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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism tax on the table? New government coming soon? Death in military compound! || May 24

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourism tax on the table? New government coming soon? Death in military compound! || May 24

Statesman Gen Prem passes away

Statesman Gen Prem passes away

Marine Rangers: DMCR calls for volunteers to help protect marine treasures

Marine Rangers: DMCR calls for volunteers to help protect marine treasures

Expat health insurance: an alternative in the offing

Expat health insurance: an alternative in the offing

Phuket Opinion: Diving in

Phuket Opinion: Diving in

Coral Values: Behind the reef restoration projects at Maya Bay

Coral Values: Behind the reef restoration projects at Maya Bay

Hamilton snatches Monaco pole

Hamilton snatches Monaco pole
Statesman Gen Prem passes away
Statesman Gen Prem passes away
Sunday 26 May 2019, 11:45AM
BANGKOK: General Prem Tinsulanonda, statesman and President of the Privy Council, died peacefully at Phramongkutklao Hospital this morning (May 26).
PPRP ‘seals deal’ to form coalition govt
PPRP ‘seals deal’ to form coalition govt
Friday 24 May 2019, 09:08AM
BANGKOK: The political dust has begun to settle with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) well on its way to leading the next government, joined by the Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties, according to military sources.
Conservatives keep power in ’miracle’ Australia election victory
Conservatives keep power in ’miracle’ Australia election victory
Sunday 19 May 2019, 10:22AM
AUSTRALIA: Australia’s ruling conservative coalition defied expectations to retain power in national elections Saturday (May 18), prompting Prime Minister Scott Morrison to declare: “I have always believed in miracles!”
Senators seen as PM puppets
Senators seen as PM puppets
Wednesday 15 May 2019, 08:57AM
BANGKOK: At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators are close associates of the regime with military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime’s rule, which critics say would renew political conflict and create a fresh impasse.
FFP leader urges Senate ‘switch off’
FFP leader urges Senate ‘switch off’
Friday 10 May 2019, 09:05AM
BANGKOK: Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Thursday (May 9) repeated his call for parties to join the FFP’s campaign to “switch off”, or nullify, the regime-appointed Senate that will join MPs in voting for the new prime minister.
Party-list MPs announced favouring military
Party-list MPs announced favouring military
Thursday 9 May 2019, 08:57AM
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has announced the roster of party-list MPs from the March 24 general election, comprising candidates from 26 parties.
Election Commission endorses 349 constituency MPs
Election Commission endorses 349 constituency MPs
Tuesday 7 May 2019, 05:06PM
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has approved all existing 349 constituency MPs as it rushes to meet the MP endorsement deadline so Parliament can convene by May.
Govt set to take shape ‘in June’
Govt set to take shape ‘in June’
Friday 3 May 2019, 09:01AM
PHUKET: The new government is expected to take shape in June, based on the Election Commission’s (EC) schedule of announcing the official poll results next Wednesday (May 8), Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday in a statement.
French Ambassador talks trash, tourist safety in Phuket
French Ambassador talks trash, tourist safety in Phuket
Monday 29 April 2019, 01:53PM
PHUKET: The French Ambassador to Thailand visited Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (Apr 26) to discuss business and tourism projects, as well as safety and the activities of the French community on the island.
New immigration chief to continue predecessor’s “good work”
New immigration chief to continue predecessor’s “good work”
Monday 29 April 2019, 09:22AM
BANGKOK: Fresh from his move from the Border Patrol Police Bureau, newly appointed Immigration Bureau (IB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang has given assurances that his performance will be up to scratch in his new role.
Mexican lawmaker proposes warm beers to cool desire for a drink
Mexican lawmaker proposes warm beers to cool desire for a drink
Sunday 28 April 2019, 12:00PM
MEXICO CITY: Time to crack open a cold one? Not so fast – a local Mexican lawmaker proposed a measure Thursday (Apr 25) limiting the sale of cold beer to curb alcohol consumption, unbottling a wave of mainly mocking reactions online.
Royal Rainmakers on standby in Phuket despite three failed attempts
Royal Rainmakers on standby in Phuket despite three failed attempts
Saturday 27 April 2019, 01:45PM
PHUKET: After three failed attempts, Royal Rainmakers will again be deployed in Phuket as soon as the required weather and air traffic conditions coincide, according to Wiraphon Sudchada, Director of the Southern Royal Rainmaking Operation Center in Surat Thani.
Interest doubles Hopewell compensation to B25bn
Interest doubles Hopewell compensation to B25bn
Saturday 27 April 2019, 09:32AM
The State Railway of Thailand will ask the government to pay the court-ordered B25 billion compensation, including B13 billion interest, to Hopewell (Thailand) Co for its cancellation of the company’s huge transit project contract.
Last day for EC to clear poll doubts
Last day for EC to clear poll doubts
Wednesday 24 April 2019, 08:54AM
BANGKOK: The Election Commission has been given until today (Apr 24) to defend its handling of the March 24 general election after a petition calling for the nullification of the poll was submitted, the Office of the Ombudsman said.
Thanathorn Election Commission probe result expected
Thanathorn Election Commission probe result expected
Tuesday 23 April 2019, 08:53AM
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) is likely to decide today (Apr 23) on whether there are grounds to allegations against Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of Future Forward Party, that he violated media shareholding rules.
Sri Lanka Easter attack toll hits 290
Sri Lanka Easter attack toll hits 290
Monday 22 April 2019, 12:13PM
SRI LANKA: At least 290 people are now known to have died in a series of bomb blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, in the worst violence to hit the island since its devastating civil war ended a decade ago.
Push for murder charges against drink-drivers divides force
Push for murder charges against drink-drivers divides force
Monday 22 April 2019, 09:00AM
BANGKOK: The government on April 5 ordered police to charge drink-driving motorists causing fatal accidents during the Songkran holiday with premeditated murder as it steps up efforts to curb preventable deaths.
In Big Joke saga, border patrol boss gets last laugh
In Big Joke saga, border patrol boss gets last laugh
Saturday 20 April 2019, 10:20AM
BANGKOK: The chief of the border patrol police has been named head of immigration police, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a high-profile leader who was transferred to an inactive position in early April.
Local election laws passed, on track to be held mid-year, says Phuket election chief
Local election laws passed, on track to be held mid-year, says Phuket election chief
Friday 19 April 2019, 05:56PM
PHUKET: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has released the relevant acts incorporating changes to local election laws, paving the way for local elections to be held nationwide, including in Phuket.
Border police chief to replace ‘Big Joke’
Border police chief to replace ‘Big Joke’
Friday 19 April 2019, 04:22PM
BANGKOK: The chief of border patrol police has been named head of immigration police, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a high-profile policeman who was transferred to an inactive position early in April.
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