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Officials check for Vegetarian Festival food price gouging
Officials check for Vegetarian Festival food price gouging
PHUKET: An inspection of the food stalls set up along Ranong Rd in Phuket Town to sell vegetarian fare as part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival found several vendors not displaying their prices, but found no overt price gouging, reports Sasiphimon Mongkon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial office of the Ministry of Commerce.
'Grow and build' - All Blacks learn lessons from Canada thrashing
'Grow and build' - All Blacks learn lessons from Canada thrashing
RUGBY: The All Blacks warned their Rugby World Cup plans were starting to come together on Wednesday (October 2) after a nine-try, 63-0 drubbing of Canada in steamy Oita.
Salah saves Liverpool after incredible Salzburg comeback, Suarez downs Inter
Salah saves Liverpool after incredible Salzburg comeback, Suarez downs Inter
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Champions League holders Liverpool came out on top of a 4-3 thriller with Salzburg on Wednesday (October 2) after throwing away a three-goal lead at Anfield before Mohamed Salah's winner, while Luis Suarez fired Barcelona to a comeback victory over Inter Milan.
Salazar makes brutal 40-year run from legend to disgrace
Salazar makes brutal 40-year run from legend to disgrace
ATHLETICS: Alberto Salazar pushed himself to the brink and beyond as an athlete, and preached the same philosophy as a coach to distance running stars.
Panel slashes GDP forecast yet again
Panel slashes GDP forecast yet again
BANGKOK: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has downgraded Thailand’s GDP growth outlook for 2019 a third time to 2.7-3% and cut the export projection to a 0-2% contraction amid the US-China trade war, Brexit woes and baht appreciation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 'Russian Rules'? Abandoned Phuket newborn! Mum's accidental baby death! || October 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 'Russian Rules'? Abandoned Phuket newborn! Mum's accidental baby death! || October 2
PHUKET XTRA - October 2 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Mum admits to accidental killing of baby |:| Pattaya's massive drug bust |:| 'Russian Rules' watch theft |:| Abandoned newborn dies |:| Polluting vehicles to be ordered off city roads Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket gets a new Provincial Police Commander
Phuket gets a new Provincial Police Commander
PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Rungrote Thakurapunyasiri has arrived in Phuket to officially begin his duties at the new Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police.
Pattaya police land B100mn meth bust, largest in 10 years
Pattaya police land B100mn meth bust, largest in 10 years
CHON BURI: Pattaya Police have made their largest drugs seizure in 10 years – almost a million methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and a kilogramme of crystal meth (ya ice), valued at B100 million – and arrested five suspects.
Model agent charged in ‘pretty’ party case
Model agent charged in ‘pretty’ party case
BANGKOK: The agent of a model who alleges she was sexually assaulted while working at a house party in Nonthaburi’s Bang Bua Thong district has been charged in connection with the case.
Man claims ‘Russian Rules’ in shopping mall watch theft
Man claims ‘Russian Rules’ in shopping mall watch theft
PHUKET: A Russian man arrested for stealing a watch from a kiosk in the Central Festival shopping mall has claimed that he had the right to take the watch under “Russian Rules”, reports the Immigration Bureau.
Phuket newborn found abandoned has died
Phuket newborn found abandoned has died
PHUKET: A newborn boy found abandoned beside a lagoon behind a workers camp in Cherng Talay early Sunday morning (Sept 29) has died, police have confirmed.
Air filters for Bangkok schools as city haze worsens
Air filters for Bangkok schools as city haze worsens
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Education will deliver the first batch of air purifiers to 37 state schools in Bangkok and its vicinity within next two weeks, as part of the government’s latest bid to combat the rising levels of ultra-fine PM2.5 pollutants blanketing the city.
BISP's 18th Annual Soccer 7s Tournament
BISP's 18th Annual Soccer 7s Tournament
The much-awaited BISP Soccer Sevens, hosted by British International School, Phuket - BISP, will take place on November 22nd-23rd 2019. This exhilarating football tournament will feature over 1500 players, 152 teams and 37 international schools! For details, email sportsadmin@bisphuket.ac.th and visit www.bisp7s.com
Kathu checkpoint nets two men with 9mm handguns
Kathu checkpoint nets two men with 9mm handguns
PHUKET: A daytime regular police checkpoint in Kathu yesterday resulted in two men being arrested with both carrying 9mm handguns. Both firearms were legally registered, but the men were caught without a permit to carry them in a public place.
Melbourne Cup Brunch 2019
Melbourne Cup Brunch 2019
Ladies and Gentleman of Phuket, The Good Shepherd, Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation and Angsana Laguna Phuket are thrilled to be hosting the Melbourne Cup 2019 here on the island, Tuesday 5th November from 9 am to 2 pm. Dress code: At the Races Venue: Angsana Laguna Phuket FREE FLOW FOOD & BEVERAGES Donation: 3,000 Baht Reserve your ticket at tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org
I'm not the new Bolt I am me, says 200m champion Lyles
I'm not the new Bolt I am me, says 200m champion Lyles
FOOTBALL: Noah Lyles produced a courageous performance to win the world 200 metres title in his first major championships on Tuesday (October 1) and said he did not want to be called the new Usain Bolt.
Pochettino tells Spurs to stay together after Bayern humiliation
Pochettino tells Spurs to stay together after Bayern humiliation
FOOTBALL: Mauricio Pochettino urged Tottenham to "stay together" after his troubled side suffered a humiliating 7-2 defeat against Bayern Munich on Tuesday (October 2).
PIWC October Lunch
PIWC October Lunch
Come and join us for lunch on Thursday the 17th October at the Amatara Wellness Resort, 84 Moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang. Registration is at 11.30am for a 12 noon start. There is a choice of fish or chicken for the main course. Please nominate your choice when you RSVP. Unfortunately, all RSVP’s MUST be in by no later than midday on Monday the 14th October, no exceptions so please don’t leave it until the last minute. RSVP at shelpmitchell@gmail.com For those north of the island, a minivan can be arranged based on numbers.
Police shoot Hong Kong protester as China celebrates 70th birthday
Police shoot Hong Kong protester as China celebrates 70th birthday
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police shot and wounded a pro-democracy protester on Tuesday during the city’s worst unrest of the year, hours after China celebrated 70 years of Communist Party rule with a massive military parade.
Mum admits accidentally killing baby boy
Mum admits accidentally killing baby boy
BANGKOK: The mother of a deceased 18-day-old baby has admitted to accidentally causing the death of her child.