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Stroll on shock pole in terrific Turkey
Stroll on shock pole in terrific Turkey
FORMULA ONE: Lance Stroll claimed his maiden Formula One pole position for the Racing Point team in a thrilling wet-weather qualifying session at the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul yesterday (Nov 14).
Sustainably Yours: Rewilding Thailand
Sustainably Yours: Rewilding Thailand
In his new Netflix documentary A Life On Our Planet BBC Presenter David Attenborough details the impact that humanity has had on nature in his over-50 years of reporting on the environment, and he discusses his hopes and fears for the future. During his lifetime, he notes that the world population has gone from 2.3 billion in 1937 to almost 7.82 billion in 2020, while the percent of the world’s forested land dropped from 66% to just 30%. 
Phuket Opinion: Opening the floodgates
Phuket Opinion: Opening the floodgates
PHUKET: In one fell swoop the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has swept away crimes stretching back decades and opened the floodgates for mass deforestation across the country – and unveiled an opportunity for some people to become overnight baht-billionaires through property development centred around Patong.
Quarantine debate next week
Quarantine debate next week
BANGKOK: A proposal to reduce the mandatory quarantine period for foreign tourists from 14 to 10 days will be put forward to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for consideration next week amid Public Health Ministry advice that the infection is usually detected during the first 10 days.
Ambassadors arrive for Phuket test trip
Ambassadors arrive for Phuket test trip
PHUKET: Diplomats and spouses from 15 countries arrived in Phuket today (Nov 14) to begin a three-day visit that is hoped to build confidence among tourists to holiday on the island.
Argentina stun All Blacks for first ever win over New Zealand
Argentina stun All Blacks for first ever win over New Zealand
RUGBY: A gutsy Argentina stunned the All Blacks 25-15 today (Nov 14) to pull off one of rugby’s biggest upsets, consigning an embarrassed New Zealand to their first back-to-back defeats in almost a decade.
Phuket election candidates warned of campaign rules
Phuket election candidates warned of campaign rules
PHUKET: Candidates who have entered the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) election to be held on Dec 20 were yesterday (Nov 13) warned not to breach any of the campaign rules or else face being disqualified.
Countdown on for the 2nd annual Phuket Yacht Club ‘Jai-Dee’ Regatta
Countdown on for the 2nd annual Phuket Yacht Club ‘Jai-Dee’ Regatta
SAILING: There is much anticipation among the island’s sailing fraternity as they await the start gun to signal the 2nd Phuket Yacht Club ‘Jai-Dee’ Regatta next Friday (Nov 20).
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Thai hotel had guest jailed, TripAdvisor doesn’t forget! ’Smart Pier’ project? || November 13
PHUKET XTRA VIDEO: Thai hotel had guest jailed, TripAdvisor doesn’t forget! ’Smart Pier’ project? || November 13
PHUKET XTRA - November 13 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com ’Smart piers’ to be developed in Andaman provinces |:| Nearly US$1 bn in ketamine seized |:| TAT reveals tourist entry numbers |:| TripAdvisor warns people of Thai resort that had guest jailed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Tokyo Olympic Games broadcast bonanza confirmed
Tokyo Olympic Games broadcast bonanza confirmed
OLYMPICS: Six local television channels will live broadcast the Tokyo Olympic Games next year with Thai sports fans also able to follow live action via mobile platforms.
Johnson, Thomas, Smith and Ancer share Masters lead
Johnson, Thomas, Smith and Ancer share Masters lead
GOLF: World number one Dustin Johnson and third-ranked Justin Thomas shared the second-round clubhouse lead yesterday (Nov 13) at the Masters with two unexpected contenders, Australian Cameron Smith and Mexico’s Abraham Ancer.
Culinary Detective: Re-invented, Cosmo comes of age
Culinary Detective: Re-invented, Cosmo comes of age
I have always believed that the key to maintaining your competitive position as a world-class hotel is to never stop moving forward, continually seeking out ways to re-invent whilst building on past successes. In Thailand today, where hotels are currently devoid of overseas tourists, the staycation market becoming somewhat saturated, their restaurants have become an increasingly important element, offering diners value focused packages whilst also showcasing innovation to tempt demanding local residents through the doors to spend what they probably would have spent on a now postponed, overseas vacation. 
Blue Horizon Developments wins the prestigious FIABCI-Thai PRIX D’EXCELLENCE AWARD
Blue Horizon Developments wins the prestigious FIABCI-Thai PRIX D’EXCELLENCE AWARD
One of Phuket’s most renowned property developers, Blue Horizon Developments, brings home yet another award. On 6th October 2020, the real estate company, founded by the serial entrepreneur Andres Pira, won the FIABCI-Thai PRIX D’EXCELLENCE AWARD in the ‘Hotel’ category for its outstanding development of Best Western Plus The Beachfront in Rawai, bringing its total award winnings to 22 in the past five years.
Alro changes regulations on SorPorKor land use
Alro changes regulations on SorPorKor land use
BANGKOK: The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has revamped its regulations to allow SorPorKor landholders to develop their plots into apartment buildings, gas stations and food-processing plants, among others.
Bangkok set for day of rallies
Bangkok set for day of rallies
BANGKOK: Four events expected to draw large crowds, including three anti-government rallies, will take place in Bangkok today (Nov 14) with around 5,000 police officers assigned to ensure peace and order.
‘Let’s Go Halves’ campaign a boon for Phuket
‘Let’s Go Halves’ campaign a boon for Phuket
PHUKET: Local vendors operating small stalls are reporting that the government’s “Khon La Khreung” (Let’s Go Halves) campaign, whereby the government pays 50% of the bill for items charged by registered vendors, has greatly boosted small-item sales.
Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar polls
Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar polls
WORLD: Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party secured an absolute majority in Myanmar’s election, official results showed yesterday (Nov 13), in a poll disputed by the military-aligned opposition and criticised by rights groups.
Tripadvisor warn Thai hotel that sued guest over bad review
Tripadvisor warn Thai hotel that sued guest over bad review
THAILAND: Travel website Tripadvisor has slapped a warning on a Thai resort’s listing, after it launched legal action against an American expat over a negative review, which briefly landed him in prison.
Phuket Smart Bus to ride again
Phuket Smart Bus to ride again
PHUKET: The Phuket Smart Bus will resume rolling from Phuket International Airport on Monday (Nov 16) and continue along its standard route down the west coast to Rawai Pier at the southern end of the island.
Passengers stuck at Phuket airport after flights delayed for 7 hours
Passengers stuck at Phuket airport after flights delayed for 7 hours
PHUKET: A total of 190 passengers finally departed Phuket International Airport for Bangkok at about 2:40am this morning (Nov 13) after three Vietjet Air flights were delayed due to what the airline says were “technical checks”.