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Governor calls in OrSor for social order
Governor calls in OrSor for social order
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the official launch of a campaign yesterday (Nov 1) that will see the Phuket branch of the Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor) used to provide extra security and target criminals during the upcoming tourism high season.
South Africa thrash New Zealand at cricket World Cup
South Africa thrash New Zealand at cricket World Cup
CRICKET: Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the World Cup while Rassie van der Dussen cracked his second as South Africa thrashed New Zealand by 190 runs yesterday (Nov 1) to take a step closer to the semi-finals.
Israeli PM promises support for hostages
Israeli PM promises support for hostages
BANGKOK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his condolences to Thailand for the deaths of Thai nationals during the conflict in Gaza and promised his full support in rescuing any Thais held hostage by Hamas, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Phuket to host UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ conference
Phuket to host UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ conference
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy 2024 conference, Phuket CIty Municipality has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi drivers feel threatened over Patong’s planned ‘baht bus’ service and hold protest || Nov 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi drivers feel threatened over Patong’s planned ‘baht bus’ service and hold protest || Nov 1
PHUKET XTRA - November 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police seize 49,000 meth pills in Phuket Town arrests
Police seize 49,000 meth pills in Phuket Town arrests
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have announced the seizure of more than 49,000 methamphetamine tablets (ya bah) and 4.43 grammes of of crystal meth (ya ice), altogether worth over B800,000, in a series of arrests targeting dealers in Phuket Town.
Thai athletes shine at Asian Para Games
Thai athletes shine at Asian Para Games
ASIAN PARA GAMES: Thai para athletes finished the recent 4th Asian Para Games with an impressive 108-medal haul to place seventh overall as the tournament came to a close last Saturday (Oct 28).
Phang Nga water pipeline back on the agenda
Phang Nga water pipeline back on the agenda
PHUKET: The Regional Waterworks Authority will yet again request a budget of more than B3 billion to build the Phang Nga - Phuket water supply pipeline to solve long-term water problems to support tourism, officials have announced.
Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup
FOOTBALL: Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only “expression of interest” in hosting the tournament.
Man sentenced for posts against former Governor
Man sentenced for posts against former Governor
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced a man to 27 months in prison for defamation after he posted false claims online claiming that former Governor Narong Woonciew was illegally smuggling Muslims into Phuket in 2021.
Phuket operators baulk at health centre
Phuket operators baulk at health centre
PHUKET: Tourism operators in Phuket are strongly opposed to the government plan to build a traveller health centre on the plot previously planned for the international convention and exhibition centre.
Winter will amplify Ukraine humanitarian needs: UN
Winter will amplify Ukraine humanitarian needs: UN
KYIV: With the war between Israel and Hamas raging, a UN humanitarian official urged the Security Council yesterday (Oct 31) to “not lose focus” on Ukraine, especially as another brutal winter looms.
Taiwanese, Indians get free entry
Taiwanese, Indians get free entry
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has given the green light to a visa exemption policy for tourists from India and Taiwan to stay in the kingdom for 30 days, in a bid to draw more revenue as the high season approaches.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket told to prepare for longer nightlife hours, Unclean Phuket Veg Fest food? || Oct 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket told to prepare for longer nightlife hours, Unclean Phuket Veg Fest food? || Oct 31
PHUKET XTRA - October 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials told to prepare for 4am closing
Phuket officials told to prepare for 4am closing
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered local officials to prepare to allow local nightlife venues on the island to remain open until 4am.
Patong tuk-tuk, taxi drivers protest planned ‘baht bus’ service
Patong tuk-tuk, taxi drivers protest planned ‘baht bus’ service
PHUKET: About 50 tuk-tuk and taxi drivers descended upon the Patong Municipality offices today (Oct 31) to protest the ‘baht bus’ style circular service to be launched in the tourism town.
Streets to close for new ‘Chartered Walking Street’ market
Streets to close for new ‘Chartered Walking Street’ market
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is warning people that Phang Nga Rd will be closed to traffic from 1pm to midnight this Sunday (Nov 5) as the inaugural Chartered Walking Street market gets underway.
2021 Suzuki Swift (25,000 km)
2021 Suzuki Swift (25,000 km)
Suzuki Swift 1.2GL dual jet, warranty till July 2024, ISOFIX rear seat fittings, abs power steering, air-con electric windows all round, excellent condition, service history, 2 remote keys.
Fertility crisis is looming, says minister
Fertility crisis is looming, says minister
BANGKOK: A fertility crisis could slash the Thai population in half over the next six decades, prompting the Ministry of Public Health to take serious action to put it into the national agenda to promote pregnancy.
Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or
Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris yesterday (Oct 30), while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize.