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Kids centre ‘will not be demolished’
Kids centre ‘will not be demolished’
NONG BUA LAM PHU: The Uthai Sawan Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO) in Nong Bua Lamphu will not demolish the child development centre in Na Klang district where 22 children and two teachers were killed by a former policeman.
Tour boat safety ramped up for long weekend
Tour boat safety ramped up for long weekend
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Marine Office conducted safety inspections of passenger and tour boats operating at the major piers in Phuket as the number of visitors to the island is forecast to exceed 10,000 a day over the four-day weekend.
Explosion, fire at smelting plant in Wichit
Explosion, fire at smelting plant in Wichit
PHUKET: A blocked pipe caused a loud explosion at a smelting plant in Wichit this afternoon (Oct 14), sparking a fire and sending a dense cloud of black smoke into the sky.
No sign of foul play in Russian tourist’s death on Koh Pha-ngan
No sign of foul play in Russian tourist’s death on Koh Pha-ngan
SURAT THANI: There were no indications of foul play in the death of a Russian tourist missing for four weeks whose body was found on Koh Pha-ngan on Wednesday (Oct 12), police said.
More tourists caught in Phuket taxi turf wars
More tourists caught in Phuket taxi turf wars
PHUKET: The behaviour of Phuket taxi drivers made headlines again this week after a female driver of a metered taxi posted a video of her receiving threats for picking up passengers from a well-known Phuket hotel. The incident was witnessed by foreign tourists who were getting into the metered taxi when the confrontation started.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy downpours bring flash floods, 5 billion baht for Phuket medical hub || October 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy downpours bring flash floods, 5 billion baht for Phuket medical hub || October 14
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Phone use must now be handsfree if driving
Phone use must now be handsfree if driving
BANGKOK: Motorists using a mobile phone must use a handsfree wireless connection under a new police regulation now in force nationwide, government deputy spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana warned today (Oct 14).
Floods swallow cars, swamp houses in ‘major’ Australian emergency
Floods swallow cars, swamp houses in ‘major’ Australian emergency
MELBOURNE: Flash floods swamped hundreds of homes in southeastern Australia today (Oct 14) with waterlogged residents now facing a “nerve-wracking” wait to assess the damage.
Power outage to affect Koh Yao Noi
Power outage to affect Koh Yao Noi
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect all of Koh Yao Noi, off Phuket’s east coast, tomorrow (Oct 15).
Police arrest ‘fake cocaine’ Bangla touts, wanted for attack on American tourist
Police arrest ‘fake cocaine’ Bangla touts, wanted for attack on American tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested two men who worked as venue touts on Bangla Rd on drugs charges. The men have been named as involved in the attack on an American tourist on the popular nightlife street late last month.
Wreath laying ceremony honours King Bhumibol
Wreath laying ceremony honours King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew oversaw a wreath laying ceremony last night (Oct 13) to honour and remember late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, now called King Bhumibol The Great, who passed away on the date six years ago.
Patong floods amid heavy downpours
Patong floods amid heavy downpours
PHUKET: Heavy downpours in Patong left many streets in the tourism town flooded last night, with some streets still affected this morning (Oct 14).
Liverpool renew Man City rivalry after poor start
Liverpool renew Man City rivalry after poor start
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s clashes with Manchester City have become the Premier League’s modern classic in the era of Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, but Sunday’s (Oct 16) clash at Anfield could already spell the end of the Reds’ title aspirations.
Goverment agencies to be e-friendly
Goverment agencies to be e-friendly
BANGKOK: The government has enacted a new law mandating that government agencies must have an electronic channel to serve the public, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said yesterday (Oct 13).
Cabinet approves B5bn for ‘Andaman International Health Center’
Cabinet approves B5bn for ‘Andaman International Health Center’
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved more than B5.1 billion to build the ‘Andaman International Health Center’ on the 141-rai site in Mai Khao, at the northern end of Phuket.
Heroines Monument looks for temporary home
Heroines Monument looks for temporary home
PHUKET: Talks are underway regarding the temporary relocation of the Heroines Monument while construction work takes place on Thepkrasattri Road in Srisoonthorn.
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Thailand abstains in UN vote against Putin land grab
Thailand abstains in UN vote against Putin land grab
NEW YORK: Thailand has abstained in a United Nations vote condemning the Russian annexation of four regions of Ukraine, saying the “increased politicisation of international principles” has become “counterproductive” to efforts to find peace.
Thalang police continue drug clampdown
Thalang police continue drug clampdown
PHUKET: Authorities continued their crackdown on illegal drugs after arresting a man on Tuesday (Oct 11) in the Srisoonthorn area of Thalang.
Mum ‘sorry’ over killer son’s actions
Mum ‘sorry’ over killer son’s actions
BANGKOK: The mother of Panya Khamrab, the former police officer who carried out the nursery massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu, says she deeply regrets what her son did.