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Spearfishing Dutchman nabbed in Phuket
Spearfishing Dutchman nabbed in Phuket
PHUKET: A Dutch national has been brought in for questioning in Phuket over spearfishing illegally in Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
Grow Boating Evening Friday the 2nd of September
Grow Boating Evening Friday the 2nd of September
We look forward to seeing you at the next Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm on Friday the 2nd of September. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Blue Oceanic Shipyard Thailand. An established yard on the Trang river on the Southwest coast of Thailand with a recently installed 600 tonne travel lift. There will be a delicious buffet for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. A special thanks to our Media Partners The Phuket News, Live 89.5 Radio and Phuket News TV.
Students warned of dangers of using online media
Students warned of dangers of using online media
PHUKET: The Phuket Juvenile and Family Court has launched a campaign to raise awareness among local students of the danger of using online media.
Malaysia eyes Thai weed policy
Malaysia eyes Thai weed policy
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is looking forward to a visit from his Malaysian counterpart who he says has expressed an interest in studying the Thai model for legalising cannabis for medical use.
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
FOOTBALL: Liverpool fought back with 10 men to prevent a first Premier League defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 as Darwin Nunez was sent off during a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 15).
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
MYANMAR: A Myanmar junta court jailed Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption yesterday (Aug 15), a source close to the case said, taking the ousted leader’s prison time to 17 years.
OAG to indict four over Billy’s death
OAG to indict four over Billy’s death
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has decided to indict former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, and three other individuals over the disappearance and murder of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen in 2014.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Phuket crash, Hungry Ghost festival, Truck hits student as driver charged || August 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Phuket crash, Hungry Ghost festival, Truck hits student as driver charged || August 15
PHUKET XTRA - August 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mountain B pub fire claims 19th life
Mountain B pub fire claims 19th life
CHON BURI: The Mountain B pub fire on Aug 5 in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district claimed its 19th life today (Aug 15), when a 23-year-old woman with critical burns died at Chon Buri Hospital.
Por Tor ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival begins in Phuket Town
Por Tor ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival begins in Phuket Town
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival has begun, with devotees and participating Chinese shrines across the island honouring the tradition of placating souls released from hell by welcoming them with offerings to make merit and to sate their hunger.
Delivery driver faces charge after student struck by pickup
Delivery driver faces charge after student struck by pickup
PHUKET: A 48-year-old delivery driver is facing a charge of reckless driving after the delivery pickup he was driving struck a child who ran out onto the road near the Heroines Monument early this morning (Aug 15).
Kata Beach to host music festival
Kata Beach to host music festival
PHUKET: A major event with a line-up of popular Thai artists will be held at Kata Beach at the end of this month to help the area recover from the economic impact of the tourism shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nitithorn shrugs off pressure to win International Series Singapore
Nitithorn shrugs off pressure to win International Series Singapore
GOLF: Thailand’s Nitithorn Thippong seized the initiative as his rivals faltered yesterday (Aug 14), closing with a flawless three-under-par 69 to win the International Series Singapore.
New plan to allow later boozing draws flak
New plan to allow later boozing draws flak
BANGKOK: Allowing pubs to open until 4am in some tourist provinces will only increase casualties from alcohol-related causes, says the Centre of Alcohol Studies of Maha Sarakham University’s Faculty of Pharmacy.
Power outage to affect Kwang Rd, Wichit
Power outage to affect Kwang Rd, Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Kwang Rd, Wichit, on Wednesday (Aug 17) so that repairs and upgrades can be made on high-voltage power cables in the area.
Kata Hill lane to close for electrical works
Kata Hill lane to close for electrical works
PHUKET: The outside lane on the road over Kata Hill (Route 4028) will be closed later this month so that power poles can be removed from beside the road, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Best of Patong Rotary
Best of Patong Rotary
We, the Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach, are heading into our new Rotary Year 2022-2023 with many new exciting projects. We are as colourful as the island of Phuket and our club has grown by 40% in the past year alone.
Memories of a True Rock ’n’ Roll Dad
Memories of a True Rock ’n’ Roll Dad
My dear friend of many years, Sam Wilkinson sadly passed away some weeks ago back in his home-town of Liverpool, in England. Sam was a wonderful character, known and loved by many in Phuket and around Thailand. He was a sort of romantic troubadour and wandering artist of abundant talents… in music, words, wit and just the noble art of enjoying life to the full! Sam was always kind and loving, sometimes almost unworldly and seeming to belong in a kinder, gentler era than the one we now inhabit.
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
FOOTBALL: Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing by Brentford to sink to the bottom of the Premier League yesterday (Aug 13), while Manchester City went top as the champions rolled over Bournemouth 4-0.
Phuket Opinion: What would the mob do?
Phuket Opinion: What would the mob do?
PHUKET: Exactly what do police in Phuket need to do more than they have this past week to ensure that the community they live in simply do not trust them anymore?