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Drinking buddy row ends with scythe attack
Drinking buddy row ends with scythe attack
PHUKET: A man is recovering at Vachira Phuket Hospital after a friend he had been drinking with struck him in the face with a scythe in Rassada last night.
Phangan voted Asia’s ‘third best’ island
Phangan voted Asia’s ‘third best’ island
THAILAND: Koh Phangan in Surat Thani has been voted the third best island in Asia, according to the readers’ choice awards by travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.
Phuket pro-monarchy supporters file request to Governor
Phuket pro-monarchy supporters file request to Governor
PHUKET: Local residents gathered in front of Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Oct 29) in order to show their support to protect the monarchy and file a request to the Phuket Governor. 
Phuket Carnival hoped to help local businesses
Phuket Carnival hoped to help local businesses
PHUKET: Officials are hoping that the Phuket Carnival, the festival held in Patong each year traditionally to mark the beginning of the tourism high season, will lure some 15,000 to 30,000 people to the island, and generate at least B120 million for the local economy.
Five Chinese agents arrested in US for targeting Beijing opponents
Five Chinese agents arrested in US for targeting Beijing opponents
WORLD: Five Chinese agents were arrested yesterday (Oct 28) for their roles in an operation targeting Beijing’s opponents in the United States, US officials announced.
MP faces probe over arm-slitting incident
MP faces probe over arm-slitting incident
BANGKOK: Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Sira Jenjaka said he will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to remove from office a Pheu Thai MP who slit his arm during a parliament debate on Tuesday (Oct 27) for allegedly breaching an ethical code.
Big bike riders set to face tough tests
Big bike riders set to face tough tests
BANGKOK: The Land Transport Department has issued new criteria for big bike riders, saying they must bring medical certificates when applying for a driving licence.
Individual brilliance on display in Portuguese GP
Individual brilliance on display in Portuguese GP
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton’s record 92nd victory was won in emphatic fashion, but his wasn’t the only example of individual brilliance at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
Weather warning re-issued as Phuket lashed by wind, rain
Weather warning re-issued as Phuket lashed by wind, rain
PHUKET: Disaster officials in Phuket have been ordered on alert after strong wind and rain lashed the island overnight, with a warning for more heavy weather reissued this morning (Oct 29) as tropical depression Molave makes its way across Northeastern Thailand.
Phuket police, protesters play down risk of disruptive rallies during Prime Minister’s visit
Phuket police, protesters play down risk of disruptive rallies during Prime Minister’s visit
PHUKET: Police have assigned a high-security detail to ensure that the visit to Phuket by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Cabinet ministers next Tuesday (Nov 3) will be unaffected by any major disruptions.
Maya Bay dugong dies from suspected boat propeller wound
Maya Bay dugong dies from suspected boat propeller wound
PHUKET: A young female dugong found at Maya Bay died while being transported back to the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) yesterday (Oct 27).
Emergency decree extended to curb coronavirus
Emergency decree extended to curb coronavirus
THAILAND: Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Oct 28) the cabinet agreed to extend the emergency decree for another month.
Phuket OrBorJor election candidate registration to open
Phuket OrBorJor election candidate registration to open
PHUKET: Registration for candidates to contest the upcoming Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) election will be open next week, the Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has announced.
Dodgers beat Rays 3-1 to end 32-year World Series drought
Dodgers beat Rays 3-1 to end 32-year World Series drought
BASEBALL: The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their 32-year wait for a World Series title yesterday (Oct 27), beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to finally claim the Major League Baseball crown after a string of agonising near-misses.
Popular Phi Phi reef area where karst collapsed sealed off for two years
Popular Phi Phi reef area where karst collapsed sealed off for two years
PHUKET: The area around where a large section of a karst in Phang Nga Bay collapsed, sending some 30,000 tonnes of rock onto a popular coral reef below, will remain sealed off for safety for at least two years, Chief of the Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Prayoon Phongphan, told The Phuket News today (Oct 28).
US senators seek to declare China ‘genocide’ against Uighurs
US senators seek to declare China ‘genocide’ against Uighurs
WORLD: US senators sought yesterday (Oct 27) to declare that China is committing genocide against Uighurs and other Turkic-speaking Muslims, a step that could ramp up pressure on behalf of the estimated one million-plus people in camps.
Phuket police confirm new traffic fines to start Nov 1
Phuket police confirm new traffic fines to start Nov 1
PHUKET: The raft of new traffic fines approved by Cabinet earlier this year will come into effect this Sunday* (Nov 1), Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Col Santat Layangkul has confirmed.
Bayern, English clubs win in Champions League as Real Madrid scramble draw
Bayern, English clubs win in Champions League as Real Madrid scramble draw
FOOTBALL: Holders Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to their Champions League title defence yesterday (Oct 27) as Real Madrid had Casemiro’s late goal to thank for scrambling a 2-2 draw away to Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Reconciliation panel on cards
Reconciliation panel on cards
THAILAND: Parliament is considering a proposal to form a reconciliation committee consisting of representatives of all stakeholders to resolve the ongoing political conflict.