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Govt readies ‘Boss’ extradition papers

BANGKOK: Thai authorities are ready to send an extradition request to any country able to arrest Red Bull energy drink scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, who faces charges over a hit and run incident in Bangkok five years ago that caused the death of a traffic police officer.

Bike-sharing arrives in Phuket

PHUKET: Two internationally recognised “bike sharing” operators together will have 2,000 bicycles available to use throughout Phuket Town next week as they launch a local initiative to urban transport phenomenon to the island.

Gourmet Food Festival - Best of the Best

Paresa is proud to present an evening of culinary and musical excellence with 7 Top Chef presenting 7 courses while the pop-opera band Fivera preform. Funds raised will be donated to the Phuket Hotels Association Education Scholorship and Training fu…

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Yinglucks great escape! Pet café! Naked unicycle ride! || September 13

PHUKET XTRA - September 13 Pet café regulations? Naked unicycle ride! Latvians car flip! Murderous moms mental health and Yinglucks great escape! Hosted by: JP Mestanza (JP) ThePhuketNews.com

Phuket tour bus driver charged for underpass pile-up

PHUKET: A tour bus driver has been charged with reckless driving after he caused a four-vehicle pile-up in the southbound lane of Darasamut Underpass in front of Central Festival Phuket this morning (Sept 13).

Thief returns motorbike, saying his wife ‘misunderstood’

KHON KAEN: A man who stole a motorcycle later phoned police saying he was returning it, and left a note explaining his “wife misunderstood” and thought it belonged to his mistress.

The Language of Art

The Pavilions Art and Culture Foundation introducing a collective of Phuket Artists - Map Abdy, Peter Child, Marlene Jacopin, Iisara Thaothong, Adriano Trapani, John and Zachary Underwood and Mr. Zen. Open daily from 11am till 11pm at Firefly till …

5,000 racers conquer Thailand’s first Spartan Race

ENDURANCE: Over 5,000 racers experienced the world’s best obstacle race as they took part in the inaugural Spartan Race Thailand today at Siam Country Club, Chonburi last weekend.

Stars dominate in Madras 30 Over Cricket League

CRICKET: The Phuket Stars strengthened their spot at the top of the Madras Cafe 30 Over Cricket League table last Sunday (Sept 10) with a strong showing against the Island Cricket Club (ICC) in soggy conditions at the Alan Cooke Ground. 

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