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Fundraiser for Jimmy Pearson
Friends of American expat, Jimmy Pearson, are staging a fundraising party on Wednesday, June 24, to help support Mr Pearson’s recovery from a recent stroke. Mr Pearson is best known as the Jimmy from Jimmy’s Lighthouse, now known as Dickie&…
PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - June 17
Phuket Xtra - June 17 Big announcement from Royal Phuket Marina, Thailnds Got Trouble and weather warnings. #PhuketNewsTV #PhuketTV
PM issues monsoon storm alert for 21 provinces including Phuket for June 17-21
BANGKOK: The Prime Minister has instructed disaster mitigation agencies to be on high alert in preparation for southwestern monsoon weather systems expected to make landfall between June 17-21.
Royal Phuket Marina reveals B5bn mega-investment project
PHUKET: Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina, announced a five-year plan to inject B5 billion in investment to transform the marina into a premier lifestyle destination today (June 17).
Aussie Father and Son Beaten by Gang in Chiang Mai, Police Told
PHOTO ALBUM An Australian man and his son have told police in Chiang Mai that they were helped by monks after being beaten up in the early hours following a drinking session at a pub.
Tired of developer’s threats to leave their homes, Phuket residents plea for justice
PHUKET: Residents who have staved off months of threats allegedly delivered by henchmen hired by a developer ordering them to leave their homes filed a formal complaint at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (June 16).
Tourism Ministry pushes to bring Phuket’s illegal tour guides into the fold
PHUKET: Phuket’s ongoing problems with illegal foreign tour guides may be reduced drastically within two years if a push by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) gets the green light from Cabinet, The Phuket News has been told.
28-year-old steals public bus to see girlfriend
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for stealing a public bus and driving nearly 400 km from Bangkok to northeastern Thailand to see his girlfriend, police say.
Phuket Storms Will Last Until Friday and Affect 20 Provinces, Authorities Warn
Latest The department of Disaster prevention and Mitigation is alerting provincial authorities to the dangers of floods and landslips through until Friday at least.