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Tragedy as English Derby winner put down at Melbourne Cup
Tragedy as English Derby winner put down at Melbourne Cup
HORSE RACING: English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck was euthanised today (Nov 3) after breaking down during the Melbourne Cup, the seventh horse since 2013 to die at the race.
Phuket post-COVID recovery must be more than tourism: Deputy PM
Phuket post-COVID recovery must be more than tourism: Deputy PM
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai, who also serves as Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for Phuket’s post-COVID recovery to target key areas other than tourism.
Bike riding foreigner loses life in u-turn collision
Bike riding foreigner loses life in u-turn collision
PHUKET: A collision between a Harley Davidson big bike and a truck early this morning (Nov 3) has resulted in a foreign man losing his life.
After a life of excess Maradona turns 60 in self-isolation
After a life of excess Maradona turns 60 in self-isolation
FOOTBALL: Notorious for his wild lifestyle, Argentina great Diego Maradona turned 60 yesterday (Oct 30) in far more sober circumstances sheltered in self-isolation to protect him from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tour operators turn spiritual
Tour operators turn spiritual
THAILAND: As the economic slowdown and political turmoil are likely to persist, tour operators have found more and more travellers looking for spiritual tour packages.
Emirates flight lands in Phuket
Emirates flight lands in Phuket
PHUKET: An Emirates Airlines aircraft not carrying any passengers yesterday (Nov 2) became the first inbound international flight to land in Phuket since the COVID-19 lockdown began seven months ago.
Leicester power into second place, Fulham earn first win
Leicester power into second place, Fulham earn first win
FOOTBALL: Leicester swept into second place in the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 victory at Leeds, while Fulham beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 to finally clinch their first win of the season yesterday (Nov 2).
Nation prepares to stop for a Melbourne Cup behind closed doors
Nation prepares to stop for a Melbourne Cup behind closed doors
HORSE RACING: Australia’s “race that stops a nation” will be staged today (Nov 3) in front of empty grandstands, devoid of the roars from tens of thousands of punters when the Melbourne Cup is run behind closed doors for the first time in its long history.
Fears of violence, vote rigging and confusion beset eve of US election
Fears of violence, vote rigging and confusion beset eve of US election
WORLD: President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden fought yesterday (Nov 2) through the eve of an election threatened by legal chaos and fears of violence after Trump, down in the polls and with only hours to go, pushed hard to discredit the US voting process.
Rewriting of Thai history gets thumbs-up
Rewriting of Thai history gets thumbs-up
THAILAND: The Education Ministry’s plan to overhaul the Basic Education Core Curriculum to include key political events from 1932-1957 has been broadly welcomed, although not without some criticism too.
‘Rally ban’ vote plan under fire
‘Rally ban’ vote plan under fire
THAILAND: Critics have slammed a Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader’s proposal to hold a referendum to ban political rallies for two years, saying it would violate people’s rights and only worsen the ongoing conflict.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Premier meets Phuket! His Majesty comments on protesters! Population doubt? || November 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Premier meets Phuket! His Majesty comments on protesters! Population doubt? || November 2
PHUKET XTRA - November 2 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket greets Prime Minister |:| His Majesty the King’s brief words |:| Phuket pushes for accurate count |:| Two new Vice Governors |:| Patong, Karon water outages |:| Three new Covid-19 cases in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
PM Prayut arrives in Phuket
PM Prayut arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived in Phuket this afternoon (Nov 2) ahead of the mobile Cabinet meeting to be held in Mai Khao tomorrow. At the airport today, his first action was to officially review the procedures for processing and screening foreigners entering the country via Phuket International Airport.
Chalong Hospital B153mn inpatient wing gets green light
Chalong Hospital B153mn inpatient wing gets green light
PHUKET:  The budget for the 156-bed inpatient wing at Chalong Hospital has been approved and the new building is expected to be complete and open to patients in 2022, Deputy Health Minister Satit Pituthecha announced today (Nov 2).
Phuket’s Best Burger 6
Phuket’s Best Burger 6
Now in its 6th Year, Phuket Best Burger has become one of Phuket’s most loved events. This year we will be getting all burgerliscious at Blue Tree Phuket, on Saturday 14th November 2020 and we would love for you to be part of Phuket Best Burger 6 - Greatness, Redemption, Glory. https://fb.me/e/5Hd6KHJdY
Deputy PM Prawit orders action to resolve Phuket water shortages
Deputy PM Prawit orders action to resolve Phuket water shortages
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan at a meeting in Phuket this morning (Nov 2) ordered the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) to investigate and expedite projects to resolve Phuket’s recurring water shortage crisis, including to instigate progress in the much-delayed mains supply pipeline from Phang Nga.
No Phuket road closures for PM, Cabinet visit
No Phuket road closures for PM, Cabinet visit
PHUKET: No roads will be closed for the official visit to Phuket by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Cabinet ministers today and tomorrow (Nov 2-3), but Traffic Police are urging motorists to be patient and understanding as motorcades make their way across the island.
Dredging of canal linking major Phuket marinas not to start until 2022
Dredging of canal linking major Phuket marinas not to start until 2022
PHUKET: A government project to start dredging the Koh Kaew Canal, linking Royal Phuket Marina and Boat Lagoon Marina with Phang Nga Bay, will not begin until 2022, the senior official in charge of the regional channel development has revealed.
Arsenal take the points at Man Utd as Bale sends Spurs second
Arsenal take the points at Man Utd as Bale sends Spurs second
FOOTBALL: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang condemned Manchester United to fresh misery at Old Trafford as his penalty clinched a 1-0 win for Arsenal, while Gareth Bale was the match winner with his first goal since returning to Tottenham in a 2-1 win over Brighton yesterday (Nov 1).
WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for COVID-19
WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for COVID-19
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said late yesterday (Nov 1) that he was self-quarantining after someone he had been in contact with tested positive for COVID-19, but stressed he had no symptoms.