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PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - July 120

PHUKET XTRA - July 20 More crazy drivers, hunger-strike over Krabi Coal Plant continues, Beemer bites the dust, more bad weather and you MUST see the rain sucker. ‪#‎PhuketNewsTV‬ ‪#‎PhuketTV‬

Phuket journalists’ verdict date slated for September

PHUKET: Following three days of hearing testimony last week, the Phuket Provincial Court has set September 1 as the scheduled date for handing down its verdict for the criminal charges brought against Phuketwan journalists Alan Morison, 67, and Chutima Sidasathian, 34.

Government poised to launch water donation plan

The government plans to ask people to donate drinking water to drought-stricken residents, deputy government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd says.

Anti-coal pair to press on with hunger strike

After nearly 10 days of a hunger strike, anti-coal protesters Prasitchai Nunuan and Akradej Chakjunda look weak and weary, but maintain they will continue to fight against a coal-fired power plant planned for their home region in Krabi province.

Technology: Microsoft to debut Windows 10

Microsoft this week announced plans for a celebratory debut this month of Windows 10 operating software designed to spread the US software titan’s offerings across a broad range of devices.

Dead elephants land owner charged with encroachment

The owner of a meditation centre in Hua Hin where three wild elephants were killed last week has been charged with encroaching on state land.

Technology: Why do you need a website for social media marketing?

It’s 2015 and here in Phuket we often come across websites made 3, 4 , 5 or even 6 years ago. Unfortunately the speed of technology doesn’t make things easier to keep up with. However, keeping your website up to date is a must nowadays and it has a very important part to play on the social media strategy.

Phuket Breeze Drives Win in Cape Panwa Event

Latest A breezy day led to exhilarating racing as the competitors in the 2015 Cape Panwa Rhuket regatta enjoyed the final day of the event.

PhuketWATCH Chinese to Keep Coming; Man Dead in Demi's Pool; Viral Uniqlo Pair Arrested

Phuket Updating Digest Water and drought concern Thailand; Hoteliers say China’s invasion will continue; Krabi hunger strike draws support; Airport figures jump; Andy Hall to face jail.

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