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Myanmar man killed in motorbike accident
Myanmar man killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 29-year-old Myanmar man died when his motorbike skidded into a roadside barrier then slammed into a power pole on the bypass road early this morning (Nov 8).
Biden vows peaceful White House handover, Trump eyes Putin talks
Biden vows peaceful White House handover, Trump eyes Putin talks
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power yesterday (Nov 7) after Donald Trump’s decisive US election win, while the Republican showed his intent to ditch the outgoing president’s policies by suggesting he would talk to Vladimir Putin.
New panel to reduce school dropout rates
New panel to reduce school dropout rates
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Education will set up a committee to lead efforts to curb high school dropout rates, it has been confirmed.
Tourist Police ramp up safety measures ahead of high season
Tourist Police ramp up safety measures ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have launched a multi-agency campaign to boost safety for tourists ahead of the coming tourism high season.
Junior Sailors shine at O’pen Cup
Junior Sailors shine at O’pen Cup
SAILING: Near perfect winds and weather conditions greeted 17 junior sailors participating in the 3rd O’pen Skiff Cup last weekend hosted by the Phuket Yacht Club in Chalong Bay.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Slap gets Patong motorbike taxi driver charged, Declining dugong numbers || Nov 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Slap gets Patong motorbike taxi driver charged, Declining dugong numbers || Nov 7
PHUKET XTRA - November 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Vespucci’ receives a formal welcome
‘Vespucci’ receives a formal welcome
PHUKET: Vice Adm Suwat Donsakul, Director-General of the Royal Thai Navy’s Operations Department, was in Phuket to welcome Capt Giuseppe Lai, Commander of the Italian Navy classic sailing ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’, during a formal meeting yesterday (Nov 6).
Private sector pursues seaplane operations in Phuket
Private sector pursues seaplane operations in Phuket
PHUKET: Siam Seaplane Co Ltd CEO Worakan Siripidech joined a meeting at Phuket Provincial hall yesterday (Nov 6) to discuss the prospect of establishing temporary water-based takeoff and landing areas for seaplanes in Phuket.
Disgruntled employee attacks former boss with axe
Disgruntled employee attacks former boss with axe
PHUKET: A disgruntled employee is being sought by police after attacking his former boss and leaving him with serious injuries.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE PANTO
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE PANTO
Coming to the Junkyard stage in December! Theatrix is bringing you its fifth annual panto, the timeless tale by Charles Dickens of the Christmas-hating Ebenezer Scrooge. See A Christmas Carol in all its glory, pantomime-style, a delight for the whole family that will thrill you as it involves you in the action and fill you with Christmas cheer. Get your tickets now for December 6, 8, 12, 13, or 15 shows, starting at 6:30pm. Kids and adults THB 750 per person. Tickets available at junkyardtheatre.com/events
US, China must ‘get along’, Xi tells Trump
US, China must ‘get along’, Xi tells Trump
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said today (Nov 7) that Beijing and Washington must find a way to “get along” in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media said.
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
Tourists offered free Thai holiday if they smuggle weed back to Britain
BANGKOK: British authorities have asked Thai police to arrest Britons smuggling cannabis back to the UK in exchange for a free holiday in Thailand with pocket money.
Thailand targets 8mn European tourists in 2025
Thailand targets 8mn European tourists in 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand is targeting 8 million European tourists next year, contributing to a new high of 11mn long-haul visitors, as the Tourism and Sports Ministry pledges to expedite efforts with airlines and ambassadors for a full international flight resumption.
Patong motorbike taxi driver charged for assault
Patong motorbike taxi driver charged for assault
PHUKET: Yet another Patong motorbike taxi driver has been charged for violence after he was caught on video slapping another motorbike rider across the face with force in Soi Saensabai.
The beauty of the comeback win
The beauty of the comeback win
RUGBY: Winning after coming from behind is becoming increasingly common, where teams are staring adversity in the face only to dig deep and build momentum before pressing the accelerator.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong moto-taxis called in over behaviour, Tourist fined for beach drive, Salt tax? || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong moto-taxis called in over behaviour, Tourist fined for beach drive, Salt tax? || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA - November 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Classic ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ makes port in Phuket
Classic ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ makes port in Phuket
PHUKET: The Italian Navy training ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’, renowned as the “most beautiful ship in the world,” has made port in Phuket.
Patong motorbike taxi drivers called in over public behaviour
Patong motorbike taxi drivers called in over public behaviour
PHUKET: Patong Police called in motorbike taxi drivers last night (Nov 5) to tell them what is deemed to be appropriate behaviour after a video circulated on social media showing two drivers at a queue at the end of Bangla Rd sitting and drinking alcohol while waiting for customers.
Taxes on salt and fat being considered
Taxes on salt and fat being considered
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance is studying the feasibility of imposing taxes on products containing salt and fat as a preventive health measure.
Trump claims victory over Harris in US Presidential Election
Trump claims victory over Harris in US Presidential Election
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country today (Nov 6) as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.