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Cool Biles earns 15th world title as US take team gold
Cool Biles earns 15th world title as US take team gold
GYMNASTICS: US gymnastics queen Simone Biles insisted records were the last thing on her mind even after clinching a record-extending 15th world championship gold medal on Tuesday (Oct 8) as the Americans won the women's team title in Stuttgart.
Teerasil doubts place in starting line-up
Teerasil doubts place in starting line-up
FOOTBALL: Thailand striker Teerasil Dangda admits that he may not be picked to start against the United Arab Emirates in a World Cup qualifier next week.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry's WiFi demand draws flak
Digital Economy and Society Ministry's WiFi demand draws flak
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry’s demand that all cafes store data passing through their WiFi connections has drawn flak from shop owners, especially small-scale operators, who said the measure would impose a financial burden on them, including server expense.
Police refute inaction over Phuket road rage viral video
Police refute inaction over Phuket road rage viral video
PHUKET: Phuket City Police Chief Col Sompong Thiparpakul has defended his officers’ actions in investigating a road rage attack on the east side of Phuket Town yesterday that saw a man kick over a motorbike carrying a woman and her daughter the proceeding to attack the woman with a chair.
Phuket readies for King Bhumibol Memorial Day
Phuket readies for King Bhumibol Memorial Day
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai today (Oct 8) briefed officials on preparations to be made for King Bhumibol Memorial Day to be honoured this Sunday (Oct 13).
Latin Night | La Noche Caliente
Latin Night | La Noche Caliente
Latin Night, Every Friday Dance at Starz Rooftop Bar, Karon beach with Sunset view. Dance your favorite rhythm, Drink your favorite flavor, and Drunk with your movements. For you who are interested, come'n join us. It's Free Entry and Complimentary Finger Food. See you soon on 25th, October and the next, next, next Friday.
Drone spots 5 more dead elephants at Khao Yai waterfall
Drone spots 5 more dead elephants at Khao Yai waterfall
BANGKOK: Five more dead elephants have been spotted in Khao Yai National Park as officials struggle to remove the carcasses of six others that perished in the same area.
Alcohol ban for end of Buddhist Lent over long weekend
Alcohol ban for end of Buddhist Lent over long weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Rungrote Thakurapunyasiri has cautioned that a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol will be in effect nationwide this weekend as the country marks “Wan Org Pansa”, the end of Buddhist Lent, on Sunday (Oct 13).
Chinese woman, 60, struck down by motorbike on busy Wiset Rd
Chinese woman, 60, struck down by motorbike on busy Wiset Rd
PHUKET: Police have yet to decide whether any charges will be pressed against a Thai woman after the motorbike she was riding struck a 60-year-old Chinese woman on the busy Wiset Rd in Rawai yesterday (Oct 7).
ONWR warns of heavy rain, flooding across South
ONWR warns of heavy rain, flooding across South
BANGKOK: Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi have all been named as areas likely to be affected by heavy rains and possible flooding expected to deluge the South next week.
NBA chief backs 'free expression' after Hong Kong tweet furore
NBA chief backs 'free expression' after Hong Kong tweet furore
BASKETBALL: The NBA backs 'freedom of expression,' its commissioner has insisted, after the organisation was criticised for its response to a pro-democracy tweet by a Houston Rockets executive that angered China.
'We will miss Chanathip,' says Nishino
'We will miss Chanathip,' says Nishino
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Akira Nishino on Monday (October 7) called up True Bangkok United striker Chananan Pombupha to replace Chanathip Songkrasin in the national team, but added that it would be "very difficult" for anyone to fill in for the injured star playmaker.
Cabinet approves bigger B3.2tn budget
Cabinet approves bigger B3.2tn budget
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Monday approved a slightly higher budget of B3.2 trillion for the 2020 fiscal year to bolster the economy, which is growing at its weakest pace in nearly five years.
Panel votes for ban on toxic farm chemicals
Panel votes for ban on toxic farm chemicals
BANGKOK: A four-party committee has unanimously voted for a ban on the use of three toxic farming chemicals, heaping pressure on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC), which has resisted an outright ban, to follow suit.
Phuket marks last day of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket marks last day of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: The main festivities of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival will conclude tonight with devotees from at least 30 shrines across the island leading street processions through the heart of Phuket Town and terminating at Saphan Hin tonight (Oct 7).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Judge shoots self in court! 6 elephants drown? Facial recognition check-in? || October 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Judge shoots self in court! 6 elephants drown? Facial recognition check-in? || October 7
PHUKET XTRA - October 7 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Judge shoots self in court |:| Six elephants drown in waterfall |:| Phuket Town tackles medical waste |:| Townhouse fire in Rassada |:| Facial recognition check-ins? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
BCCT Business Briefing in Phuket to tackle work permits, TM28, TM30
BCCT Business Briefing in Phuket to tackle work permits, TM28, TM30
PHUKET: The BCCT Multi-Chamber Phuket Briefing & Networking event being this Thursday (Oct 10) will tackle the major issues of work permits and labour law along with the controversial TM28 and TM30 immigration requirements of reporting foreigners’ whereabouts.
Electricity outage to hit Kamala, Phuket Town
Electricity outage to hit Kamala, Phuket Town
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kamala and the Talad Yai subdistrict of Phuket Town tomorrow (Oct 8) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
B10k reward offered to catch Phuket thief
B10k reward offered to catch Phuket thief
PHUKET: A lawyer on holiday with family members for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is offering a B10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a thief who stole jewellery and other valuables from her car parked outside her hotel on her first night in Phuket.
Korean woman, 73, dies on Racha day trip
Korean woman, 73, dies on Racha day trip
PHUKET: Police have yet to confirm the cause of death of a 73-year-old South Korean tourist who died after being pulled from the water unconscious and unresponsive during a day trip to Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket, yesterday (Oct 6).