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Phuket Opinion: United, we stand

PHUKET: The Phuket News last week broke the news that after three years at the helm of Phuket FC, Pramookpisitt Achariyachai, the club’s chairman, has finally decided to call it a day. Phuket FC, or FC Phuket as it was known before, was in a similar position back in 2012 when Mr Pramook took over, albeit under completely different circumstances.

Phuket Expat Finance: Breaking into bonds

PHUKET: For many savers and retirees, the current low-interest-rate environment has certainly made life more challenging. Many developed countries have seen the lowest rates for 300 years – so persistently low that many people have even come to accept this state of affairs as the “new normal”.

Fours arrests made in Phuket for drug possession

PHUKET: Police arrested four in the space of 24 hours when they were found to be in possession of a variety of drugs including kratom, methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and crystal meth (ya ice) and ammunition.

Phuket underpass safety overhaul done, but tunnellers have a long way to go

PHUKET: The slew of safety measures ordered by Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong on Sunday (Sept 20) have been carried out, The Phuket News has been told.

Rain and runoff water cause early morning Phuket floods

PHUKET: Heavy rain and runoff water coming from the Nakkerd Hills flooded some Phuket roads early this morning (Sep24).

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - September 23

PHUKET XTRA - September 23 The PM off to the UN, the wet and dry of Thailand, tour guides are revolting and the Super-Granny of Ubon Rachathani. All thanks to AKA Thailand. #PhuketNewsTV #PhuketTV

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Gears Up for ‘Run to Give’ Charity Run Across Asia Pacific

FUN RUN: The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort and The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket, on Monday (Sept 21) announced the annual Starwood Hotels & Resorts charity run 2015 ‘Run to Give’.

Immigration corruption probe findings delayed

BANGKOK: The police inspector-general yesterday (Sept 23) asked national police chief Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang for another week to wrap up the investigation into alleged corruption by immigration officers.

Police turn sights back to Karadag

BANGKOK: Security officers have found new evidence leading them to turn their focus back to the detained suspect Bilal Turk, also known as Adem Karadag, as he could be the Erawan shrine bomber.

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