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Police shoot fellow cop on gun rampage
Police shoot fellow cop on gun rampage
BANGKOK: A 27-hour siege at a house in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district, where a mentally disturbed police officer fired his weapon more than 50 times, ended early yesterday (Mar 15) afternoon.
Power outage to hit Wichit today following last minute warning
Power outage to hit Wichit today following last minute warning
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect residents and businesses along Ao Yon – Khao Khad Rd today (Mar 16).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop arrested as siege ends, Songkran water play to go ahead, Teacher cons students || March 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop arrested as siege ends, Songkran water play to go ahead, Teacher cons students || March 15
PHUKET XTRA - March 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tax rebate for hiring ex-cons extended
Tax rebate for hiring ex-cons extended
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved an extension of the income tax rebate program for companies that hire former inmates for another four years. 
Anti-corruption police join Cherng Talay playground probe
Anti-corruption police join Cherng Talay playground probe
PHUKET: The Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the Royal Thai Police has now joined the investigation into possible corruption by officers at Cherng Talay Municipality in the purchase of the children’s playground equipment in stalled at the Cherng Talay Municipality Sport Center.
Petty thieves hit the spotlight
Petty thieves hit the spotlight
PHUKET: A husband and wife have been charged with stealing a tip box from a resort in Karon while police are looking for a man wanted for breaking open a cash box at a laundromat in Baan Lipon, Thalang.
Water outage to affect northern Chalong
Water outage to affect northern Chalong
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water outage in the northern parts of Chalong and into lower Wichit on Friday (Mar 17) while work is conducted on a mains supply pipe in Soi Ta-iad.
More than 2,000 meth pills seized in raids
More than 2,000 meth pills seized in raids
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested four suspects and seized more than 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a homemade firearm during a series of raids carried out from last Saturday through to yesterday (Mar 11-14).
Can Red Bull be caught in Saudi Arabia?
Can Red Bull be caught in Saudi Arabia?
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing took a commanding victory at the season-opening race in Bahrain, but there’s reason not to buy into the pessimism of a whitewash – yet.
Songkran water play gets green light
Songkran water play gets green light
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO), has confirmed that for the first time in three years water play at official Songkran celebrations will be held on the street in Phuket Town.
Taxi driver returns B150k Louis Vuitton bag to tourist
Taxi driver returns B150k Louis Vuitton bag to tourist
PHUKET: A Phuket taxi driver has been praised for his honesty in returning a Louis Vuitton bag worth B150,000 to a tourist.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Local Phuket wildfire warnings, Probe into senator warrant, 80mn visitors in 2027? || March 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Local Phuket wildfire warnings, Probe into senator warrant, 80mn visitors in 2027? || March 14
PHUKET XTRA - March 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Heroines Festival still a hit
Phuket Heroines Festival still a hit
PHUKET: The opening night of the stage performance at the Heroines Festival last night (Mar 13) drew large crowds, and a host of leading Phuket officials to mark the occasion.
Notice of Meeting
Re: Invitation of Ordinary Meeting No.1/2023 To: All shareholders of Lactastic Milk Co., Ltd. Whereas the Board of Directors of Lactastic Milk Co., Ltd ("the Company") have resolved to convene its annual Ordinary Meeting No.1/2023 on 22 March 2023 at 11:00am at Ban Suan Khun Chan, Soy Yod Sanae2, 17/18, M.10, Chalong Muang Phuket 83130, and the shareholders of the Company are hereby invited to attend this Meeting to deliberate on the matters outlined in the agenda which has been sent by certified mail to all shareholders.
Turtle eggs laid at Sai Khu
Turtle eggs laid at Sai Khu
PHUKET: Marine experts have yet to determine what type of turtle eggs were laid on the beach at Ao Sai Khu, near Nai Yang Beach, early yesterday morning (Mar 13).
Ministries urged to prepare for 80mn visitors in 2027
Ministries urged to prepare for 80mn visitors in 2027
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has urged related agencies to prepare for Thailand’s target goal of accommodating 80 million tourists in 2027, instructing each unit to prevent congestion at tourist attractions to ensure safety for international tourists.
Anutin urges WFH amid recent drop in air quality
Anutin urges WFH amid recent drop in air quality
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is asking private companies to allow their employees to work from home, after an estimated 1.4 million people were reportedly made ill by the recent drop in air quality.
Myanmar rebels, junta trade blame for monastery killings
Myanmar rebels, junta trade blame for monastery killings
MYANMAR: Junta and anti-coup fighters in Myanmar traded accusations yesterday (Mar 13) over the killing of around 30 people who were sheltering in a monastery.
Borthwick says France hammering shows scale of England’s task
Borthwick says France hammering shows scale of England’s task
RUGBY: England coach Steve Borthwick accepted his side had been given a huge reality check following a record-breaking 53-10 defeat by France at Twickenham on Saturday (Mar 11).
Politicians step up election campaigns
Politicians step up election campaigns
BANGKOK: An anti-government group tried to confront Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his official tour in Ratchaburi yesterday (Mar 13), as pickets against political parties at their campaign trails could be expected to be more common.