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Former Patong school janitor found shot dead at home in Kathu
Former Patong school janitor found shot dead at home in Kathu
PHUKET: A former janitor at a school in Patong was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the chest at a home in Kathu earlier today (Nov 7).
36,000 meth pills seized in one arrest
36,000 meth pills seized in one arrest
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial police have seized more than 36,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in placing just one drug suspect under arrest.
Chiang Mai tourism seeks action against seasonal smog
Chiang Mai tourism seeks action against seasonal smog
BANGKOK: Chiang Mai’s tourism leaders are calling for urgent government action to address the city’s hazardous smog problem as the peak season approaches.
Air-sea rescue exercise at Patong to highlight ’Safety Phuket Island Sandbox’ initiative
Air-sea rescue exercise at Patong to highlight ’Safety Phuket Island Sandbox’ initiative
PHUKET: Officials will host a safety exercise drill at Patong later this month to put on show emergency rescue services and to give emergency responders the opportunity to put the training to use.
UN chief says Gaza becoming ‘graveyard for children’, urges ceasefire
UN chief says Gaza becoming ‘graveyard for children’, urges ceasefire
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday (Nov 6) warned that the bombarded Gaza Strip was becoming a “graveyard for children,” as he urged an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
British Video shows the way on The Royal Coast of Thailand
British Video shows the way on The Royal Coast of Thailand
“Holiday” by “The Isan Project” a new song and video was launched yesterday Nov 06 by the former Tourism and Sports Minister “Senator Weerasak Kowsurat” at a private luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Sukhumvit, Bangkok.
Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea
Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not like VAR as the Tottenham boss blasted the replay system’s influence on his side’s “out of control” 4-1 defeat against Chelsea yesterday (Nov 6).
20,000 Thais still in Israel, abductees alive
20,000 Thais still in Israel, abductees alive
BANGKOK: About 20,000 Thai workers remain in Israel for financial reasons while pictures show that those abducted by Hamas are still alive, according to authorities.
Patong vendor busted with illegal mushrooms
Patong vendor busted with illegal mushrooms
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided a shop and arrested one person for illegally selling mushrooms in the resort town.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Calls for high season blood donors, Two dead in morning Rawai crash, Trucker charged || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Calls for high season blood donors, Two dead in morning Rawai crash, Trucker charged || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA - November 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Govt sees visa policy lifting flights to 1.3mn next year
Govt sees visa policy lifting flights to 1.3mn next year
BANGKOK: Thailand expects to see over 1.3 million flights next year, following the government’s recent announcement of a visa-free policy for Chinese, Kazakh, Indian and Taiwanese tourists, said Deputy Minister of Transport Surapong Piyachote.
World Amateur Golf Competition underway in Phuket
World Amateur Golf Competition underway in Phuket
GOLF: The final round of the World Amateur Golf Competition (WAGC) is currently underway in Phuket.
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH IN PHUKET at Movenpick Myth Hotel
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH IN PHUKET at Movenpick Myth Hotel
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Tourist Police bolster ranks for Phuket tourism high season
Tourist Police bolster ranks for Phuket tourism high season
PHUKET: Tourist Police and supporting agencies held an assembly in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 5) as a show of their commitment to provide safety measures for tourists in the upcoming tourism high season.
Kohli equals Tendulkar’s century record as India rout South Africa
Kohli equals Tendulkar’s century record as India rout South Africa
CRICKET: Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international hundreds as India bowled out South Africa for just 83 in a 243-run World Cup rout yesterday (Nov 5) with the superstar batsman hailing his achievement as “the stuff of dreams”.
New Phuket Town Walking Street market brings crowds
New Phuket Town Walking Street market brings crowds
PHUKET: Tourist Police Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Saksira Phueakam was among the officials marking the grand opening of the inaugural Chartered Walking Street on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town last night (Nov 5).
Skål International Phuket AGM and Dinner - November
Skål International Phuket AGM and Dinner - November
Skål International Phuket 2023 AGM at 17:00 followed by monthly Dinner from 18:00, hosted at the the exquisite Villa Nautilus in the heart of Patong. Join us for an evening of elegance, luxury, and breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea. This exclusive event is tailor-made for hoteliers, tourism, and travel professionals. It’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate in an atmosphere that perfectly mirrors the spirit of Skål International. To find out more visit - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Zelensky ‘not ready’ for Russia talks
Zelensky ‘not ready’ for Russia talks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Nov 5) he was “not ready” for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw, as Kyiv investigated a deadly strike on its soldiers.
Excluded nightspots eye slice of 4am pie
Excluded nightspots eye slice of 4am pie
BANGKOK: After the government extended opening hours for nightspots to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket, business operators in other provinces are calling for the same policy to be applied there.
Sarit wins Volvo China Open
Sarit wins Volvo China Open
GOLF: Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut shot a fearless final round eight-under-par 64 to win the Volvo China Open at Hidden Grace Golf Club yesterday (Nov 5) by the runaway margin of six-shots, to claim his second title on the Asian Tour, and put him behind a surprisingly poor season.