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Phuket Police flood-response equipment arrives
Phuket Police flood-response equipment arrives
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police are prepared to assist residents during floods and storms using modern equipment, including drones, to help those in need, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has announced.
North Korea confirms blowing up roads, railways to ‘hostile’ South
North Korea confirms blowing up roads, railways to ‘hostile’ South
SEOUL: North Korea confirmed that it has blown up sections of roads and railways leading to South Korea, calling it a “hostile state”, North Korean state media reported yesterday (Oct 16).
All 18 iCon suspects arrested on fraud charges
All 18 iCon suspects arrested on fraud charges
BANGKOK: Police have arrested all 18 suspects wanted in the iCon Group fraud case, including founder and CEO Warathaphon “Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) said last night (Oct 16).
Tum Yum: New coach starts with a much needed win
Tum Yum: New coach starts with a much needed win
FOOTBALL: The “new manager bounce” is a phenomenon often debated in football. Whether it was truly a bounce or something more profound, Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) were a transformed side yesterday (Oct 16) as they defeated Pattani FC 2-1 to record their fist win of the season.
Buddhist holy day brings alcohol ban
Buddhist holy day brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: A 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol came into effect at midnight last night as the country today (Oct 17) observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month ‘Rains Retreat’ often referred to as Buddhist Lent.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla stabbing prompts police probe, Remembring the landslide victims, Tak Bai || Oct 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla stabbing prompts police probe, Remembring the landslide victims, Tak Bai || Oct 16
PHUKET XTRA - October 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police hunt suspects for Bangla stabbing
Police hunt suspects for Bangla stabbing
PHUKET: Patong Police are searching for a gang of people involved in an attack on a man in Soi Sea Dragon, off Bangla Rd, early this morning (Oct 16). Two bystanders went to intervene, and themselves suffered knife wounds from one of the attackers.
New assisted dying bill introduced in UK parliament
New assisted dying bill introduced in UK parliament
LONDON: A UK lawmaker was to introduce into parliament legislation today (Oct 16) that would legalise assisted dying, setting up the first vote on the emotive issue in almost a decade.
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
BANGKOK: Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year to facilitate cross-border tourism while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system is being developed, which could integrate tourism fee collection, officials say.
German man dies of illness in Patong hotel room
German man dies of illness in Patong hotel room
PHUKET: Police have requested a medical examination of a German man found dead in his hotel room in Patong after the man suffered fever and dizziness before being found dead this morning (Oct 16).
Assets seized as iCon probe expands
Assets seized as iCon probe expands
BANGKOK: The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has impounded assets worth about B125 million from The iCon Group, its CEO and three others for 90 days while investigations continue into allegations that it ran a pyramid scheme.
Merit-making ceremony held for victims of Karon landslide
Merit-making ceremony held for victims of Karon landslide
PHUKET: Phuket provincial authorities, with leaders from local municipalities and other organisations, held a merit-making ceremony yesterday (Oct 15) to honour those who lost their lives in the mudslide in Karon on Aug 23.
Pisal resigns from Pheu Thai Party
Pisal resigns from Pheu Thai Party
BANGKOK: Former 4th Army chief Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, a list MP and fugitive defendant in the Tak Bai massacre case, has resigned from the Pheu Thai Party.
Lobster Men hoping for new coach bounce
Lobster Men hoping for new coach bounce
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) is hoping for a change in fortune following the international break, and all eyes are on new head coach Phuwanart Saengsri to lead them to victory against Pattani FC at Surakul Stadium today (Oct 16), kick-off 3:30pm.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu cop chase after fatal shooting in broad daylight, Sword attack, Landfill concerns || Oct 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu cop chase after fatal shooting in broad daylight, Sword attack, Landfill concerns || Oct 15
PHUKET XTRA - October 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Italian tourist after lost in Phuket jungle found safe
Italian tourist after lost in Phuket jungle found safe
PHUKET: An Italian tourist has expressed his gratitude and thanks to local officials who launched a search for him after he contacted them while lost in the jungle in Nai Yang.
‘Major Tum’ to Ground Control: PAFC appoints new coach
‘Major Tum’ to Ground Control: PAFC appoints new coach
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) is aiming to blast off and climb the league table following the international break, and they are putting their faith in new head coach, Phuwanart Saengsri, to pilot them to success.
Chinese illegal tour guide arrested
Chinese illegal tour guide arrested
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have launched a crackdown on illegal Chinese tour guides as part of preparations for the upcoming tourism high season.
High-end tourists to help meet B500bn revenue goal
High-end tourists to help meet B500bn revenue goal
PHUKET: Phuket is planning to increase its tourism revenue to B500 billion in the second half of this year through policies that focus on high-end tourists.
Last-gasp goal sees Thailand win King’s Cup
Last-gasp goal sees Thailand win King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: A last-gasp goal from captain Chanathip Songkrasin saw Thailand edge Syria 2-1 to win the King’s Cup Championship in Songkhla last night (Oct 14).