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King to sponsor funeral for victims
King to sponsor funeral for victims
BANGKOK: A royally sponsored funeral will be held for the 20 students and three teachers killed in Tuesday’s bus fire tragedy at their school in Uthai Thani’s Lan Sak district after the bodies were identified and taken back to their home province yesterday (Oct 2).
Phuket Vegetarian Festival begins
Phuket Vegetarian Festival begins
PHUKET: Phuket's famous Vegetarian Festival officially began with the traditional raising of the Go Teng poles at Chinese shrines across the island yesterday evening (Oct 2).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket airport corruption, Military to leave deep south, Missing woman’s body found || Oct 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket airport corruption, Military to leave deep south, Missing woman’s body found || Oct 2
PHUKET XTRA - October 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Governor spells out 20-year development plan
Phuket Governor spells out 20-year development plan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has produced a video presenting in clear English basic details of Phuket, including population numbers and revenue generated through tourism, for foreigners to understand.
Police launch anti-crime campaign for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Police launch anti-crime campaign for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a campaign to counter crime during the upcoming Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which begins on Thursday (Oct 3).
World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
TEHRAN: World leaders have urged Iran and Israel to step back from the brink after Tehran fired a barrage of rockets at its arch-rival.
Military to withdraw from South, volunteers to step in
Military to withdraw from South, volunteers to step in
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) are looking to withdraw military forces from the southernmost provinces by 2027, with plans to strengthen volunteer forces in the area.
AoT stalls evidence in Phuket airport corruption scandal
AoT stalls evidence in Phuket airport corruption scandal
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has requested additional time to submit evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in the case involving corruption by officials at Phuket International Airport over a B11.8 million contract to post stickers commemorating His Majesty The King.
Body of woman missing at Sai Kaew Beach found at Tha Chatchai
Body of woman missing at Sai Kaew Beach found at Tha Chatchai
PHUKET: The body of a Thai woman who had previously been reported missing at Sai Kaew Beach, on Phuket’s northwestern coast, was found in the water at Tha Chatchai late yesterday afternoon (Oct 1).
Jasmine wins LPGA NW Arkansas title, Suteepat reigns in Taiwan
Jasmine wins LPGA NW Arkansas title, Suteepat reigns in Taiwan
GOLF: Thailand’s Jasmine Suwannapura eagled the second playoff hole to win the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday (Sept 29), denying Lucy Li after a spectacular last-round duel.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal field trip nightmare as bus catches on fire outside Bangkok || Oct 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal field trip nightmare as bus catches on fire outside Bangkok || Oct 1
PHUKET XTRA - October 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police investigate gang assault on girl, 13
Police investigate gang assault on girl, 13
PHUKET: A mother has filed a police complaint after her 13-year-old daughter was lured out of her home and physically assaulted by a group of seven individuals.
Bus inferno: 22 students, 3 teachers killed
Bus inferno: 22 students, 3 teachers killed
BANGKOK: Twenty-two students and three teachers on a field trip were killed by a fire that raced through their bus in Pathum Thani on Tuesday (Oct 1).
Drug arrests in Phuket see decline
Drug arrests in Phuket see decline
PHUKET: Drug-related arrests in Phuket have seen a downward trend, with methamphetamine remaining the drug involved in the highest number of arrests, according to local authorities.
Charity Spaghetti Evening at Viking Rawai
Charity Spaghetti Evening at Viking Rawai
Support our courageous Paralympic sailors! After their incredible success, winning gold and bronze at the Asian Championship in Hong Kong, they are now set to defend their titles at the King’s Cup. Disabled Sailing Thailand and Sailability Phuket rely entirely on private donations to continue their work. Join us at The Viking Rawai for a delicious pasta dish priced at 250 baht, with all profits from the evening going towards covering our association’s operating costs.
Phuket officials have disaster relief explained
Phuket officials have disaster relief explained
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a meeting of local officials yesterday (Sept 30) to clarify to district officials and local administrative organisations procedures for providing disaster relief.
Google to invest US$1bn in Thailand
Google to invest US$1bn in Thailand
BANGKOK: Google plans to invest US$1 billion (B32.4bn) to build digital infrastructure in Thailand, including a new data centre, the US tech giant has announced, saying the move would support 14,000 jobs in the kingdom.
Thailand’s Maya Bay reopens to visitors
Thailand’s Maya Bay reopens to visitors
KRABI: National park authorities will reopen the famous Maya Bay in the southern Thai province of Krabi to welcome visitors today (Oct 1) after two months of closure for rehabilitation.
PM honours Paralympic heroes
PM honours Paralympic heroes
PARALYMPICS: More than B212 million in cash rewards were handed out to Thailand’s Paralympic Games contingent from Paris during a reception party at Government House on Friday (Sept 27).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police manhunt, Child assault at Rawai school, Fatal construction site accident || Sep 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket police manhunt, Child assault at Rawai school, Fatal construction site accident || Sep 30
PHUKET XTRA - September 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand