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2,500 unaccounted for in hurricane-hit Bahamas: official
2,500 unaccounted for in hurricane-hit Bahamas: official
BAHAMAS: About 2,500 people are unaccounted for in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian, the archipelago’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said yesterday (Sept 11).
Water discovered for first time in atmosphere of habitable exoplanet
Water discovered for first time in atmosphere of habitable exoplanet
Water has been discovered for the first time in the atmosphere of an exoplanet with Earth-like temperatures that could support life as we know it, scientists revealed yesterday (Sept 11)
US teen swimmer sanctioned for buttocks-baring bathing suit
US teen swimmer sanctioned for buttocks-baring bathing suit
UNITED STATES: A US teen disqualified after winning a swim meet over a school-approved bathing suit that bared too much of her buttocks has been reinstated following an uproar.
Microplastic waste found in Trang mackerel
Microplastic waste found in Trang mackerel
TRANG: Researchers have found microplastic in the stomach of mackerel caught in this southern province and will expand their study to include fish meat and shellfish.
Hospitals to be ranked on prices
Hospitals to be ranked on prices
BANGKOK: The government is set to categorise private hospitals based on their medicine and medical service charges so that patients can be informed of prices before they receive services.
France eliminate USA from Basketball World Cup in major upset
France eliminate USA from Basketball World Cup in major upset
BASKETBALL: France blew the Basketball World Cup wide open Wednesday (September 11) by handing the United States their first loss in the competition in 13 years in their quarterfinal clash, powered by a double-double from big man Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz.
Centara adds three new hotels to Phuket Portfolio
Centara adds three new hotels to Phuket Portfolio
PHUKET: Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed hotel management agreements for three new hotels in in the Mai Khao beach area owned by Maikhao Dream Co Ltd. Two properties are already in operation and fall under Centara management as of yesterday (Sept 11), while the third property is in development, noted a release issued yesterday.
McIlroy named PGA Tour player of the year
McIlroy named PGA Tour player of the year
GOLF: Rory McIlroy was named the PGA Tour's Player of the Year on Wednesday (September 11), winning the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Award for the third time.
US to ban flavoured vaping products as lung disease cases surge
US to ban flavoured vaping products as lung disease cases surge
UNITED STATES: US President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday (Sept 11) it would soon ban flavored e-cigarette products to stem a rising tide of youth users, following a spike in vaping-linked deaths.
Phuket school on the rise with help from Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
Phuket school on the rise with help from Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
Some 40 students at Baan Khok Wat Mai School in Thalang enjoyed an English language day camp last month, thanks to a charitable effort by Outrigger Hospitality Group’s “Share 4 Change” volunteers, with assistance from the Laguna Phuket Corporate Social Responsibility team.
Chinese tourists injured in Patong jet-ski collision
Chinese tourists injured in Patong jet-ski collision
PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists were injured in a jet-ski collision at Patong Beach yesterday (Sept 11). Both men escaped serious injury, but compensation for damages to the jet-skis the men were riding has yet to be agreed.
Clean Honda City 79,500 km
Clean Honda City 79,500 km
Black exterior on black leather with red stitching. 79,500 km. Beautiful and clean example. Paid 419,000 fr dealer 1 yr & 8k km ago.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Babies-for-sale on Facebook! Ex-Mayor loses island lawsuit? City truck pile-up? || September 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Babies-for-sale on Facebook! Ex-Mayor loses island lawsuit? City truck pile-up? || September 11
PHUKET XTRA - September 11 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Facebook babies-for sale probe |:| Hospital app cuts wait time |:| Expats rate Thailand 25th best |:| City truck causes Patong pile-up |:| Krabi ex-mayor loses hotspot lawsuit Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach
Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach
PHUKET: A Russian tourist has died after being pulled from the surf unconscious at Karon Beach today (Sept 11).
Australian tourist found dead in Phuket resort pool
PHUKET: A 49-year-old Australian man was found dead in a resort pool in Nai Harn this morning (Sept 11). At this stage Chalong Police believe that his death may be related to medication he was taking for bipolar disorder.
French expat in Phuket receives Royal Thai honour for Tham Luang Cave rescue
French expat in Phuket receives Royal Thai honour for Tham Luang Cave rescue
PHUKET: Phuket expat diver and French national Maksym Polejaka has received a royal award for his role in the rescue of the 13 “Moo Pa” (“Wild Boar”) children footballers and their coach trapped in the flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai last year.
Steve Hughes Live in Phuket!
Steve Hughes Live in Phuket!
Legendary truth-speaker comedians, Steve Hughes comes to Phuket on Tuesday the 1st of October. Sit tight as the self-styled ‘heavy metal comedian’ comes to the illustrious Marriott Resort, Merlin Beach. With hard-hitting satire, confronting social commentary and astute observations, Steve Hughes will be supported by Ireland’s very own Aidan Killian and hosted by Comedy Masala regular host Umar Rana. Beginning at 8pm, doors to the venue open at 7pm.
Indian man injured as car slams into back of staff bus
Indian man injured as car slams into back of staff bus
PHUKET: An Indian man escaped serious injury this morning as the car he was driving slammed into the back of a King Power staff bus on Thepkrasattri Rd northbound in Rassada before dawn this morning (Sept 11).
Thailand beat Indonesia for first 2022 World Cup qualifier win
Thailand beat Indonesia for first 2022 World Cup qualifier win
FOOTBALL: Thailand gave new national team coach Akira Nishino his first win in the 2022 World Cup Asian Zone Group G qualifier on Tuesday (September 10) with a 3-0 victory over Indonesia in Jakarta.
Rubio makes history to lead Spain to World Cup semis
Rubio makes history to lead Spain to World Cup semis
BASKETBALL: Spain will play Australia or the Czech Republic in Friday's (September 13) Basketball World Cup semi-finals as Ricky Rubio made history in a 90-78 win over surprise-packages Poland.