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Resurgent Everton face acid test in Liverpool showdown
Resurgent Everton face acid test in Liverpool showdown
FOOTBALL: Lifted by Carlo Ancelotti’s astute leadership and the transformative signing of James Rodriguez, Everton have a golden opportunity to prove their rise to the top of the Premier League is no fluke when they face Liverpool tomorrow (Oct 17).
Four metre King Cobra caught in Kathu
Four metre King Cobra caught in Kathu
PHUKET: Rescue workers from The Kusoldham Foundation managed to successfully capture a four metre king cobra at a residential property in Kathu this morning (Oct 16).
Shrine tour added during Veg Fest to stimulate tourism
Shrine tour added during Veg Fest to stimulate tourism
PHUKET: The Phuket Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has created a tour itinerary of shrines across the island to coincide with the Vegetarian Festival in the hope of further stimulating the local economy.
Sixty dollar experimental vaccine rolled out in east Chinese city
Sixty dollar experimental vaccine rolled out in east Chinese city
WORLD: A US$60 (B1872) double-dose experimental coronavirus vaccine is being made available to some residents in an eastern Chinese city, health officials have said, the first details of a mass rollout for an as-yet unproven vaccine.
Two arrested on motorcade charges
Two arrested on motorcade charges
THAILAND: Police arrested anti-government activist Ekachai Hongkangwan today (Oct 16), on a charge of causing harm to Her Majesty the Queen during her motorcade on Wednesday.
Jutatip dominating Tour of Thailand
Jutatip dominating Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Jutatip Maneephan continued her dominance at the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Women’s Tour of Thailand after winning the second stage of the country’s premier cycling event in Surat Thani yesterday (Oct 15).
Four charges in Phuket hostage drama
Four charges in Phuket hostage drama
PHUKET: Thalang Police have confirmed that four official charges will be issued to the man who was involved in a dramatic hostage situation in Srisoonthorn on Wednesday evening.
First STV arrivals due next week from China
First STV arrivals due next week from China
THAILAND: Two groups of Chinese tourists with Special Tourist Visas (STV) will arrive in Thailand on Oct 20 and 26, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed.
Government launches ‘co-payment’ scheme for new hires
Government launches ‘co-payment’ scheme for new hires
THAILAND: It was announced yesterday (Oct 15) that the government has launched a “co-payment” campaign to help companies assist with payment of newly hired staff.
Thailand warms to China’s ventures
Thailand warms to China’s ventures
THAILAND: The Chinese government is ready to enable an expansion of investments in Thailand and connect its Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) with the Thai government’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged yesterday (Oct 15).
Intarat appointed interim IWF chief
Intarat appointed interim IWF chief
WEIGHTLIFTING: Thailand’s Maj Gen Intarat Yodbangtoey has taken over as interim president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) after Ursula Papandrea of the United States was removed from the post in a boardroom putsch.
Police seek protest pair accused of intending harm to the Queen
Police seek protest pair accused of intending harm to the Queen
THAILAND: The Criminal Court yesterday (Oct 15) issued arrest warrants for two political activists suspected of intending to harm Her Majesty the Queen’s liberty during a rally on Wednesday.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Occupy Bangkok begins? Phuket hostage drama! || October 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Occupy Bangkok begins? Phuket hostage drama! || October 15
PHUKET XTRA - October 15 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Protesters occupy major Bangkok intersection|:| Six guilty over ’pretty’ party death |:| Kata Hill road damaged |:| Phuket hostage drama |:| 13 new Covid-19 cases in Thailand today. Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Vegetarian Festival hoped to generate more than B350mn
Phuket Vegetarian Festival hoped to generate more than B350mn
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is expected to attract some 60,000 people to take part in the festivities, altogether generating a projected more than B350 million in revenues for local businesses, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has announced.
New Normal the rule for Phuket Veg Fest
New Normal the rule for Phuket Veg Fest
PHUKET: Officials yesterday (Oct 14) confirmed that the upcoming Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held under new normal conditions and strict controls are to be adhered to in regards to the quality of food distributed at the event.
Maguire off as Danes beat England, Mbappe gets France winner
Maguire off as Danes beat England, Mbappe gets France winner
FOOTBALL: England’s prospects of returning to the finals of the Nations League suffered a big hit as Gareth Southgate’s side lost 1-0 at home to Denmark yesterday (Oct 14), while Kylian Mbappe gave World Cup holders France a 2-1 victory in Croatia and Portugal won without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Road over Kata Hill dangerously damaged by heavy rains
Road over Kata Hill dangerously damaged by heavy rains
PHUKET: Motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving westbound over Kata Hill after heavy rains washed away the earth supporting the outer westbound lane, leaving the road heavily damaged.
Six jailed over Lunlabelle death
Six jailed over Lunlabelle death
BANGKOK: The Thon Buri Criminal Court on Wednesday (Oct 14) sentenced a product presenter to eight years in prison and five other defendants to five years and four months each over the death of fellow product presenter Thitima ‘Lunlabelle’ Noraphanphiphat, 26, in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, in September last year.