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PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
BANGKOK: PTG Energy Plc, the operator of PT petrol stations, has announced plans to expand its refined oil reserves in line with a government directive aimed at safeguarding national energy security during the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
PHUKET: Officials in Kathu District are investigating the excavation of land and felling of trees by the banks of the Bang Wad Reservoir after a backhoe operator claimed the work was being carried out to prepare land for agricultural use.
Phuket hosts historic national pony jumping qualifier
Phuket hosts historic national pony jumping qualifier
EQUESTRIAN: Phuket is set to make equestrian history next weekend as “Jumping Phuket – Pony Q#3” arrives at the Niran Equestrian Center at Niran Farm in Thalang, marking the first time an official qualifier of this level has ever been held on the island.
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
PHUKET: A German national has been arrested off Phuket after authorities discovered he was captaining a sailboat being used to run an unlicensed multi-day tour, with packages reportedly sold online for hundreds of thousands of baht per person.
Phuket readies for alcohol-free Songkran in Old Town
Phuket readies for alcohol-free Songkran in Old Town
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing to host the annual alcohol-free Songkran celebrations in Phuket Town next month in a bid to promote safer festivities while drawing large crowds to stimulate the local economy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Capture as Interpol Fugitive Arrested, 40,000 Stranded Tourists Go Home || March 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Capture as Interpol Fugitive Arrested, 40,000 Stranded Tourists Go Home || March 13
PHUKET XTRA - March 13 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Hudson names team for crucial Turkmenistan clash
Hudson names team for crucial Turkmenistan clash
FOOTBALL: Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson has named 23 players for the decisive AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan on Mar 31.
Anutin says coalition complete, rules out Klatham, Democrats
Anutin says coalition complete, rules out Klatham, Democrats
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the government coalition lineup has been finalised, with the main partners being the Bhumjaithai Party and the Pheu Thai Party, along with several smaller parties.
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
BEIJING: China was set to approve what it called an “ethnic unity” law yesterday (Mar 12), which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
Patong officials inspect Tri Trang wastewater
Patong officials inspect Tri Trang wastewater
PHUKET: Officials from Patong Municipality have inspected Tri Trang Beach following complaints that wastewater was being discharged into the sea, but say the source of the pollution has yet to be identified.
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
BANGKOK: More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in the originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them.
Six Nations edges towards dramatic climax
Six Nations edges towards dramatic climax
RUGBY: It’s all to play for this weekend as the Six Nations Championship draws to a conclusion.
Russian arrested in Patong illegal hotel raid
Russian arrested in Patong illegal hotel raid
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials raided a hotel in Patong yesterday afternoon (Mar 12) and arrested a Russian national accused of operating the property illegally through Thai nominees.
French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Rawai
French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Rawai
PHUKET: Immigration police have arrested a French national in Rawai who was wanted under an international arrest warrant for attempted murder, officials confirmed.
Thai authorities rebut claims of huge Israeli presence
Thai authorities rebut claims of huge Israeli presence
BANGKOK: Immigration police have come forward to rebut claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.
Indonesian fishing vessels seized west of Phuket, 19 crew arrested
Indonesian fishing vessels seized west of Phuket, 19 crew arrested
PHUKET: Two Indonesian fishing vessels and 19 crew members have been apprehended after being caught fishing illegally in Thailand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Andaman Sea.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Reassurances After Airport ‘Hard Landing’, Tourist Found Dead On Kalim Beach || March 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Reassurances After Airport ‘Hard Landing’, Tourist Found Dead On Kalim Beach || March 12
PHUKET XTRA - March 12 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Restaurant owner says Israeli tourist provoked flag confrontation
Restaurant owner says Israeli tourist provoked flag confrontation
PHUKET: A restaurant owner in Phuket has defended his decision to refuse service to an Israeli man after a confrontation at his premises, saying the tourist provoked the dispute by demanding that a Palestinian flag displayed inside the restaurant be removed.
New anti-laundering rules concern digital asset firms
New anti-laundering rules concern digital asset firms
BANGKOK: Digital asset business operators in Thailand warn that the newly proposed “Travel Rule” to help curb money laundering should not be overly restrictive or it could unintentionally undermine the open and decentralised nature of blockchain networks, stifling innovation.
‘Aem Cyanide’ acquitted of 2020 Nakhon Pathom murder
‘Aem Cyanide’ acquitted of 2020 Nakhon Pathom murder
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court acquitted Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn yesterday (Mar 11) of killing a woman with cyanide in Nakhon Pathom in August 2020, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove she possessed the toxin or intended to commit theft.