Phuket

Compromise reached with new site for Patong vendors

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3 years ago

December 9, 2016

Compromise reached with new site for Patong vendors | The Thaiger

PHUKET: The long-standing dispute between Patong Municipality and Loma Park vendors regarding expiration of rental contracts and alleged violation of beach management rules was concluded after both parties reached an agreement yesterday afternoon.

A meeting between the two parties held on November 1 was chaired by Phuket Governor Chokchai Dejamorthan and lasted several hours. It ended in a deadlock, however, with the vendors insisting on being allowed to operate their businesses there and Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup insisting on ousting them to build a convention hall in that space (story here).

Municipality officers attempted to cordon off the area on November 24, but a group of vendors gathered and pleaded with the municipality workers to allow them a chance to talk to the provincial committee (story here).

Twelve of the 16 vendors at yesterday’s meeting agreed to leave the area by April 30, 2017 whereas three were on the fence and one disagreed. Mayor Chalermluck said she was satisfied with the outcome.

“The conclusion of this matter works out perfectly, as it gives us just the time we need to design blueprints and find a construction company to build the convention hall,” she explained.

“Once the vendors leave, we will start construction, probably by May. For the duration of the construction, we will give the vendors temporary space to operate their stalls. Once it’s finished, they will have to permanently move inside the building’s food court or food center at the supermarket.”

— Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Kathu – VIDEO

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9 hours ago

June 18, 2019

The Thaiger

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A pedestrian has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a sedan while crossing a road in Kathu, Phuket. Volunteers rescue workers report that they were notified of the incident at 7.19pm last night at the Kathu Intersection (near the Caltex petrol station).

They have arrived at the scene to find an unconscious man on the road. He has sustained a serious injury and was rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

The sedan and the driver were not waiting at the scene when rescue workers arrived but the driver later presented himself at the Kathu Police Station along with the damaged sedan.

Police are continuing their investigation.

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Phuket

Motorbike driver dies after colliding with taxi in Thalang, Phuket

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9 hours ago

June 18, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Motorbike driver dies after colliding with taxi in Thalang, Phuket | The Thaiger

A motorbike driver has died after colliding with a taxi carrying Indian tourists in Thalang. Thalang Police report that they were notified of the collision at 9.35pm last night on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang, Phuket.

Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the damaged motorbike and taxi on the road.

The motorbike driver, 45 year old man Somjit Pimmala, was taken to the Thalang Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The taxi driver 29 year old Prapan Chaipakdee was taken to Thalang Police Station. An alcohol breath test was conducted indicating a reading of zero.

The taxi driver told police that he was carrying Indian tourists from the Phuket International Airport and heading to Patong. He claimed that the motorbike suddenly changed lanes and collided with his taxi, causing him to crash onto the road.

Police are continuing the investigation including checking local CCTV cameras.

Motorbike driver dies after colliding with taxi in Thalang, Phuket | News by The Thaiger

Phuket

Motorbike driver crushed by cement truck in Thalang, Phuket

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12 hours ago

June 18, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Motorbike driver crushed by cement truck in Thalang, Phuket | The Thaiger

A cement truck driver has been charged with reckless driving causing death after a motorbike driver died at the scene after being run over by the cement truck in Thalang yesterday afternoon.

The Thalang Police were notified of the incident at 5.10pm on Srisoonthorn Road in Thalang, central Phuket.

Police and emergency responders arrived to find a cement truck in the middle of the road. A damaged motorbike was found under the truck. The body of 40 year old Danai Srikaewheaw was also found crushed under the truck. His body was taken to the Thalang Hospital.

Witnesses told police that the cement truck collided with the motorbike. The motorbike was knocked over and the driver bounced off and ended up being run over by the truck.

The cement truck driver, 22 year old Thanin Janyawit, was taken to Thalang Police Station to face charges of reckless driving causing death.

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