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Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten
Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah’s equaliser salvaged Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Premier League title rivals Arsenal yesterday (Oct 27), while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag suffered another damaging defeat at West Ham.
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
BANGKOK: A committee will propose a “no-cane” bill for the House’s approval which, if it succeeds, will see Thailand become the second country in the ASEAN region to outlaw corporal punishment.
Skal Phuket AGM & Monthly Dinner - November
Skal Phuket AGM & Monthly Dinner - November
Our host of the month of November, Vincent Delsol, extends a warm invitation to all Skalleagues for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and monthly Networking dinner at the Pullman Phuket Panwa beach Resort. The AGM, for members only, will commence at 5 PM in the Ton Koon Room. Together, we’ll review the highlights of 2024 and elect new committee members for 2025. Following the AGM, we invite you to our monthly dinner. The evening will start with a Networking Cocktail gathering at the Edge Cabana at 6 PM, followed by a buffet dinner at 7:30 PM at the Edge Beach Club. Members 1200, Non-Members 1600. Bookings contact@skalphuket.org
Bagnaia wins wet Thai MotoGP to close gap on title rival Martin
Bagnaia wins wet Thai MotoGP to close gap on title rival Martin
MOTO GP: Francesco Bagnaia won the Thai MotoGP ahead of Jorge Martin in wet conditions yesterday (Oct 27) to close the gap on the championship leader with two race weekends left.
Phuket Globetrotter: In Moldova, blasts from the past
Phuket Globetrotter: In Moldova, blasts from the past
A land journey into the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic has all the features of any other border crossing. A visitor immediately encounters immigration and customs formalities, the national flag and currency, and Cyrillic alphabet. The first hint that things might be a little off occurs when the immigration officer returns your passport without an entry stamp. Instead, you receive a loose piece of paper to document your entry. 
Haaland fires Man City to top of Premier League, Villa held
Haaland fires Man City to top of Premier League, Villa held
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as the striker sealed a 1-0 win against Southampton, while third-placed Aston Villa were frustrated by Bournemouth’s last-gasp leveller yesterday (Oct 26).
Another dugong found dead in Phuket
Another dugong found dead in Phuket
PHUKET: A dead dugong was found washed ashore near Karon Beach last night (Oct 26), marking the third dugong to be found dead in Phuket coastal waters in the past nine days.
‘Venom’ finale worth waiting for
‘Venom’ finale worth waiting for
One of the thrills of sitting down to a Marvel movie these days is that anticipation to see whether as a production company they have learnt from recent mistakes. As their Box Office takings have plummeted over the past few years people have been pretty vocal online as to why.
Sainz takes pole for Ferrari in Mexico after dominant qualifying
Sainz takes pole for Ferrari in Mexico after dominant qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Carlos Sainz dominated qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 26) ahead of Max Verstappen after home favourite Sergio Pérez slumped to 18th on the grid.
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS Phuket) has assured that the new ‘tourism tax’ currently planned to come into effect early next year will not affect foreigners living or working in Thailand.
Minding the nursing gap
Minding the nursing gap
According to the Public Health Ministry, Thailand currently faces a shortage of more than 51,420 nurses in the public sector alone. The Nurses Association of Thailand estimates that over the next five years, the private sector in Thailand will need an additional 20,000 nurses.
Lobsters silence the Rooster’s crows, start to climb the ‘pecking’ order
Lobsters silence the Rooster’s crows, start to climb the ‘pecking’ order
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against a spirited Yala City side yesterday (Oct 26) in a match that proved far more challenging than the scoreline suggests.
ONWR chief inspects flood-preparedness in Phuket
ONWR chief inspects flood-preparedness in Phuket
PHUKET: Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), has assured that all relevant agencies are prepared to issue timely warnings to the public in high-risk flood areas and disseminate information to ensure public safety. 
Japan votes with new PM on shaky ground
Japan votes with new PM on shaky ground
JAPAN: Polls opened on Sunday (Oct 27) in Japan’s tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
Experts fear for future of Thai dugongs
Experts fear for future of Thai dugongs
BANGKOK: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) says eight dugongs have died and been washed ashore this month.
Step by Step: Why Phuket is far from the ’Pearl of the Andaman Riviera’
Step by Step: Why Phuket is far from the ’Pearl of the Andaman Riviera’
OPINION: Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of traversing the Andaman coastline, not just as a casual observer, but as a dedicated follower of Phuket Andaman FC. My journeys with the team have taken me far beyond the familiar streets of Phuket, through the winding roads and bustling towns of Satun, Trang, Krabi, Phang Nga and Khao Lak. These trips, often punctuated by pit stops at every 7-Eleven and Amazon Café along the way, have offered a unique perspective on the region, particularly in light of the upcoming ‘Andaman Riviera’ project.
Phuket tourism operators hold ‘Roadshow to Singapore’
Phuket tourism operators hold ‘Roadshow to Singapore’
PHUKET: In the run-up to Phuket’s tourism high season, the Phuket Tourist Association held its ‘Pre ITB Asia 2024’ sales and marketing event at Furama City Centre Hotel in Singapore.
Myanmar’s war approaches Mandalay a year after rebel offensive
Myanmar’s war approaches Mandalay a year after rebel offensive
MYANMAR: On the outskirts of Mandalay, nervous Myanmar soldiers man a checkpoint just kilometres away from rebels who have set their sights on the former royal capital of 1.5 million people.
Phuket to host ‘Colours of Andaman’ event
Phuket to host ‘Colours of Andaman’ event
PHUKET: Phuket’s Muslim community is gearing up to host the second edition of the popular ‘Colours of Andaman’ event, to get underway this Thursday (Oct 31).
New ‘Riviera’ in the works
New ‘Riviera’ in the works
BANGKOK: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) wants to build a 71.6-kilometre expressway that would link Samut Sakhon with Samut Prakan, under a new project called the Samut Sakhon-Samut Prakan Riviera project, a source close to the matter has revealed.