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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drug suspect tased by police || September 08
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drug suspect tased by police || September 08
PHUKET XTRA - September 08 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand 1 - Man arrested in Chalong for detaining, vicious beating of ex-girlfriend 2 - Drug suspect tased by police   3 - Man injured as motorbike slams back of truck   4 - Motorist in student murder case in solitary after attacking other prisoner  
Collaborative project between Phuket Prison and local community launched
Collaborative project between Phuket Prison and local community launched
PHUKET: A project where selected inmates from Phuket prison conduct supervised work within the local community in exchange for a decrease in their sentence was launched today (Sept 8).
Blue Tree to host inaugural Aquathlon
Blue Tree to host inaugural Aquathlon
PHUKET: Blue Tree Phuket has confirmed it will be hosting its inaugural Blue Tree Aquathlon, a multisport race consisting of run and swim elements, on Sept 24th.
Airlift to support Phuket recovery in H2 2022
Airlift to support Phuket recovery in H2 2022
PHUKET: Since the easing of travel restrictions in Thailand, pent-up demand has continued to push travelers to Phuket. The first half of 2022 created positive market sentiment, as the island welcomed 1.78 million visitors, a 342% increase over the same period last year, reports Bill Barnett, CEO and founder of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Drug suspect tased by police
Drug suspect tased by police
PHUKET: Police resorted to using a taser in order to take a man into custody in a residential housing area in Wichit yesterday (Sept 7).
Man injured as motorbike slams back of truck
Man injured as motorbike slams back of truck
PHUKET: An 18-year-old man has been left with serious injuries after the motorbike he was riding slammed into the back of a truck on Thepkrasattri Road early this morning (Sept 8).
Eyeing Asia pivot, Putin says ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia
Eyeing Asia pivot, Putin says ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Sept 7) it was “impossible” to isolate Russia and hailed Asia’s growing global influence, as Moscow looks east in the face of unprecedented Western sanctions over Ukraine.
Judges won’t be rushed on Prayut ruling
Judges won’t be rushed on Prayut ruling
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court says no ruling will be given on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s tenure at a special meeting today (Sept 8) as the court has promised an investigation into the leaking of a key document presented to it by a former lead charter writer.
Mercedes rues lost victory as comeback continues
Mercedes rues lost victory as comeback continues
FORMULA ONE: Mercedes got within touching distance of an unlikely victory on Max Verstappen’s home turf at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday (Sept 4), but the team isn’t convinced it can do so again before next season.
Man arrested in Chalong for detaining, vicious beating of ex-girlfriend
Man arrested in Chalong for detaining, vicious beating of ex-girlfriend
PHUKET: Police have tracked down and arrested a man in Chalong wanted for beating his ex-girlfriend unconscious with an iron rod and detaining her against her will in May this year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket transport chief threatens illegal taxis || September 07
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket transport chief threatens illegal taxis || September 07
PHUKET XTRA - September 07 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand 1 - Phuket transport chief threatens illegal taxis   2 - Assistance promised for this month’s high power bills   3 - Fire engulfs hotel supply townhome unit   4 - Party leader wants traffic fines reduced to stop corruption  
APEC meetings in Phuket target MSMEs
APEC meetings in Phuket target MSMEs
PHUKET: The 28th APEC SME Ministerial Meeting is underway at Sai Laguna Phuket, where almost 300 representatives from 21 APEC economic zones are attending both onsite workshops and online forums to discuss trends and issues affecting micro and small- to medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Motorist in student murder case in solitary after attacking other prisoner
Motorist in student murder case in solitary after attacking other prisoner
PHUKET: The motorist arrested after three students were shot dead following a road accident in Krabi yesterday morning (Sept 6) has been moved to solitary confinement after attacking another prisoner in his police cell.
Stand-Up Comedy - DANA ALEXANDER (Amazon Prime, BBC)!
Stand-Up Comedy - DANA ALEXANDER (Amazon Prime, BBC)!
From London to Phuket, The Comedy Club Bangkok and Junkyard Theatre are very proud to present the Canadian TV comic powerhouse that is DANA ALEXANDER! Originally from Canada and UK based since 2011, Dana took the UK by storm, with BBC TV appearances on RUSSELL HOWARD’S GOOD NEWS, Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, and The Culture Show alongside rave reviews for her Edinburgh Fringe shows. In Canada, her TV credits include The Winnipeg Comedy Festival (which can be seen on AMAZON PRIME), Video on Trial (MUCH MUSIC) and CBC Comedy, plus her own national half-hour comedy special on CTV. All this while touring Canada, the UK and internationally, performing in over 40 countries with her firebrand comedic style, drawing her material from raw life experience with an original and hilarious outlook. So after phenomenal success with DWAYNE PERKINS, Phuket prepare yourself once again as DANA ALEXANDER is coming to bring back the laughs for one night only and only at Junkyard Theatre. From ฿550 in advance online at bit.ly/SEPT22-COMEDY-PHUKET / ComedyClubBangkok.com. ฿800 at the door.  
Chelsea sack manager Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea sack manager Thomas Tuchel
FOOTBALL: Chelsea today (Sept 7) sacked manager Thomas Tuchel just seven games into the season following a chastening 1-0 Champions League defeat at Dinamo Zagreb last night.
Fire engulfs hotel supply townhome unit
Fire engulfs hotel supply townhome unit
PHUKET: An electrical short circuit is suspected of setting ablaze a two-story townhome in the Patak Villa complex on Patak Rd, leading from Chalong Circle to Kata-Karon, early this morning (Sept 7).
Party leader wants traffic fines reduced to stop corruption
Party leader wants traffic fines reduced to stop corruption
BANGKOK: Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, a list MP and leader of the Thai Civilised Party, said he is gathering signatures to support a bill to amend the Land Traffic Act and reduce the size of the new range of fines, which are too high and conducive to corruption.
Join the Race of Legends – Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2022
Join the Race of Legends – Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2022
LPT is back and you have ONLY 2 MONTHS left to register for this renowned race in Laguna Phuket. Choose your favorite option between Individual or Team Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, and Duathlon. When you sign up for the race, you have access to special promotions in all #LagunaPhuket hotels, within walking distance from the race venue! BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW, rates from only THB 2,000 a night, including breakfast for two. Use the code: LPT2022 Event date: Sunday 20 November 2022 Book your hotel & race at your door step Sign up now: https://www.lagunaphukettri.com/
Russia to buy huge amounts of North Korean ammunition, says US
Russia to buy huge amounts of North Korean ammunition, says US
WASHINGTON: Russia is buying potentially millions of artillery shells and rockets from communist North Korea to replenish its stocks depleted by invading Ukraine, the White House said yesterday (Sept 6).
Phuket transport chief threatens illegal taxis
Phuket transport chief threatens illegal taxis
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office has issued a notice warning people not to use illegal taxis, and for owners of private cars not to use their cars as taxis, or else face full prosecution under the law.