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Prayut lifts state of emergency
Prayut lifts state of emergency
THAILAND: The government today (Oct 22) ordered the removal of emergency measures imposed to try to end months of protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the monarchy.
Pro-monarchy supporters gather in Thalang
Pro-monarchy supporters gather in Thalang
PHUKET: Local residents gathered in front of Thalang District Office yesterday (Oct 21) in a  show of support to “protect the monarchy”. 
China maintains outbound tour ban
China maintains outbound tour ban
WORLD: China confirmed yesterday (Oct 21) via an announcmenet on the Ministry of Culture and Tourism website that it intends to uphold its ban on outbound group tours from the country due to the risk of a resurgence in coronavirus cases.
Man dies in high-speed crash into power pole
Man dies in high-speed crash into power pole
PHUKET: A man died after his car slammed into a roadside power pole at high-speed on Thepkrasattri Rd, about 200 metres north of the Bang Khu intersection in Koh Kaew, just after midnight last night.
First batch of tourists COVID-free
First batch of tourists COVID-free
THAILAND: The result of the first COVID-19 test on arrival for 39 Chinese tourists who travelled using the special tourist visa reported no positive cases.
Phuket expat fined for dumping pet dog
Phuket expat fined for dumping pet dog
A Phuket expat got more than he bargained for when he took the decision to abandon his pet dog ‘Jonney Cash’ in a heavy storm on the road outside Soi Dog Foundation’s shelter
Time ticking for Thai Albon
Time ticking for Thai Albon
FORMULA ONE: Thailand’s Alex Albon has little more than a week to convinced Red Bull Racing to keep him in his race-winning seat or potentially face the F1 wilderness.
Prayut offers to lift Bangkok emergency decree if protests remain peaceful
Prayut offers to lift Bangkok emergency decree if protests remain peaceful
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has offered to lift the emergency decree issued for the capital Bangkok in the hopes of de-escalating the rising tensions between anti-government protesters, some of whom are also calling for reforming the monarchy, and staunch royalists.
Anti-Prayut protesters march to Govt House as police build barricade
Anti-Prayut protesters march to Govt House as police build barricade
BANGKOK: Anti-government protesters moved towards Government House after gathering at Victory Monument earlier tonight (Oct 21) while riot police built a barbed wire barricade on Sri Ayutthaya Road outside the Foreign Ministry to block them from reaching the prime minister’s office.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Island collapse? Tension mounts as protesters march to Government House! || October 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Island collapse? Tension mounts as protesters march to Government House! || October 21
PHUKET XTRA - October 21 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Island collapse dumps tonnes of rock onto coral reef |:| Bangkok protests continue with march to Gov’t House |:| Meteor shower tonight |:| Phuket Vegetarian Festival continue |:| Nine new Covid19 cases in Thailand today Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Another turtle nest found north of Phuket
Another turtle nest found north of Phuket
PHUKET: Officers at Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park have reported finding another nest of leatherback turtle eggs on Bang Khao Beach in Moo 7, Khok Kloi this morning (Oct 21).
Stargazers delight as Orionid meteor shower hits peak
Stargazers delight as Orionid meteor shower hits peak
PHUKET: Stargazing fanatics in Phuket will be able to witness the wonder of the Orionid meteor shower at its peak later this evening (Oct 21).
Free Beach Music Festival
Free Beach Music Festival
12 DJs each day, no entrance fee, come and enjoy and have fun. Calcio at Beyond Kata Beach Resort from 11am to 10pm each day.
Rohingya crisis to be addressed via global virtual conference
Rohingya crisis to be addressed via global virtual conference
WORLD: The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will connect the international community together tomorrow (Oct 22) via a virtual conference to address the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
Island collapse dumps 30,000 tonnes of rock onto Phi Phi national park reef
Island collapse dumps 30,000 tonnes of rock onto Phi Phi national park reef
PHUKET: National park officers will seal off the area at one end of Koh Mae Urai, located between Phi Phi Island and the Krabi mainland, for safety after a large chunk of the island splintered off and collapsed into the sea, onto a coral reef.
Tiger and Sherwood are a perfect match
Tiger and Sherwood are a perfect match
GOLF: Tiger Woods would normally be a good bet to successfully defend at this week’s Zozo Championship. He has a knack for dominating at tournaments he likes, and he’ll be highly motivated. Another Zozo win would be No. 83, breaking him out of a tie with Sam Snead for most career PGA Tour wins.
Phuket Veg Fest food vendors warned of overcharging
Phuket Veg Fest food vendors warned of overcharging
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial office of the Ministry of Commerce has warned vendors selling vegetarian dishes at shrines across the island to not overcharge customers and to clearly display prices for the meals they serve.
Rashford sinks PSG again as Koeman’s Barca send message
Rashford sinks PSG again as Koeman’s Barca send message
FOOTBALL: Marcus Rashford once again sank Paris Saint-Germain after netting the decisive goal in a 2-1 Champions League win in the French capital last night (Oct 20), while Barcelona sent a message with a thumping 5-1 victory over Ferencvaros.
Prayut doubles down on media
Prayut doubles down on media
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told authorities to take no chances in censorship scrutiny of broadcast and online content that could be deemed to violate the state of emergency.
First group of Chinese visitors arrive
First group of Chinese visitors arrive
THAILAND: The first group of Chinese visitors since the COVID-19 outbreak forced the closure of Thailand’s borders in March arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport from Shanghai yesterday (Oct 20), according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).