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Gun-theft cop sentenced to 270 years
Gun-theft cop sentenced to 270 years
NONG KHAI: A police officer convicted of stealing more than 150 guns over a period of two years from a Nonthaburi police station has been sentenced to 270 years in jail but will serve the maximum of 50 years, authorities said yesterday (Mar 30).
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
Taxi crackdown to continue, checkpoints to target illegals
PHUKET: Checkpoints will be set up as police and transport officials continue their crackdown on illegal taxis, a meeting joined by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew announced yesterday (Mar 30).
Young Phuket golfer continues her ascent
Young Phuket golfer continues her ascent
GOLF: Young Phuket golfer Namo Luangnitikul took a huge step forward in her development with a fantastic display at the recent SAT-NSDF Thai LPGA Classic, where her impressive form saw her secure the position of Top Amateur Winner.
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
NEW YORK: A New York grand jury yesterday (Mar 30) indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Government defends electricity bill hike
Government defends electricity bill hike
BANGKOK: The government is defending its decision to raise the fuel tariff (Ft) price for households from May to August as suitable after the government’s B3.2-billion subsidy for vulnerable groups ends in April.
Phuket Food Festival underway
Phuket Food Festival underway
PHUKET: The Phuket Food Festival is underway at Saphan Hin, with more than 200 food vendors serving up a host of treats, ranging from Thai staples such as pad Thai and pad krapao to culinary signature dishes by renowned restaurants.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Van flips in Kamala as tourists suffer minor injuries, Phuket taxi driver intimidation || March 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Van flips in Kamala as tourists suffer minor injuries, Phuket taxi driver intimidation || March 30
PHUKET XTRA - March 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Urgent’ meeting fails to resolve ongoing taxi disputes
‘Urgent’ meeting fails to resolve ongoing taxi disputes
PHUKET: An “urgent” meeting was called at Provincial Hall earlier today (Mar 30) to discuss ways to resolve the ongoing issue of territory disputes among the island’s taxi drivers.
Thai Watsadu opens new store in Chalong
Thai Watsadu opens new store in Chalong
PHUKET: It was revealed yesterday (Mar 29) that a new Thai Watsadu x BNB Home store is opening in Chalong.
PM punts Phuket Expo bid
PM punts Phuket Expo bid
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has raised the idea of creating a new road from Bangkok to Southern Thailand as an additional route to support road transportation to the Andaman coast provinces and southern provinces on the Gulf of Thailand.
Thailand shut out of US democracy summit again
Thailand shut out of US democracy summit again
WASHINGTON: Thailand has once more been excluded from US President Joe Biden’s second “Summit for Democracy”, where he is expected to pledge US$700 million (B24 billion) in funds and a joint alliance against surveillance technology as US concern mounts over China and Russia.
Phuket braces for Songkran spike
Phuket braces for Songkran spike
PHUKET: Phuket expects to see a 10% increase in hotel bookings during the Songkran festival next month.
Polking says Thais good enough to meet top Asians
Polking says Thais good enough to meet top Asians
FOOTBALL: National coach Mano Polking believes Thailand are good enough to play against top Asian sides after two defeats in as many warm-up games during the international break.
Tough action ordered against foreign tour guides
Tough action ordered against foreign tour guides
BANGKOK: Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered tough legal action be taken against foreigners working as tour guides, a profession reserved for Thais, government deputy spokeswoman Traisuree Taisarakul said yesterday (Mar 29).
Body of man from bridge jump found
Body of man from bridge jump found
PHUKET: Rescue teams have found and recovered the body of a man who was last seen jumping from the Thao Thepkrasattri Bridge three days ago.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials forced to comment on potential wastewater running through Phuket beaches || March 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials forced to comment on potential wastewater running through Phuket beaches || March 29
PHUKET XTRA - March 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
French tourists injured as van flips in Kamala
French tourists injured as van flips in Kamala
PHUKET: Two French tourists suffered injuries when the minivan they were travelling in flipped on the road past Laem Singha, Kamala, this afternoon (Mar 29).
Central Festival taxi drivers called in by police over intimidation
Central Festival taxi drivers called in by police over intimidation
PHUKET: Taxi drivers based at the popular Central Festival Phuket shopping mall on the bypass road have been told to not approach any drivers they suspect to be working illegally after yet another incident, this time one of their drivers verbally abusing an independent taxi driver with a passenger still in her car.
Skål International Phuket Dinner at RPM
Skål International Phuket Dinner at RPM
Get aboard the 40 ft catamaran Sunset Traveler for a sunset cruise on the Andaman Sea. With a tasting from Blackbird Group and Italian dinner on the boardwalk at Isola Ristorante at Royal Phuket Marina. The date is Friday, April 21. Max capacity for 26 people on board the catamaran and in the restaurant. Dress: smart casual. Registration - 1645-1715, Sundowner cruise on the Sunset Traveler - 1715-1845, Tasting and Italian dinner from 1845. Visit - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals
IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals
OLYMPICS: Olympic chiefs recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutrals yesterday (Mar 28), but refused to give a timeline on their potential participation at next year’s Paris Olympics.