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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 'Human traffickers' busted! Arrests in Southern massacre! Pope's cousin in Thailand? || November 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 'Human traffickers' busted! Arrests in Southern massacre! Pope's cousin in Thailand? || November 11
PHUKET XTRA - November 11 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Gang busted for human trafficking |:| Phuket Prison enters final stages |:| Arrests made in connection with attack that killed 15 in South Thailand |:| Pope Francis to reunite with cousin on visit to Thailand |:| Phraya Wichit Songkham to be honoured Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Banyan Tree Best of Brunch
Banyan Tree Best of Brunch
From noon to 15:30 on Sunday, we brunch introducing Banyan's Tree Best Of Brunch showcasing our culinary's team favorite dishes combined with an array of refreshing beverages. Relax. Enjoy & indulge it's Sunday. Food Only - THB 2,800 per guest. Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, hops, grapes - THB 3,700 per guest. Inclusive of free flow bubbly - THB 4,000 per guest.   *ALCOHOL MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD *
Phuket police chief spotlights pre-Loy Krathong crime blitz
Phuket police chief spotlights pre-Loy Krathong crime blitz
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Rungrote Thakurapunyasiri today announced that police had prosecuted 368 cases in an anti-crime blitz in the 10 days leading up to the Loy Krathong Festival, which is celebrated across the country today (Nov 11).
Ex-park chief wanted for Billy murder
Ex-park chief wanted for Billy murder
BANGKOK: A court has approved warrants for the arrests of a former chief of the Kaeng Krachan National Park and three other officials in connection with the murder of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen.
Phuket officials crunch numbers to stave off island water-shortage crisis
Phuket officials crunch numbers to stave off island water-shortage crisis
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Wongsakorn Nunchukan on behalf of the Phuket provincial government has urged people across the island to use household water sparingly in order to make the island’s reserves last as long as possible.
Loy Krathong parade to affect traffic in Phuket Town
Loy Krathong parade to affect traffic in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Traffic Police are urging motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel into the heart of Phuket Town this evening while a parade makes its way from Sanam Chai, opposite Phuket Provincial Hall, to Saphan Hin for the Loy Krathong festivities tonight (Nov 11).
Phuket knife-wielding Family Mart robber surrenders to police
Phuket knife-wielding Family Mart robber surrenders to police
PHUKET: The man wanted for robbing two Family Mart convenience stores in Phuket before dawn yesterday morning (Nov 10) by threatening the staff with a kitchen knife has surrendered to police.
Ghosts of music past: Success stories from beyond the grave
Ghosts of music past: Success stories from beyond the grave
Congratulations. You survived another Halloween. Just when you thought it was safe to re­turn to the land of the living, the latest album releases blast out of limbo from somebody who didn’t.
Phuket Town founder Phraya Wichit Songkham to be honoured with B8.7mn statue
Phuket Town founder Phraya Wichit Songkham to be honoured with B8.7mn statue
PHUKET: A statue of Phraya Wichit Songkhram rising to nearly three metres tall will be installed in the heart of Phuket Town as a monument to honour and remember the achievements of the man regarded as the founding father of Phuket Town.
Celebrate Truffle Season at Pinto Restaurant
Celebrate Truffle Season at Pinto Restaurant
The truffle season is upon us and guests can experience a gastronomic journey inspired by this luxury ingredient - black and white Alba trufes at Pinto restaurant from 18-30 November. A specially curated 5-course trufe menu with selected beverage pairing from starts from THB 3,950. On Friday 22 November, delight in a rare opportunity to book an exclusive white trufe dinner joined by 5th generation owner of Marchesi di Barolo estate, Anna Abbona. Book now at: phuket.intercontinental.com/offer/trufe-promotion.
Scorpio rising: Learning the vrschikasana or scorpion pose
Scorpio rising: Learning the vrschikasana or scorpion pose
Hello and welcome. Ok ok, I can sense that there are a few people look­ing at this month’s yoga photos and thinking, “Kim has gone mad!” I assure you I have not. I just wanted to have a bit of fun this month and share with you what I like to call a party trick yoga pose.
Future Forward on thin ice
Future Forward on thin ice
BANGKOK: All eyes will be on the Constitutional Court on Nov 20 when it delivers a ruling which could make or break the embattled Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit in a media-shareholding case.
Federer faces early ATP Finals exit after Thiem defeat, Djokovic cruises
Federer faces early ATP Finals exit after Thiem defeat, Djokovic cruises
TENNIS: Roger Federer faces an uphill task to qualify for the last four of the ATP Finals after defeat by Dominic Thiem on Sunday (November 10) following a masterclass by Novak Djokovic.
Tradition vs trash on Loy Krathong
Tradition vs trash on Loy Krathong
BANGKOK: From krathong made from banana leaves to those made of styrofoam, bread, ice and other biodegradables, Thais have come up with many different ideas and materials to make floats for the Loy Krathong Festival, during which, on every Full Moon of the 12th lunar month, they pay respect and seek forgiveness from the Goddess of Water. The festival takes place tonight (Nov 11).
Liverpool beat Man City to boost hopes of historic title triumph
Liverpool beat Man City to boost hopes of historic title triumph
FOOTBALL: Liverpool took a huge step towards a first league title in 30 years by beating defending champions Manchester City 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday (November 10) to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table.
Phuket child hawking gang busted for human trafficking, child exploitation
Phuket child hawking gang busted for human trafficking, child exploitation
PHUKET: Police have arrested four suspects for operating a criminal child-exploitation operation in Phuket that forced children as young as 10 years old to work all night selling coconut water in bars and restaurants – or face being beaten.
Man robs two Family Mart stores at knife-point
Man robs two Family Mart stores at knife-point
PHUKET: Police believe they have identified a man who robbed two Family Mart stores in Phuket early this morning (Nov 10), each time by threatening the staff with a knife that was on sale in the store.
Green Thoughts: Small and mighty palms
Green Thoughts: Small and mighty palms
While many arecaceae are notable for their impres­sive height, characterised by a solitary, unbranched stem surmounted by a crown of fronds, and often producing massive seeds – the coco de mer has seed pods weighing up to 30 kilograms – oth­er palms are neat and shrub-like, often denizens of the understory and able to survive with limited access to sunlight. In fact, their diversity is highest in tropical rainforests.
Phuket food-delivery boom raises concerns of disposable waste explosion
Phuket food-delivery boom raises concerns of disposable waste explosion
PHUKET: The fast-rising popularity of food-delivery services in Phuket has raised serious concerns over the volume of plastics and other non-environmentally friendly packaging used by the companies delivering food across the island by motorbike.
Loy Krathong Festival: Give people the light and they will find their own way
Loy Krathong Festival: Give people the light and they will find their own way
Loy Krathong has often been called “the festival of the lights” and it is one of South­east Asia’s most recognisable holidays. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tiny, hand-sized candlelit boats are sent out on Thai waterways to light up this very special evening.