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Phuket man reeking of alcohol survives after smashing car into electric poll
PHUKET: Police believe that the Phuket man who was speeding before smashing his car into an electric pole in Koh Kaew early this morning was under the influence of alcohol.
Phuket man reeking of alcohol survives after smashing car into electric pole
PHUKET: Police believe that the Phuket man who was speeding before smashing his car into an electric pole in Koh Kaew early this morning was under the influence of alcohol.
Rawai Muay Thai club organize fight night for good cause
Rawai Muay Thai is well-known in the Phuket area for training Thai and foreign fighters of all ages and levels. On November 28, they used their popularity to raise money for some much needed improvements at a local school. With two belt title fights, the 500th fight of one of their trainers, and 13 other pairings the local community and tourists came out in droves to support the cause.
Xana to host nine days DJ fest headlined by Paul Oakenfold, Luciano, Kraiz and more
Xana Beach Club with Attica is this week hosting Phuket’s most anticipated party event of the year, the electrifying DJ Festival. The event will feature nine straight days of outrageously talented DJ performances from December 12 – 20.
Thai History: The Bunnag familys Persian connection
It is a fact that in the period of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, i.e. the early 17th century, Persian people migrated to Thailand. They were mainly traders and merchants. These people of Persian decent were referred to as ‘Khaek Ma-ngon’ (แขกมะหง่น) or ‘Shia Muslim’ which is ‘Khaek Chaosen’ (แขกเจ ้าเซน) in Thai. Over the centuries, most of the Khaek Ma-ngon converted to Buddhism and were integrated into Thailand’s society.
Phuket Motorcycle Crash Kills British Woman, Injures Friend on Patong Hill
Latest One woman is dead and a second being treated in Phuket’s Patong Hospital after their motorcycle crashed with a pickup that was crossing Patong Hill towards the west coast.
Phuket Raiders Arrest Hillside Construction Workers, Impound Earth Movers
Latest A night raid by a patrol of Navy and Phuket authorities arrests four men and impounds equipment allegedly being used for an illegal hillside construction in southern Phuket.
PhuketWATCH Resorts Group Grows; Hunt for Gun Toting Phuket Jet-Ski Man; Paween, Hero or Heretic?
Phuket Updating Digest Accor acquires more brands; Thai Union takes tasks in shrimp processing in-house; War of words between asylum-seeking investigator and chiefs; Swiss double up.
Asean Today: Vietnam Boosts US Visas; Owner Calims Left 747s; Dog Eating Toll Rises to 10
Around the Region Vietnam to extend US visas to one year; Cargo company claim s left 747s; Actress fights to take home son; Singapore offers rights changes; Dog meals kill 10, sicken 100.