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Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong in style
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong in style
PHUKET: Thailand’s national Minister of Industry joined the colourful Loy Krathong festivities at Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU) yesterday evening (Nov 15) as similar celebrations took place across the island.
‘Gladiator II’ could have made history
‘Gladiator II’ could have made history
There is no doubt that Ridley Scott’s 2000 film ‘Gladiator’ is a cinematic masterpiece. If winning five Oscars and having countless actors and filmmakers admit over the years that it is their favourite film is not enough to prove that, then the fact that it still has the power to mesmerize and wow audiences some 24 years later certainly is.
PLTO confirms Maxim legal in Phuket
PLTO confirms Maxim legal in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has confirmed that the popular ride-hailing app Maxim is legal to use in Phuket.
Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office
Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Nov 15) that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year.
Central Retail reports B2.13bn profit, B63.1bn revenue in Q3
Central Retail reports B2.13bn profit, B63.1bn revenue in Q3
BANGKOK: Central Retail Corporation reported a net profit of B2.13 billion on total revenue of B63.1bn in the third quarter of 2024.
Four Phuket officials receive Order of the White Elephant
Four Phuket officials receive Order of the White Elephant
PHUKET:  Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat  has presented four Phuket officials with the Royal Decorations of the Order of the White Elephant, First Class.
Drug bust nets 2,000 meth pills
Drug bust nets 2,000 meth pills
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a man from Srisoonthorn found with more than 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and nearly 200 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice).
Phuket Andaman FC confident ahead of Ranong clash
Phuket Andaman FC confident ahead of Ranong clash
FOOTBALL: Last weekend Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) played Krabi FC, who were bottom of the league at the time, confident of a win. After coming away with a 2-0 loss, expectations going into today’s (Nov 16) game against now-bottom Ranong United at Surakul Stadium are high.
Grass Fed: Rawai experiment yields food for dugongs
Grass Fed: Rawai experiment yields food for dugongs
PHUKET: An experiment in Rawai to grow marine plants as a substitute for seagrass for dugongs for feed on is showing positive results, reports the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
New-look War Elephants settle for draw
New-look War Elephants settle for draw
FOOTBALL: A national squad featuring the new generation of War Elephants suffered a goalless home draw with Lebanon in a FIFA Day friendly on Thursday night (Nov 14) at Thammasat Stadium.
Thai soldiers ‘tortured and killed Myanmar migrant’, rights group says
Thai soldiers ‘tortured and killed Myanmar migrant’, rights group says
BANGKOK: A human rights group has called on Thai authorities to fully investigate three soldiers for the “horrific” death of a Myanmar migrant on the border in Tak province earlier this year, saying they had tortured and beaten the man.
The rise of decentralized finance: how DeFi is reshaping global economies
This article delves into how DeFi democratizes access to financial services, streamlines cross-border transactions, and introduces innovative wealth-generation methods through mechanisms like yield farming.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Loy Krathong festivities underway, Decapitated dugong found, Fugitive arrested || Nov 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Loy Krathong festivities underway, Decapitated dugong found, Fugitive arrested || Nov 15
PHUKET XTRA - November 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
The importance of consistency
The importance of consistency
RUGBY: Consistency of performance is so important if a team wants to win consistently, as perfectly demonstrated by the current New Zealand team that maintained a high level of performance throughout both recent games against England and Ireland.
Patong Mayor urges people to not float krathong into the sea
Patong Mayor urges people to not float krathong into the sea
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is urging people to not float their krathong into the sea as part of the Loy Krathong festivities tonight (Nov 15).
Phuket officials hold bus fire response training
Phuket officials hold bus fire response training
PHUKET: The Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket), along with the Phuket Land TRansport Office (PLTO) have held a critical emergency response training session aimed at equipping students to handle and survive bus fire incidents. 
Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls
Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist coalition won a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, results showed today (Nov 15), as voters repudiated establishment parties blamed for triggering an economic crisis.
Phang Nga fugitive arrested for stabbing murder of ex-wife
Phang Nga fugitive arrested for stabbing murder of ex-wife
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 38-year-old man who had been on the run after stabbing his ex-wife to death in Tambon Khok Khian, in Takua Pa District, Phang Nga, earlier this month.
Phuket airport warns against launching sky lanterns for Loy Krathong
Phuket airport warns against launching sky lanterns for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT), which operates Phuket International Airport, has issued a public safety warning ahead of the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng festival, urging the public to avoid releasing floating lanterns near airport zones.
Consumer confidence on the up after months of declines
Consumer confidence on the up after months of declines
BANGKOK: Consumer confidence improved for the first time in eight months in October because of fewer consumer concerns regarding the floods and improved economic conditions as a result of government measures.