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Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules
Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules
FOOTBALL: Everton have been docked 10 points after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, plunging one of England’s most storied football clubs into the relegation zone.
Leclerc on pole for first Vegas GP
Leclerc on pole for first Vegas GP
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has beaten Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz to pole position after a midnight qualifying session for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 18).
Jatuporn: Wallet policy ‘could inflict fatal wounds’
Jatuporn: Wallet policy ‘could inflict fatal wounds’
BANGKOK: The government could inflict severe or even fatal wounds upon itself if it continues to push its digital wallet scheme, says one of its fiercest critics.
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
ISRAEL: A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday (Nov 18) in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Student rescued after jump from Sarasin Bridge
Student rescued after jump from Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: A student from Phang Nga was rescued from the fast-moving water between Phuket and the mainland yesterday (Nov 18) after jumping from the Sarasin Bridge.
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
UNITED STATES: SpaceX on Saturday (Nov 18) made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean.
Illegal sunbed vendors arrested at Kata Beach
Illegal sunbed vendors arrested at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Three sunbed and umbrella operators were arrested earlier today (Nov 18) for operating illegally on Kata Beach following an inspection led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat.
Former Chalong Mayor under fire as market deemed ‘illegal’
Former Chalong Mayor under fire as market deemed ‘illegal’
PHUKET: Former Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol presented himself at Chalong Police Station yesterday (Nov 17) in response to a summons alleging that his popular ‘Suk Samran’ fresh market near Country Home is operating illegally.
Patong cannabis shop raids lead to three arrests
Patong cannabis shop raids lead to three arrests
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested three suspects as part of the ongoing crackdown on cannabis shops that illegally sell drugs alongside legal marijuana products.
Cherng Talay Police warn against ‘street racing’
Cherng Talay Police warn against ‘street racing’
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have shared a notice warning motorbike riders of illegal street racing, targeting motorbike riders.
Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’
Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’
MOSCOW: Russian officials said Friday (Nov 17) they are seeking a ban on the “international LGBT public movement”, building on a crackdown against liberal-leaning groups that has intensified since Moscow deployed troops to Ukraine.
Fury vs. Usyk undisputed heavyweight fight confirmed
Fury vs. Usyk undisputed heavyweight fight confirmed
BOXING: Tyson Fury vowed to deliver a “fight for the ages” as his “historic” clash with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title was confirmed for Feb 17 next year in Saudi Arabia.
Travel demand drives Q3 airfares
Travel demand drives Q3 airfares
BANGKOK: Average airfares in the third quarter this year continued to surge even though it was the low season, with the increases driven by strong travel demand.
Department insists sugar market back to normal after price hike
Department insists sugar market back to normal after price hike
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry has confirmed the market for refined sugar returned to normal with a sufficient supply of products.
Cannabis loopholes to be closed
Cannabis loopholes to be closed
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has completed the first draft of the Cannabis-Hemp Act and said it will not reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Friday (Nov 17).
Loy Krathong festivities for Phuket Town announced
Loy Krathong festivities for Phuket Town announced
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has announced its festivities to be held for the Loy Krathong festival, this year to be observed on Monday, Nov 27.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Slippery Patong Hill Rd., Prep for 4am nightlife in Phuket’s Sin City, Sky doctor team || Nov 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Slippery Patong Hill Rd., Prep for 4am nightlife in Phuket’s Sin City, Sky doctor team || Nov 17
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sky doctor delivers urgent patient to Phuket amid rough weather
Sky doctor delivers urgent patient to Phuket amid rough weather
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy 3rd Naval Area Command (RTN 3rd NAC) successfully transported an urgent patient from Lanta Noi island in Krabi province to Vachira Phuket Hospital via air yesterday (Nov 16). The operation was conducted while a heavy weather warning was in effect in both Phuket and Krabi provinces.
US Embassy reviews Phuket’s migrant worker conditions
US Embassy reviews Phuket’s migrant worker conditions
PHUKET: Elska Vuong, Political Affairs Associate at the US Embassy in Bangkok, was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 16) to discuss with local officials how migrant workers on the island are treated.
Tourism fund meant to aid state agencies
Tourism fund meant to aid state agencies
BANGKOK: The tourism fund derived from collecting fees from foreign tourists would primarily be reserved for state agencies for tourism development, rather than private sector soft loans, according to the organisers.