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Former Phuket vice governor accused of Patong land title corruption
Former Phuket vice governor accused of Patong land title corruption
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled that a former Vice Governor of Phuket, a former Phuket Provincial Land Officer and several other officials are guilty of illegally issuing two land title deeds covering forest reserve land in Patong.
Remembrance services held for tsunami victims
Remembrance services held for tsunami victims
PHUKET: Communities across Phuket and Phang Nga held solemn ceremonies yesterday (Dec 26) to mark the 21st anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, honouring thousands of Thai and foreign victims while reinforcing the importance of disaster preparedness and resilience along Thailand’s Andaman coast.
Russian woman killed in Karon motorbike crash
Russian woman killed in Karon motorbike crash
PHUKET: A Russian woman was killed and a male companion injured after the motorcycle they were riding crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Bangkok-registered ‘green plate’ taxi on the winding Kata–Saiyuan road yesterday (Dec 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangkok Ambulance Crashes In Phuket, ‘Brake Failure’ Blamed For Kata Crash || Dec 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangkok Ambulance Crashes In Phuket, ‘Brake Failure’ Blamed For Kata Crash || Dec 26
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Bangkok Hospital Phuket remembers tsunami victims
Bangkok Hospital Phuket remembers tsunami victims
PHUKET: Bangkok Hospital Phuket has marked the 21st anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami with a commemorative event highlighting the life-saving lessons learned from the disaster and reinforcing the importance of preparedness, collaboration and resilience in emergency medical care.
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea tomorrow (Dec 27) after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.
Ambulance transporting deceased crashes into truck
Ambulance transporting deceased crashes into truck
PHUKET: An ambulance transporting a deceased person from Bangkok to Phuket crashed into the rear of a six-wheeled truck at a major intersection in Thalang early this morning (Dec 26), leaving the ambulance driver injured and trapped inside the vehicle.
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
Foreign fund inflows to keep baht strong
BANGKOK: Analysts expect foreign funds to continue to flow into the Thai equity market, supported by the sharp baht appreciation that has strengthened significantly since the start of December.
US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria yesterday (Dec 25), weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country.
AMLO seizes B1.1bn superyacht in Phuket
AMLO seizes B1.1bn superyacht in Phuket
PHUKET: The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has seized a superyacht in Phuket valued at more than B1.1 billion as part of a major crackdown on assets tied to a vast transnational scam network responsible for more than B9bn in damages.
Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail
Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail
SYDNEY: Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a “bumpy” Sydney-Hobart ocean race today (Dec 26), many scattering rose petals for the Bondi Beach shooting victims as they ventured into rolling seas.
Hindu statue removed to control border area, say officials
Hindu statue removed to control border area, say officials
BANGKOK: Thailand yesterday (Dec 25) defended its military’s demolition of a Hindu statue along the border with Cambodia, saying the removal was carried out to assert control in a disputed frontier area.
Drunk driver caught with handgun, 33 rounds in car
Drunk driver caught with handgun, 33 rounds in car
PHUKET: A 27-year-old man was arrested in Kathu on Wednesday (Dec 24) after testing over the legal alcohol limit while driving, with a subsequent search of his vehicle leading to the seizure of a handgun and ammunition.
Phuket crackdown nets 57 illegal taxis
Phuket crackdown nets 57 illegal taxis
PHUKET: Tourist Police, together with Phuket Provincial Police and the Phuket Provincial Transport Office, have arrested 57 drivers operating illegal, unlicensed vehicles in the ongoing crackdown targeting public transport operators exploiting tourists.
Truck ‘brake failure’ blamed for crash into parked car
Truck ‘brake failure’ blamed for crash into parked car
PHUKET: A truck reportedly lost its brakes while descending a hill in Kata Noi yesterday (Dec 25), swerving into another vehicle and causing damage but no serious injuries.
Hungarian Ambassador talks Phuket water management, education links
Hungarian Ambassador talks Phuket water management, education links
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn welcomed Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand Dr Szilvia Szalóki on Wednesday (Dec 24) for talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in water management, investment and education as the island continues to face long-term sustainability challenges.
Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery
Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery
CRICKET: Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have both been ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: All Smiles As New Phuket Smart Pier System Finally Launched || Dec 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: All Smiles As New Phuket Smart Pier System Finally Launched || Dec 25
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