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Dissolution timeframe confirmed
Dissolution timeframe confirmed
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the House of Representatives will be dissolved four months after the government delivers its policy statement to parliament.
Chinese embezzlement fugitive arrested in Phuket
Chinese embezzlement fugitive arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A Chinese man wanted on an international arrest warrant for embezzlement of state property has been arrested in Phuket after overstaying his visa by 272 days.
Surakul Stadium strives for international standards
Surakul Stadium strives for international standards
PHUKET: Officials have declared that plans are on track to develop Surakul Stadium in line with international quality standards as renovation works at the Wichit-based venue continue.
American tourist rammed, robbed in Cherng Talay
American tourist rammed, robbed in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: An American tourist was assaulted and robbed in broad daylight yesterday (Sept 18) when two men in a Ford Everest SUV rammed him off his motorbike and robbed him of his B300,000 watch.
Drug tests target Patong nightlife venues
Drug tests target Patong nightlife venues
PHUKET: Six employees working at entertainment venues in Patong tested positive for drugs during a late-night inspection conducted by Kathu District Office.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Cabbies Block Rivals, Struck By Bus And Truck, Fatal Late Night Swim || Sept 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Cabbies Block Rivals, Struck By Bus And Truck, Fatal Late Night Swim || Sept 18
PHUKET XTRA - September 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Restaurants caught operating inside Sirinat National Park
Restaurants caught operating inside Sirinat National Park
PHUKET: Restaurants operating on the Mai Khao beachfront have been confirmed to be operating illegally within the boundaries of Sirinat National Park.
Courage and character yield results in Rugby Championship
Courage and character yield results in Rugby Championship
RUGBY: Elite sport can produce spectacular performances by teams as well as individuals, with players and coaches needing boundless courage and character.
Chalong Police seize nearly 2,000 meth pills in condo raid
Chalong Police seize nearly 2,000 meth pills in condo raid
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested three suspects and seized almost 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in an undercover operation targeting a drug trafficking network in the Rawai area.
Taxi drivers block cruise ship pickups at Phuket Deep Sea Port
Taxi drivers block cruise ship pickups at Phuket Deep Sea Port
PHUKET: Police were called to the Phuket Deep Sea Port yesterday (Sept 17) after a group of local taxi drivers blocked an outside taxi from picking up cruise ship passengers, sparking a standoff.
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon moved into the last 16 of the US$1.25 million China Masters, but fellow Thais Pornpicha Choeikeewong and mixed doubles pair Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai suffered early exits yesterday (Sept 17).
French tourist drowns in Patong night swim
French tourist drowns in Patong night swim
PHUKET: A Frenchman has drowned after being caught in strong currents while swimming at Patong Beach last night (Sept 17), despite red warning flags being posted along the shore.
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
SA KAEO: Thai crowd-control police used rubber bullets and tear gas yesterday afternoon (Sept 17) to disperse a Cambodian crowd that approached and reportedly assaulted Thai security personnel on the border in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district.
Phuket health officials clarify alcohol advertising rules
Phuket health officials clarify alcohol advertising rules
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PHHO) has confirmed that images of drinks in glasses that are in no way directly promoting alcohol are allowed in promotion of events and venues on the island.
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
BANGKOK: Chulalongkorn University (CU) has joined hands with the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) in launching Corruption Watch, a new digital tool that allows people to safely and anonymously report suspected corruption anytime.
Driver flees after crashing into new U-turn barrier in Thalang
Driver flees after crashing into new U-turn barrier in Thalang
PHUKET: Police are searching for the driver of a sedan that smashed into a newly installed U-turn barrier in Thalang late last Monday night (Sept 16) before fleeing the scene.
Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong
Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public warning after several Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore along the popular tourist beach.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
BANGKOK: Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
BANGKOK: People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
PHUKET: CCTV footage of a foreign man riding a motorcycle against traffic and crashing into the steps in front of a motorcycle showroom has gone viral after being shared online.