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Man shot in leg by police during knife-wielding frenzy
Man shot in leg by police during knife-wielding frenzy
PHUKET: Police were forced to shoot a young man in the leg after a taser failed to prevent him from rushing at police with a knife during a violent confrontation at a home in Kathu yesterday (Oct 17).
Patong marks end of Buddhist Lent
Patong marks end of Buddhist Lent
PHUKET: Leading figures and residents in Patong marked the end of Buddhist Lent today (Oct 18) with a traditional alms-giving ceremony held at Wat Suwan Kiriwong (Wat Patong).
Man injured in epileptic fall from Patong motorbike taxi
Man injured in epileptic fall from Patong motorbike taxi
PHUKET: A passenger fell off a motorcycle taxi in Patong today (Oct 18) after experiencing an epileptic seizure, according to local police.
Domestic tourism revenue sags
Domestic tourism revenue sags
BANGKOK: Festive events and new stimulus campaigns should push domestic tourism revenue to B950-970 billion this year, missing the target of B1 trillion because of a sluggish economy and the impact of flooding, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Israel PM says killing of Hamas chief ‘beginning of the end’ of Gaza war
Israel PM says killing of Hamas chief ‘beginning of the end’ of Gaza war
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday (Oct 17) that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip was the “beginning of the end” of the year-long war in the Palestinian territory.
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17 iCon fraud suspects sent to jail
17 iCon fraud suspects sent to jail
BANGKOK: Seventeen suspects in The iCon Group fraud case have been sent to jail after the Criminal Court rejected bail requests submitted by three celebrities, citing flight risk, while the others did not apply for release.
New Phuket Vice Governor appointed
New Phuket Vice Governor appointed
PHUKET: Ronnarong Thipsiri, Inspector-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), has been appointed to the position of Phuket Vice Governor. 
Train-jumping fugitive arrested in Kathu
Train-jumping fugitive arrested in Kathu
PHUKET: A dramatic escape from police custody ended in the arrest of a young man in Phuket who had fled while being detained on a train in Nakhon Sri Thammarat.
Phuket rugby camps developing tomorrow’s talent
Phuket rugby camps developing tomorrow’s talent
RUGBY: Rugby camps are a fantastic way to introduce youngsters to the sport and help them develop as players. Indeed, many global superstars fell in love with the game at such camps all around the world.
VillaCarte Group Strengthens Corporate Governance with the Appointment of Paul Andrew Crosio
VillaCarte Group Strengthens Corporate Governance with the Appointment of Paul Andrew Crosio
Phuket, Thailand – VillaCarte Group, a prominent player in Thailand's real estate market since its inception in 2012, is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Andrew Crosio as a new partner, effective July 1, 2024. With over 12 years of experience and a diverse portfolio of innovative projects, VillaCarte Group is committed to enhancing its corporate governance as it continues to expand its business.
British tourist injured by boat propeller while diving near Similans
British tourist injured by boat propeller while diving near Similans
PHUKET: A British woman has been injured by a boat propeller while diving near Island 7 at the Similan Islands.
MPs split on including lese majeste in amnesty bill
MPs split on including lese majeste in amnesty bill
BANGKOK: MPs expressed mixed opinions on whether lese majeste offences should be included in an amnesty bill as the House of Representatives began reviewing a report prepared by a special House committee studying the bill.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flood-response equipment for Phuket police, Ponzi scheme probe gets 18 arrested || Oct 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flood-response equipment for Phuket police, Ponzi scheme probe gets 18 arrested || Oct 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Governor assures final disaster relief for Phuket landslide victims coming ‘soon’
Governor assures final disaster relief for Phuket landslide victims coming ‘soon’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has assured that compensation from the central government to victims and survivors of the landslide in Kata on Aug will be delivered “soon’.
PM courts China on 6G launch base
PM courts China on 6G launch base
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has invited China to build a satellite launch base for providing 6G technology in Thailand as part of discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, as both countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Tourism to gain from central bank cut
Tourism to gain from central bank cut
BANGKOK: Thailand's policy rate cut is expected to benefit the tourism industry, letting business operators invest and upgrade their services to improve competitiveness, while tourist spending could increase.
Thailand plans $1.7bn of soft loans for property sector
Thailand plans $1.7bn of soft loans for property sector
BANGKOK: The government is planning to offer B55 billion (US$1.66bn) of soft loans to support the property sector and help boost the economy, a deputy finance minister said on Thursday (Oct 17).
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
Tuchel targets England World Cup glory
FOOTBALL: Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England’s wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions yesterday (Oct 16).
Flock of hornbills stuns visitors at Phuket public park
Flock of hornbills stuns visitors at Phuket public park
PHUKET: A rare sighting of hornbills delighted locals  yesterday (Oct 16) as a flock of around 10 of the iconic birds was discovered perched on a banyan tree in a public park within the Phuket Villa 3 housing estate in Wichit.