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Hong Kong leader scraps loathed extradition law
Hong Kong leader scraps loathed extradition law
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader yesterday (Sept 4) bowed to a key demand of pro-democracy protesters following three months of unrest, announcing the withdrawal of a loathed extradition bill, but activists vowed to press on with their campaign.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Snake on the beach! Burnt remains found in barrel? Bikers help kid in traffic! || September 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Snake on the beach! Burnt remains found in barrel? Bikers help kid in traffic! || September 4
PHUKET XTRA - September 4 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Swimming snake caught on Nai Harn! |:| Activist was murdered |:| Ex-airline CEO given 4-year sentence over Phuket crash |:| Alleged killer fails to appear in court |:| Bikers praised for helping kid in traffic Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Collective Series 16 – Mamma Mia, The Party Edition
Collective Series 16 – Mamma Mia, The Party Edition
Kata Rocks’ Collective Series 16 - Phuket’s most talked about party is back. Featuring a Greek taverna, four signature handcrafted beverages, Mediterranean cuisine, engaging live musical entertainment and hits from supergroup ABBA. Set by the iconic infinity pool, the talented team of mixologists at Kata Rocks have teamed up with Dibuk House, to present four iconic “Mama Mia” inspired mixtures. Price THB 2,200 nett, includes Mediterranean tapas and Greek delicacies, and a selection of six beverages. Space is limited, advance reservation is required. Visit http://bit.ly/KRCS_16 or email dining@katarocks.com for enquiries.
Improving safety, targeting illegal operators top key needs for Chinese FITs, research reveals
Improving safety, targeting illegal operators top key needs for Chinese FITs, research reveals
PHUKET: Cracking down on illegal tour operators and harsher penalties for businesses forcing Chinese tourists to buy products or services are just two recommendations that have been levied at Phuket officials in order to prepare the island to receive more FITs (free, independent travelers) from China.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon doubles down on good causes, two charity partners unveiled
Laguna Phuket Triathlon doubles down on good causes, two charity partners unveiled
BANGKOK: Laguna Phuket hosted a press conference at Banyan Tree Bangkok today (Sept 4) for members of the press to preview its 26th annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon, coming up in November.
Electricity outage to hit Chalong
Electricity outage to hit Chalong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong tomorrow (Sept 5) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Lifeguard nabs snake swimming onto Phuket beach
Lifeguard nabs snake swimming onto Phuket beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging people to beware any snakes seen in the water or on the beach after one was caught on the sand there on Monday (Sept 2).
Northern floods remain, heavy rain to continue
Northern floods remain, heavy rain to continue
KHON KAEN: Floods remain in seven provinces and heavy rain is forecast to continue due to the influence of departing storm Kajiki.
Paris court hands ex-One-Two-GO CEO 4-year term over 2007 Phuket air crash
Paris court hands ex-One-Two-GO CEO 4-year term over 2007 Phuket air crash
PARIS: A French court on Tuesday sentenced the former head of a Thai budget airline to four years in jail over a 2007 crash that killed 90 people, nearly two-thirds of them foreigners.
Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo round the globe
Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo round the globe
WORLD CUP: Qatar unveiled the logo for the 2022 World Cup which will be hosted by the Gulf emirate, displaying it in public spaces in Doha and cities around the world on Tuesday (September 3).
Ruthless Serena grabs 100th US Open win as record title nears
Ruthless Serena grabs 100th US Open win as record title nears
TENNIS: Serena Williams earned her 100th win at the US Open on Tuesday (September 3) with a brutal 44-minute demolition of Wang Qiang, firing an ominous warning to rivals in her pursuit of record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.
Clean Your Future
Clean Your Future
Healthy oceans for the future. Healty Oceans... Healthy Planet.... Healthy People. Join us on Kata Beach to clean together. Kata Beach 1 till 3pm.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Murder suspect caught, 20 years later! Wife found dead, man on run! 'Red flag' law? || September 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Murder suspect caught, 20 years later! Wife found dead, man on run! 'Red flag' law? || September 3
PHUKET XTRA - September 3 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Cops paying for race tip-off |:| On the run after wife found dead |:| Murder suspect found 20 years later! |:| Body of missing tourist found |:| 'Red flag' law proposed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Norwegian fails to appear in court for charge over killing British tourist
Norwegian fails to appear in court for charge over killing British tourist
PHUKET: Roger Bullman, the 53-year-old Norwegian man charged with manslaughter for the killing of British tourist Amitpal Najaj at a resort in Phuket last month, has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to present himself at Phuket Provincial Court yesterday (Sept 2), Karon Police have confirmed.
Local polls likely 'early next year'
Local polls likely 'early next year'
BANGKOK: Local elections will likely be held early next year to fill the approximately 100,000 positions left vacant after the May 22, 2014 military coup, Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda announced today (Sept 3).
Chinese entourage talks ‘Sister City’ status
Chinese entourage talks ‘Sister City’ status
PHUKET: The Vice Mayor of Zhanjiang, in Guangdong Province in China, visited the Phuket Governor yesterday (Sept 2) to continue talks of twinning Phuket and Chinese southwestern Chinese city as “Sister Cities” and developing trade relations, especially in the areas of marine resources, tourism and shipbuilding technology.
Phuket officials look to draft ‘red flag’ law to prevent tourist beach drownings
Phuket officials look to draft ‘red flag’ law to prevent tourist beach drownings
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai today (Sept 3) revealed that he will raise the issue with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in Bangkok of having a law drafted so that red flags can be enforced on Phuket’s beaches.
Body of missing Chinese tourist found
Body of missing Chinese tourist found
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the body of missing Chinese tourist Yin Lei, 35, from Henan, China, was found near Freedom Beach this morning (Sept 3).
Cash for road race tip-offs
Cash for road race tip-offs
THAILAND: The police will begin to hand out cash rewards in exchange for tip-offs about illegal motorcycle races on public roads today, said assistant national police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas.
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2019
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2019
The world’s largest charitable motorcycle event for owners of classic and vintage styled bikes. The goal for 2019 is to raise awareness and $7m USD for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health on behalf of charity partner the Movember Foundation. Registration and Donations can be made online at www.gentlemansride.com or at the event. Location at Anuphas Showroom, 200 meters from Heroines Monument on way to Cherng Talay. Free registration. Dress Code: Gentleman Style. Start Time: 13:00 Ride Time: 15:00 from showroom to Layan beach and back. Unity After Party: 17:00 – 22:00.