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Rubble levels reduced, more bodies emerging at disaster site
Rubble levels reduced, more bodies emerging at disaster site
BANGKOK: The height of the rubble at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) tower in Bangkok has been reduced to a level where rescuers could soon start finding more bodies of missing construction workers.
Tourist Police arrest two illegal Russian guides
Tourist Police arrest two illegal Russian guides
PHUKET: Tourist Police have arrested two Russian nationals and fined two tour companies during a coordinated operation targeting violations of the Tourist Business and Guide Act.
Foodpanda calls it a day in Thailand
Foodpanda calls it a day in Thailand
BANGKOK: Delivery Hero, the world’s leading delivery platform, announced on Wednesday (Apr 23) that Foodpanda, its Asia-based business, will stop operating its platform, food and grocery delivery services in Thailand on May 23.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-prosecutors get jail time over fatal hit-run, Visa-free scheme under review || April 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-prosecutors get jail time over fatal hit-run, Visa-free scheme under review || April 23
PHUKET XTRA - April 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police yet to act on Fehr arrest warrant
Police yet to act on Fehr arrest warrant
PHUKET: Police have yet to confirm any action taken to enforce an arrest warrant issued for Swiss national Urs Fehr, better known colloquially in the Thai media as ‘Swiss David’.
PWA urges water conservation amid burst pipe scare
PWA urges water conservation amid burst pipe scare
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) in Phuket is calling on residents to conserve water and report any pipe breakages, as the island enters the final stretch of the dry season.
Two ex-prosecutors jailed in ‘Boss’ hit-run case
Two ex-prosecutors jailed in ‘Boss’ hit-run case
BANGKOK: Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk has been sentenced to three years in jail and another ex-prosecutor was given two years for helping Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run in which a police officer in Bangkok was killed.
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
NEW YORK: Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced yesterday (Apr 22) as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71% drop in first-quarter profits.
F-16s use Phuket airport as exercise base
F-16s use Phuket airport as exercise base
PHUKET: Four F-16 fighters led a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) exercise at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Apr 22) to showcase the RTAF’s “flexibility” in responding to emergency situations.
Phuket praised for hosting world badminton tournament
Phuket praised for hosting world badminton tournament
BADMINTON: Khunying Pathama Leeswadtrakul, Thailand’s member of the International Olympic Committee, praised Phuket as she presided over the closing ceremony of the Toyota Phuket International Series 2025 badminton tournament on Apr 6.
Sinful thief steals cash donations for monks
Sinful thief steals cash donations for monks
PHUKET:Local residents have voiced their anger after a man was caught on CCTV stealing money from a Kathin offerings tree at a shop on Bangkok Rd in Phuket Town.
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
BANGKOK: Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court yesterday (Apr 22).
PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, prompted by the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, the government spokesman said.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illegal network raids, Phuket road expansion, Aussie caught with loaded gun in Patong|| April 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illegal network raids, Phuket road expansion, Aussie caught with loaded gun in Patong|| April 22
PHUKET XTRA - April 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Big Pu’ orders Patong arrest of reckless riding Frenchman
‘Big Pu’ orders Patong arrest of reckless riding Frenchman
PHUKET: A Frenchman has been arrested and charged in Patong for reckless driving after he was caught running red lights, making excessive noise and not wearing a helmet.
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
VATICAN CITY: Cardinals will meet today (Apr 22) to decide the date for Pope Francis’s funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new Catholic leader within three weeks.
Arms deals tied to US tariff talks
Arms deals tied to US tariff talks
BANGKOK: Whether Thailand buys more weapons from the United States depends on the outcome of upcoming trade talks with US officials, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon
MARATHON: Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday (Apr 19), joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China’s drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.
Officials inspect hillside construction in Karon after erosion complaints
Officials inspect hillside construction in Karon after erosion complaints
PHUKET: Officials yesterday (Apr 21) conducted an inspection of a hillside construction site in Karon following public complaints about potential illegal development and environmental damage.
Body with Hanuman tattoo found in abandoned Kathu building
Body with Hanuman tattoo found in abandoned Kathu building
PHUKET: Kathu Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body found in an abandoned building yesterday evening (Apr 21).