police say they have found evidence showing the husband of a Thai actress has operated a gambling website with its server in Cambodia and more than B3 billion in circulation over the past year.
Thailand reverses visa policy for tourists from 60 countries
Thailand reverses visa policy for tourists from 60 countries
BANGKOK: Thailand has reinstated its 30-day visa exemption policy for tourists from roughly 60 countries, effective Saturday (Apr 1), marking a reversal of a previous regulation that allowed visitors from these countries to stay up to 45 days without obtaining a prior visa.
Malaysian MPs vote to axe mandatory death penalty
Malaysian MPs vote to axe mandatory death penalty
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s parliament passed a bill yesterday (Apr 3) to remove mandatory death sentences, with rights groups welcoming the vote as an “important step” that could have a knock-on effect elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Kamala beach wastewater woes continue
Kamala beach wastewater woes continue
PHUKET: A week after Kamala officials promised to take action over black wastewater running across the sand at Kamala Beach, the Pak Bang Canal that feeds the dark stream remains a shiny black, and reeking with a foul stench.
Warrants out for 3 Chinese fugitives in student kidnap-murder case
Warrants out for 3 Chinese fugitives in student kidnap-murder case
NONTHABURI: Police have obtained court warrants for the arrest of three fugitive Chinese men in the kidnap and murder of a Chinese university student whose body was found in a ditch in Nonthaburi province on Saturday (Apr 1).
Bezzecchi claims maiden MotoGP win in rain-lashed Argentina
Bezzecchi claims maiden MotoGP win in rain-lashed Argentina
MOTO GP: Marco Bezzecchi claimed a maiden MotoGP win at the rain-lashed Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday (Apr 2), also delivering a first victory for a Ducati team owned by motorcycling legend and seven-time elite class champion Valentino Rossi.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi fares clarified, Kidnappers flee, Probe into Patong roundabout sculpture || April 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi fares clarified, Kidnappers flee, Probe into Patong roundabout sculpture || April 3
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Chongqing Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
Chongqing Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Chongqing Airlines became the latest airline flying direct from mainland China to Phuket with the arrival of Flight OQ2093 from Chongqing landing at Phuket International Airport late yesterday afternoon (Apr 2).
‘Lovable rogue’ Aussie expat ‘Diver’ passes away
‘Lovable rogue’ Aussie expat ‘Diver’ passes away
PHUKET: The “lovable rogue” Ian ‘Diver’ Dick, a resident of Phuket for more than 40 years and best known for his bar at Surin Beach that he ran for nigh on a decade, where he saved seemingly countless lives from dangerous surf, has passed away.
Phuket Immigration to close for holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced its office will be closed to observe the national public holiday Chakri Memorial Day this Thursday (Apr 6).
Police target rental companies taking public parking spaces
Police target rental companies taking public parking spaces
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Police, has ordered officers to take action against any motorbike rental shops that occupy public parking spaces solely for presenting their rental bikes to customers.
Newcastle up to third after beating Man Utd as Chelsea sack Potter
Newcastle up to third after beating Man Utd as Chelsea sack Potter
FOOTBALL: Newcastle avenged their League Cup final loss against Manchester United as Joe Willock and Callum Wilson clinched a 2-0 win that lifted the Magpies into third place in the Premier League yesterday (Apr 2).
Verstappen wins again despite late-race chaos
Verstappen wins again despite late-race chaos
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen was declared the winner of the Australian Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 2) after two farcical failed attempts to restart the race following a late red flag.
Registration of Phuket candidates begins
Registration of Phuket candidates begins
PHUKET: As with elsewhere throughout the country today, candidates in Phuket this morning (Apr 3) began registering with the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) their intent to run for election in the national polls to be held on May 14.
Som tam shop owner accused of rape
Som tam shop owner accused of rape
PHUKET: Police are investigating the owner of a well known som tam shop in Phuket Town for the alleged rape of a 25-year-old woman.
Kidnappers flee after killing female Chinese student
Kidnappers flee after killing female Chinese student
BANGKOK: Police suspected three Chinese men had fled the country after kidnapping a female Chinese university student and then killing her when they failed to obtain a ransom of B2.5 million from her father in China.
‘Don’t judge me on my oratory’: Prawit
‘Don’t judge me on my oratory’: Prawit
BANGKOK: Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on Sunday (Apr 2) announced he would not participate in public debates as he did not think a national leader’s calibre should be judged by oratory skills alone.
Stepping up for the long run
Stepping up for the long run
Kerati Charoenwattanachai, 43, is well known for his Kitti Duck Noodle shop In Samkong, the authentic recipe that he brought to Phuket from his family in Bangkok. However, his patrons are fast learning that not only does he have a talent for making tasty noodles, but he is also an athlete who has conquered many road and trail runs, and even ultra marathons.
Chiang Mai hospitals overflow with pollution sufferers
Chiang Mai hospitals overflow with pollution sufferers
BANGKOK: Air pollution in Chiang Mai has reached hazardous levels, with people suffering from respiratory issues filling up local hospitals, the Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine reports.
Patong officials issue heat stroke warning
Patong officials issue heat stroke warning
PHUKET: The Department of Public Health and Environment at Patong Municipality has issued a warning for people to beware signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal.