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Fugitive in Belgium shooting arrested in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2024
» A 36-year-old fugitive sentenced to prison in Belgium for attempted murder has been arrested in Phuket, where he worked as a DJ at a Patong bar.
Fugitive in Belgium shooting arrested in Patong
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2024
» A 36-year-old fugitive sentenced to prison in Belgium for attempted murder has been arrested in Phuket, where he worked as a DJ at a Patong nightspot.
Pattaya Floating Market laments slowdown of tour groups
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/12/2023
» The operator of Pattaya Floating Market says attracting a large volume of tourists, especially Chinese tour groups, is still an essential part of reviving the tourism industry as it urges the authorities to attempt to reverse the image of Thailand as an unsafe destination.
Algiers: jet skiers 'refusal to comply' led to shooting
AFP, Published on 04/09/2023
» ALGIERS - Algeria said Sunday its security forces had opened fire this week after a group of jet skiers from Morocco ignored warning shots and refused to comply with orders to stop.
Jokes aren't what they used to be
Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/08/2023
» It is customary at this time of the year for PostScript to try and lighten up proceedings with what have been voted the best jokes by stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which wraps up this week. Unfortunately this year's offerings have been decidedly underwhelming, or perhaps I'm getting a bit too ancient to appreciate modern wit. Anyway, prepare yourself for a few groans.
Pattaya Film Festival brings world cinema to the beach
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2023
» CHONBURI: The inaugural Pattaya Film Festival will run from June 15-19 and feature over 20 titles from around the world, including contemporary and classic films as well as a programme for children. All films will be screened free of charge at SF Cinema Marina, Mahatai Pattaya Convention Center, and at the outdoor screen on North Pattaya beach.
Canadian mobster hit suspect brought to Thailand
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/05/2023
» Alleged contract killer Matthew Dupre, wanted for the shooting of a Canadian gangster in Phuket on Feb 4, 2022, has been extradited to Thailand to face a murder charge.
Accused Jimi 'Slice' killer extradited from Canada
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/05/2023
» Alleged contract killer Matthew Dupre, wanted for the shooting of Canadian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket on Feb 4, 2022, has been quietly extradited to Thailand to face a murder charge.
Scheffler, Hovland and Conners share lead at PGA Championship
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» ROCHESTER (UNITED STATES) - Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners delivered clutch birdies and grinded out par saves to share the lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as rivals stumbled at rainy Oak Hill.
Gaza truce largely holds as Palestinians, Israelis count deadly cost
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Calm returned to Gaza Sunday as a fragile ceasefire largely held, leaving Palestinians and Israelis to count the cost of five days of cross-border fire that killed dozens.