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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Patong promenade under construction, Beach volleyball brawl, Airport tech boost || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Patong promenade under construction, Beach volleyball brawl, Airport tech boost || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA - October 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two arrested for motorbike thefts
Two arrested for motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Police arrested two men early this morning (Oct 29) following an attempted motorcycle theft in Kathu. The suspects were caught with two stolen motorcycles after one attempted to steal a bike left with its keys in the ignition but was thwarted when the owner intervened.
Sisters flung down roadside ditch after brakes fail on motorbike
Sisters flung down roadside ditch after brakes fail on motorbike
PHUKET: Two sisters were injured in a motorbike accident on Muen-Ngern Rd, south of Patong, yesterday (Oct 28) after the brakes failed on their motorbike, causing them to hit a roadside barrier and sending them plunging more then five metres into the jungle below.
New Phuket direct flights to bring more Kazakh tourists
New Phuket direct flights to bring more Kazakh tourists
PHUKET: Phuket is looking to an increase in tourists from Kazakhstan following the start of direct flights to and from the central asian country's remote capital, Astana. 
No more boarding passes: facial recognition to start in 6 Thai airports
No more boarding passes: facial recognition to start in 6 Thai airports
BANGKOK: An automated biometric identification system using facial recognition technology will be implemented in six Thai airports later this year to let passengers show their physical ID only once.
North Korean Generals may join 10,000 troops on Russian frontline
North Korean Generals may join 10,000 troops on Russian frontline
SEOUL: High-ranking North Korean generals may go to the Russian frontline with Ukraine as Pyongyang ramps up military cooperation with Moscow, a South Korean lawmaker said today (Oct 29), citing intelligence from Seoul’s spy agency.
Court declares end of Tak Bai massacre case after defendants’ no-show
Court declares end of Tak Bai massacre case after defendants’ no-show
BANGKOK: The Tak Bai massacre case is officially over, according to a court announcement yesterday (Oct 28), after all seven defendants failed to report to the judges by the stipulated deadline.
Manchester United reportedly in Amorim talks after Ten Hag axed
Manchester United reportedly in Amorim talks after Ten Hag axed
FOOTBALL: Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to become their next manager after sacking Erik ten Hag yesterday (Oct 28) following a disastrous start to the season.
Woman arrested for investment fraud in Phuket light rail project
Woman arrested for investment fraud in Phuket light rail project
PHUKET: The Metropolitan Police Investigation Bureau in Bangkok (IDMB) have arrested a woman for defrauding victims out of money by claiming the funds were investment into the Phuket ‘light rail’ project. Two “investors” were duped out of more than B7,7 million.
Canadian man, 46, found dead at Srisoonthorn home
Canadian man, 46, found dead at Srisoonthorn home
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old Canadian man who was found dead by friends after they were unable to contact him for five days.
Patong beach volleyball spat spurs brawl
Patong beach volleyball spat spurs brawl
PHUKET: Police have called in for questioning a Thai man accused of starting a fight that erupted into a brawl at Patong Beach on Sunday (Oct 27).
Vagabonds secure the elusive Krabi Cup
Vagabonds secure the elusive Krabi Cup
RUGBY: In one of their best tournament performances in recent years the Phuket Vagabonds returned victorious from the annual Krabi Cup at the weekend (Oct 26-27).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreign residents exempt from ‘tourist tax’, Phuket makes Top 10 Islands list || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreign residents exempt from ‘tourist tax’, Phuket makes Top 10 Islands list || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA - October 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sainz wins Mexico Grand Prix as Norris makes most of Verstappen penalty
Sainz wins Mexico Grand Prix as Norris makes most of Verstappen penalty
FORMULA ONE: Carlos Sainz cruised to an emotional victory for Ferrari ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris in yesterday’s (Oct 27) incident-filled Mexico City Grand Prix as Red Bull’s series leader Max Verstappen was handed two 10-second penalties on his way to sixth.
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has launched a new project costing B122 million to create a promenade some 950 metres long along the Patong beachfront. Work on the project officially began on Oct 15 and is scheduled to be completed by May next year.
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed today (Oct 28) to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party’s worst result in 15 years.
China backs Thai success in BRICS role
China backs Thai success in BRICS role
BANGKOK: China’s Ambassador to Thailand has insisted China will support Thailand’s economy, including Thailand’s hope to join membership of BRICS, a league of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
World Amateur Golfers Championship gets underway in Phuket
World Amateur Golfers Championship gets underway in Phuket
GOLF: The 28th annual edition of the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) got underway on Friday (Oct 25) at Laguna Golf Club.
Phuket hits Conde Nast list for top 10 islands in Asia
Phuket hits Conde Nast list for top 10 islands in Asia
PHUKET: Phuket has again made it into the Top 10 list of island destinations in Asia in the esteemed Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has warned beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war, also known as bluebottles, found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach.