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Phuket airport ‘100% ready to receive foreign tourists’, says Transport Minister
Phuket airport ‘100% ready to receive foreign tourists’, says Transport Minister
PHUKET: Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Saturday (Oct 31) said that he was confident that Phuket International Airport was “100% ready” to receive foreign tourists and test them on arrival for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Young Atthaya wins 2020 Order of Merit
Young Atthaya wins 2020 Order of Merit
GOLF: Teenage sensation Atthaya Thitikul claimed her fourth title as a professional after cruising to a four-shot victory at the Singha Thai LPGA Championship in Prachin Buri yesterday (Nov 1).
King declares ‘love’ for all, calls Thailand ‘land of compromise’
King declares ‘love’ for all, calls Thailand ‘land of compromise’
THAILAND: His Majesty the King called Thailand the “land of compromise” in unprecedented comments yesterday (Nov 1), during which the once-unapproachable monarch declared “love” for all Thais after months of protests calling for reform to the monarchy.
Mercedes wins constructors title with Imola one-two
Mercedes wins constructors title with Imola one-two
FORMULA ONE: Mercedes has won a record-breaking seventh consecutive constructors championship with a Lewis Hamilton-led one-two finish in Imola at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Bottas on pole as Mercedes dominates Imola
Bottas on pole as Mercedes dominates Imola
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas will start from pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton later today (Nov 1) in F1’s first race in Imola in 14 years.
England to lockdown again as virus surges in Europe
England to lockdown again as virus surges in Europe
WORLD: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new four-week coronavirus lockdown in England, which will join several European countries in imposing the measure for a second time, as Slovakia took a different tack and began testing its entire population.
Boy dies in Kathu pickup truck accident
Boy dies in Kathu pickup truck accident
PHUKET: A road accident this afternoon (Nov 1) in Kathu where a pickup truck overturned saw a 5-year-old boy lose his life.
Culinary Detective: Little Roma, the nice surprise
Culinary Detective: Little Roma, the nice surprise
When seeking out restaurants in which to spend our time and with the current crisis, in which we choose to cautiously part with our particularly hard to come by Thai baht, I would hazard a guess that certainly high on the list of deciding factors is authenticity. This applies to all cuisines, Thai being no exception.
Legendary British actor Sir Sean Connery dies
Legendary British actor Sir Sean Connery dies
WORLD: Legendary actor Sean Connery, famous for playing the original on-screen James Bond, has died at the age of 90, prompting an outpouring of tributes for one of Britain’s best-loved film heroes.
Phuket big bike rider killed in collision
Phuket big bike rider killed in collision
PHUKET: The driver of a big bike involved in a crash with a saloon car in Srisoonthorn early today (Nov 1) has lost his life, officials have confirmed.
Phuket chamber lobbies for ‘special status’ boost
Phuket chamber lobbies for ‘special status’ boost
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce looks set to ask cabinet to approve its long-term plan to make the province into a special administrative area, saying the move would help it catch up with its projected economic growth before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jota caps Liverpool fightback as Man City, Chelsea win
Jota caps Liverpool fightback as Man City, Chelsea win
FOOTBALL: Diogo Jota capped Liverpool’s dramatic fightback as the Premier League champions beat West Ham 2-1 to move three points clear at the top, while Manchester City and Chelsea both won to keep in touch with the leaders yesterday (Oct 31).
Phuket confirms two new Vice Governors
Phuket confirms two new Vice Governors
PHUKET: Two new Vice Governors have been confirmed and have presented themselves as ready to start performing their duties.
All Blacks thrash Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks thrash Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
RUGBY: A ruthless All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th straight year in record-breaking style Saturday, blitzing a young Australian team 43-5 to reinforce their trans-Tasman dominance.
Court rejects detention of hospitalised protesters
Court rejects detention of hospitalised protesters
THAILAND: A court in Ayutthaya yesterday (Oct 31) rejected a police request to detain three protest leaders currently in a Bangkok hospital after an eventful night that followed their temporary release from custody.
Farrell targets Autumn Nations Cup triumph after England win Six Nations
Farrell targets Autumn Nations Cup triumph after England win Six Nations
RUGBY: England captain Owen Farrell quickly set his sights on an Autumn Nations Cup triumph just moments after his side won the Six Nations Championship yesterday (Oct 31).
Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
THAILAND: The political climate has become unseasonably turbulent following the youth-led street protests calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s resignation, a rewrite of the constitution and reform of the monarchy.
Teen Power: Students step up for BanYa
Teen Power: Students step up for BanYa
If you search the internet for “Generation Z” you will learn that they are on track to be the most well-educated generation yet. So what does this look like when they are still in school? 
Phuket Opinion: Asking the right questions
Phuket Opinion: Asking the right questions
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his visiting Cabinet ministers will have a more than a few key questions to answer during their visit to Phuket this week if they are to gain any credibility among the local people.
Police vow to detain three hospitalised protesters further
Police vow to detain three hospitalised protesters further
THAILAND: Police have vowed to detain three protesters further as three of them are now in hospital following an eventful night after their temporary release yesterday (Oct 30).