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Patong Two-Way Traffic Hopes Crushed as Police Reject Mayor's Plea
Latest The Mayor of Patong says that the new Phuket police commander like his predecessor has rejected her suggestion that the hub’s two-way traffic system be restored.
Major blackout to affect Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Office has announced a major blackout affecting residential and commercial areas along the west side Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew next Wednesday (Dec 9) so that maintenance workers can replace insulation along high-voltage power cables.
Phuket FC captain calls on all residents to come out and support team
FOOTBALL: With only three games remaining in Thai YAMAHA League Division One, all games to be played within the space of seven days, and with Phuket FC’s fate still not sealed as to whether they will remain in the league of be relegated to Division Two, their captain Yusuke Sato is calling for all locals to come out and get behind the team.
Pistorius faces 15 years in jail after murder conviction
SOUTH AFRICA: Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of murder yesterday (Dec 3) after South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal threw out a manslaughter conviction for killing his girlfriend, and he now faces a 15-year prison term.
Erawan suspects ‘arrested’ in Turkey
Wanna Suansan, the Thai woman who allegedly rented a room for suspects in the Erawan shrine and Sathon pier blasts, and her Turkish husband have been arrested in Turkey, according to a high-ranking police source.
Phuket Governor Urges Calm After Terror Warning: Act Normally, He Tells Residents and Tourists
Latest The Governor of Phuket urges tourists and residents to be more alert for unusual behavior but to stay calm and continue life as normal after a holiday island terror warning.
Nabbed Pattaya Kidnap Mastermind Won't Get to Choose Which Murder Charge Comes First
Latest A man held in Cambodia over the savage kidnap and murder of a notorious Australian hoodlum may not get to choose whether he first answers to a murder in Australia or one in Thailand.
Islamic State Plotting Attacks in Thailand, Says Leaked Police Memo
Latest Widespread concern is likely within the Thai tourism industry over a leaked police memo that says Islamic state is believed to have deployed terrorists in Phuket, Pattaya and elsewhere.
Russians in Phuket potential IS targets, warns unvalidated police memo
PHUKET: Two Syrian members of the Islamic State have travelled to Phuket with the intent of staging an attack on Russian nationals says a document - yet to be substantiated - reportedly issued by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).