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Patong gears up for 38th Tourism Festival
Patong gears up for 38th Tourism Festival
PHUKET:  Patong City Municipality has confirmed that the annual Phuket Festival, marking the beginning of the island’s tourism high season, will be held in Patong on Dec 8-10.
SSO may use Swedish scheme as new model
SSO may use Swedish scheme as new model
BANGKOK: The Labour Ministry will study Sweden’s pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Winning ugly, winning well...
Winning ugly, winning well...
RUGBY: A win is a win you might say, especially at test match level in international rugby union.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3 Knife attacks across Phuket within 24 hours, Table fan death in Srisoonthorn || Nov 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3 Knife attacks across Phuket within 24 hours, Table fan death in Srisoonthorn || Nov 19
PHUKET XTRA - November 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket hosts successful trial of mobile emergency warning system
Phuket hosts successful trial of mobile emergency warning system
PHUKET: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Office, conducted a successful trial of the ‘Cell Broadcast’ mobile emergency warning system today (Nov 19).
Department of Tourism promotes ‘Low Carbon Tourism’ in Phuket Old Town
Department of Tourism promotes ‘Low Carbon Tourism’ in Phuket Old Town
PHUKET: The Department of Tourism has launched an initiative to promote low-carbon tourism routes as part of its 2024 fiscal year agenda, with a showcase event held in the historic Phuket Old Town yesterday (Nov 18).
Ratchaburi man bludgeons co-worker to death with table fan
Ratchaburi man bludgeons co-worker to death with table fan
PHUKET: A 45-year-old man from Ratchaburi has been charged with ‘assault causing death’ after bludgeoning a co-worker to death with a table fan, ending an ongoing argument over noise.
Man slashed in head after altercation at Phuket Town park
Man slashed in head after altercation at Phuket Town park
PHUKET: Police are investigating an incident where a 37-year-old man was slashed in the head after an altercation near the side gate of Chalermprakiat Park (Suan Luang Rama IX) in Phuket Town early yesterday morning (Nov 18).
Central Pattana Plc posts B4.12bn profit in Q3
Central Pattana Plc posts B4.12bn profit in Q3
BANGKOK: Central Pattana Plc (CPN) reported a net profit of B4.12 billion on total earnings of B12.3bn in the third quarter of 2024.
Chinese tourist killed in motorbike accident
Chinese tourist killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 24-year-old Chinese tourist died after his motorbike hit a guardrail in Karon early this morning (Nov 19).
Security guard stabbed at Saphan Hin
Security guard stabbed at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are investigating a violent attack on a security guard at Saphan Hin early yesterday morning (Nov 18), believed to be linked to a personal feud with old rivals.
Ishii says Thai team need improvement
Ishii says Thai team need improvement
FOOTBALL: Thailand were held to a second draw in as many matches when Laos secured a 1-1 tie at Thammasat Stadium on Sunday night (Nov 18), but War Elephants coach Masatada Ishii said he will be keeping faith with the same squad for the next month’s ASEAN Cup.
Kremlin vows ‘response’ if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
Kremlin vows ‘response’ if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
MOSCOW: The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden yesterday (Nov 18) of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a “palpable” response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.
Officials ramp up waste management efforts ahead of tourist season
Officials ramp up waste management efforts ahead of tourist season
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is expediting landfill management at the Phuket Provincial Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin to prepare for a surge in waste volumes during the upcoming tourism high season.
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport has warned the operators of almost 6,000 natural gas-powered (CNG) buses they must present their vehicles for safety inspection before Nov 30 or be put off the road.
Thai duo claims first badminton title
Thai duo claims first badminton title
BADMINTON: New Thai pairing Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their first title together after winning the US$420,000 (B14.6 million) BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan on Sunday (Nov 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian in Miss Universe, Boy falls in Phuket well, Loy Krathong drowning in Thalang || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian in Miss Universe, Boy falls in Phuket well, Loy Krathong drowning in Thalang || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA - November 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officer injured as knife-wielding man storms police station
Officer injured as knife-wielding man storms police station
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Phang Nga man for storming into Tha Chatchai Police Station, at the northern tip of Phuket, and attacking a police officer on duty with a knife.
US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
MANILA: US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement today (Nov 18) on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.
Suteepat defends Taiwan title after hard-fought thriller
Suteepat defends Taiwan title after hard-fought thriller
GOLF: Suteepat Prateeptienchai became the first player to successfully defend a title on the Asian Tour in seven years when he claimed the US$400,000 (B13.9 million) Taiwan Glass Taifong Open in Taiwan yesterday (Nov 17) after the closest of finishes.