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Hamas chief says ready for ‘long war’ in Gaza
Hamas chief says ready for ‘long war’ in Gaza
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar said yesterday (Sept 16) the Palestinian group had the resources to sustain its fight against Israel, with support from Iran-backed regional allies, nearly a year into the Gaza war.
PM vows faster flood payouts
PM vows faster flood payouts
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised to speed up compensation payments to flood victims and set up a new emergency alert system.
Thailand to host AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
Thailand to host AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
BEACH SOCCER: The Asian Football Confederation has selected Thailand to host the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025, it was confrmed on Saturday (Sept 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rainy week forecast for Phuket with flood warnings, Ganja grow house up in smoke || Sep 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rainy week forecast for Phuket with flood warnings, Ganja grow house up in smoke || Sep 16
PHUKET XTRA - September 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials back on flood alert
Phuket officials back on flood alert
PHUKET: Phuket officials have been put back on 24-hour alert as the island was again inundated with heavy downpours today (Sept 16).
Trump safe and unharmed after apparent assassination attempt
Trump safe and unharmed after apparent assassination attempt
FLORIDA: Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt in Florida yesterday (Sept 15), the FBI said, with the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign and law enforcement reporting he was safe and unharmed.
Halloween Family Fun
Halloween Family Fun
Phuket’s Spooktacular Halloween Charity Event. Eat, play, win, repeat! The event everyone will be talking about at Monday’s recess. A Halloween family fun event not to be missed. Games with Prizes, Halloween Activities, Kids Tombola, Adults’ Raffle, Silent Auction, Live Auction. Spooky Costume Parade. Buffet Lunch at the NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort Restaurant, cash bar provided. Children under 4 – free! Children aged 4-11 - 400B includes lunch buffet & 10 game tickets (300B value). Adults and children Over 12 - 850B lunch buffet. For Tickets Contact Tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org Costumes optional.
Piastri beats Leclerc in Baku classic
Piastri beats Leclerc in Baku classic
FORMULA ONE: Oscar Piastri defeated pole-getter Charles Leclerc in an absorbing tactical contest for victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix yesterday (Sept 15).
More heavy weather forecast for Phuket
More heavy weather forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: The driving rain that lashed southern parts of Phuket this morning (Sept 16) is only an indicator of more to come, says a weather advisory issued by Wirote Lewcharoenthrap, Director of the Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast).
Arteta salutes depleted Arsenal's ‘ugly’ win over arch rivals Spurs
Arteta salutes depleted Arsenal's ‘ugly’ win over arch rivals Spurs
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta saluted Arsenal’s hunger as the gritty Gunners ignored the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to clinch an “ugly” 1-0 win at bitter rivals Tottenham yesterday (Sept 15).
Parliamentary committee talks Phuket’s tourism future
Parliamentary committee talks Phuket’s tourism future
PHUKET: The House of Representatives Tourism Committee held a seminar in Phuket yesterday (Sept 15) to explore new directions for the island’s tourism sector and open discussions on the ‘creative economy’.
New Thai app allows drivers to leave licence at home
New Thai app allows drivers to leave licence at home
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has introduced a QR Licence mobile app to provide convenience to motorists who will no longer need to carry a driver’s licence.
Visit of the ‘Jigsaws’ puzzles Phuket Andaman
Visit of the ‘Jigsaws’ puzzles Phuket Andaman
FOOTBALL: Some pills are hard to swallow, and the fact that their home pitch is unfit to play on is one Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) will have to come to terms with as soon as possible.
Long road ahead for Paetongtarn
Long road ahead for Paetongtarn
BANGKOK: Economists and political analysts see potential in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration's policies, but the public will have to wait and see how they turn out.
Mixed Emotions: A Thai ’Burning’
Mixed Emotions: A Thai ’Burning’
Back from the Southern province of Trang, and what Thais call a ’burning’. A prosaic epithet for what is a momentous event, impressive in its time-honoured rituals, but to an outsider – a curiosity among 200 mourners – sometimes sounding an incongruous note. A farming community dependent on rubber, defiantly putting on a show that it cannot afford, paying homage to Buddhist monks, who depart laden with gifts ranging from electric fans to cloth and cash.
Isole, creative island cuisine
Isole, creative island cuisine
A new restaurant overlooking Kamala Bay, Isole (pronounced ‘e-solay’, Italian for ‘islands’) celebrates the distinctive island cuisines of Phuket and the Mediterranean in an ambience of casual comfort. Featuring a laid-back, casual design with indoor and outdoor seating, Isole Creative Island Cuisine is an ideal spot for a romantic evening or gathering with a group of friends.
Thousands in France protest ‘rape culture’
Thousands in France protest ‘rape culture’
FRANCE: Thousands took to the streets across French cities on Saturday (Sept 14) to demand an end to rape and support the main plaintiff in a mass sexual assault trial that has shocked the country.
Liverpool stunned by Forest, Haaland hits two more in Man City win
Liverpool stunned by Forest, Haaland hits two more in Man City win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s perfect start under Arne Slot came to a stunning end as Nottingham Forest won 1-0 at Anfield yesterday (Sept 14), while Erling Haaland’s double sent Manchester City three points clear at the top of the Premier League in a 2-1 win over Brentford.
Mekong bursts into Nong Khai, Bueng Kan
Mekong bursts into Nong Khai, Bueng Kan
BANGKOK: Two days of heavy rain have led to flooding of up to two metres in parts of Nong Khai province, prompting residents to take swift action to protect their homes.
B3mn of cannabis goes up in smoke in warehouse fire
B3mn of cannabis goes up in smoke in warehouse fire
PHUKET: More than B3 million of cannabis was destroyed in a fire at a warehouse in Srisoonthorn early this morning (Sept 15).