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American man, Luxembourg woman killed in motorbike accident
American man, Luxembourg woman killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 21‒year-old American man and a 19-year-old woman from Luxembourg were killed when the motorbike they were riding was struck from behind by a car on Wiset Rd in Rawai early yesterday morning (Nov 5).
Phuket sea gypsies honour ‘Loy Reua’ festival
Phuket sea gypsies honour ‘Loy Reua’ festival
PHUKET: The Urak Lawoi sea gypsies at Koh Siray, east of Phuket Town, have wrapped up a week of festivities for their ‘Loy Reua’ festival, a traditional ceremony during which a fully made hand-carved boat is set adrift fully laden with offerings to the spirit of the sea to usher in good luck.
Police officers, inDriver cabbie join forces to return iPhone to tourist
Police officers, inDriver cabbie join forces to return iPhone to tourist
PHUKET: A Russian tourist was joyfully reunited with his iPhone, which he had left in a cab en route to Phuket International Airport on Friday (Nov 3). The man reclaimed his phone just before his flight took off for Russia.
Mini drug-rehabs open in 27 provinces nationwide
Mini drug-rehabs open in 27 provinces nationwide
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has opened 42 ’Mini Thanyarak’, or drug rehabilitation centres in 27 provinces. The plan is for every province to have a ’Mini Thanyarak’ drug-rehab.
Jewish-Arab school in Israel awarded top prize for overcoming adversity
Jewish-Arab school in Israel awarded top prize for overcoming adversity
JERUSALEM: The Max Rayne Hand in Hand Jerusalem School has garnered international acclaim as it was declared the recipient of the prestigious Worlds’ Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2023. This honor was bestowed upon the institution by T4 Education, a global network for educators.
A day of Remembrance
A day of Remembrance
The Phuket Veterans are hosting Phuket’s first Remembrance (Armistice) service on Saturday, November 11, this year. Everyone is welcome to come along to pay their respects and give thanks to those who made the ultimate self-sacrifice for the freedom that we enjoy today. It is important that, as we remember those who lost their lives or were injured in conflict, their story is passed on to future generations, so children are very much welcome too. Here, The Phuket News speaks with Steve Pearce, founder of the Phuket Veterans (International Veterans Association), about the event.
Phuket’s high season calls for blood donations from foreigners
Phuket’s high season calls for blood donations from foreigners
PHUKET: Foreign tourists and expat residents in Phuket have received an urgent call to participate in the island-wide blood donation drive throughout November. As the high season in tourism commences, concerns about a severe shortage of blood for transfusions in Phuket have arisen. All people are welcome, though RH-Negative donors are in the highest demand.
Australia knock England out, rain saves Pakistan
Australia knock England out, rain saves Pakistan
CRICKET: Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked defending champions England out of the World Cup with a 33-run win yesterday (Nov 3).
Newcastle inflict first defeat on Arsenal, Fernandes rescues Man Utd
Newcastle inflict first defeat on Arsenal, Fernandes rescues Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Arsenal were beaten in the Premier League for the first time this season at Newcastle yesterday (Nov 4) as Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage time winner at Fulham eased the pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Phuket Immigration crackdown results in 188 arrests in one year
Phuket Immigration crackdown results in 188 arrests in one year
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau has entered its second year of the “Crime Free Phuket’ campaign with the arrest of a foreign man on overstay charges this Saturday (Nov 4). In the previous 12 months of the campaign, there were 188 arrests, with 66 of them on overstay charges.
Phuket nurses lauded for off-duty aid to accident victims
Phuket nurses lauded for off-duty aid to accident victims
PHUKET: The Nurses Association of Thailand has publicly recognised three dedicated Phuket nurses for their commitment to the community by providing crucial first aid to those in need while off duty.
Verstappen tops stormy qualifying in Brazil
Verstappen tops stormy qualifying in Brazil
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has stormed to pole in a bizarre thunderstruck conclusion to qualifying at the São Paulo Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 3).
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings game horror to the big screen
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings game horror to the big screen
One quick look at the trailer for brand-new horror film ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and you could be forgiven for wondering what kind of film you were about to experience. The trailer looks quirky – even funny in parts, which is mildly deceptive because the film goes into some territory many will not expect it to.
Trucker charged after six-wheeler slams roadside barrier on Patong Hill
Trucker charged after six-wheeler slams roadside barrier on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A 59-year-old truck driver from Ubon Ratchathani narrowly escaped injury when he lost control of his vehicle on Patong Hill on Friday (Nov 3). Fortunately, a roadside barrier prevented the truck from rolling down the slope, limiting the consequences to property damage.
Brave Generation Academy Expands to Phuket: Revolutionising Education for the Young Minds of Thailand
Brave Generation Academy Expands to Phuket: Revolutionising Education for the Young Minds of Thailand
Brave Generation Academy (BGA), a renowned educational institution focused on personalised learning and innovation, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first Hub in the vibrant city of Phuket, Thailand. Already in eight other countries around the globe (and coming soon to the UK and Australia!) BGA has partnered with Yedda Blue to bring its revolutionary educational model to the local community, offering young Learners an educational experience like no other.
TAT pins hopes on final two months
TAT pins hopes on final two months
BANGKOK: The tourism sector needs to maintain its momentum in the final two months of the year to reach its revenue target of B2.38 trillion as total receipts tallied B1.67trn for the first 10 months, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Govt adjusts rule on meth possession
Govt adjusts rule on meth possession
BANGKOK: A person who possesses no more than five methamphetamine pills will be regarded as a drug user, not a dealer, the Public Health Ministry says, citing the conclusion of a discussion on the matter by related stakeholders.
Russians book 50% of Phuket high-end suites for New Year
Russians book 50% of Phuket high-end suites for New Year
PHUKET: Up to half of the bookings in luxury hotels in Phuket this high season have come from wealthy tourists from Russia planning to spend the New Year in Thailand instead of Europe and other once-popular but now hard-to-reach destinations. Some upscale resorts are already reporting Russian guests constituting half of all their clients.
Lost wallet ordeal ends happily for Russian visitor in Phuket
Lost wallet ordeal ends happily for Russian visitor in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Tourist Assistance Center (TAC Phuket) have successfully reunited a Russian tourist with his wallet that he left at one of the immigration counters at Phuket International Airport. The search effort took three days, though the wallet was left behind at an immigration counter.
Food on stove triggers fire alarm in Chalong
Food on stove triggers fire alarm in Chalong
PHUKET: Municipal firefighters from the Chalong branch of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DDPM) responded to a call from a residential area near Wat Chalong yesterday (Nov 2) after residents were alarmed by smoke emanating from one of the houses.