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Son, Maddison star as Spurs go top of Premier League
Son, Maddison star as Spurs go top of Premier League
FOOTBALL: Tottenham surged to the top of the Premier League as Son Heung-min and James Maddison sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham yesterday (Oct 23).
39 arrested on drug, gun charges in one week
39 arrested on drug, gun charges in one week
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested 39 people on drug and firearm charges in the past week as the campaign to bolster security in the name of tourism continues.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival ends with a bang
Phuket Vegetarian Festival ends with a bang
PHUKET: The final night of festivities for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival drew to a close last night (Oct 23) in a blaze of firecrackers and fireworks as the major shrines taking part in the festival held their final street processions through the heart of Phuket Town.
Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat
Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat
CRICKET: Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup yesterday (Oct 23).
PM urges all Thai workers to leave Israel while they still can
PM urges all Thai workers to leave Israel while they still can
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made an impassioned plea yesterday (Oct 23) for all Thai workers to leave Israel, warning that the conflict would likely spread and escalate and future ground battles obstruct evacuation efforts.
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials today (Oct 23) paid tribute to the life and reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), often referred to by Thais as ’Piya Maharat’, meaning ‘Great Beloved King’, as the nation commemorated Chulalongkorn Day, marking the great monarch’s death 113 years ago.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gears up for Vegetarian Festival final bonfire, Re-evaluating Phuket ‘farm’ land || Oct 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gears up for Vegetarian Festival final bonfire, Re-evaluating Phuket ‘farm’ land || Oct 23
PHUKET XTRA - October 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sui Boon Tong Shrine leads last morning street procession
Sui Boon Tong Shrine leads last morning street procession
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival entered its last day of festivities with mah song spirit mediums and devotees from the Lor Rong Shrine, also called the Sui Boon Thong Shrine, taking to the streets this morning (Oct 23).
Kohli hits 95 as unbeaten India down New Zealand at World Cup
Kohli hits 95 as unbeaten India down New Zealand at World Cup
CRICKET: Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup yesterday (Oct 22) although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international centuries.
Night patrols return to Patong Beach
Night patrols return to Patong Beach
PHUKET: Patong Surf Life Saving has announced that nighttime beach patrols have resumed in their efforts to increase safety on the sands at Patong during hours of the dark.
Indigenous Australians denounce ‘shameful’ rights referendum result
Indigenous Australians denounce ‘shameful’ rights referendum result
SYDNEY: Aboriginal Australian leaders ended a vow of silence today (Oct 23) to condemn the collapse of an Indigenous rights referendum, denouncing the “shameful” majority who opposed the landmark proposal.
Verstappen hails ‘incredible’ 50th career win in Texas
Verstappen hails ‘incredible’ 50th career win in Texas
FORMULA ONE: Freshly minted triple world champion Max Verstappen completed a hat trick of Texan victories yesterday (Oct 22) when he claimed the 50th win of his career in a tense and strategic United States Grand Prix.
10 farmers die from melioidosis outbreak
10 farmers die from melioidosis outbreak
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned farmers about a new outbreak of melioidosis which has killed 10 farmers in Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima and Songkhla.
Police warn of Phuket Town traffic disruptions for last day of Veg Fest
Police warn of Phuket Town traffic disruptions for last day of Veg Fest
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police has cautioned motorists of traffic disruptions in Phuket Town tonight (Oct 23) as street processions make their way to Saphan HIn for the mass ritual to send the Nine Emperor Gods back to the heavens.
Environment Minister pays visit to Sirinath National Park
Environment Minister pays visit to Sirinath National Park
PHUKET: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, paid a visit to Phuket yesterday (Oct 21) to inspect Sirinath National Park before heading to the Royal Thai Army’s Andaman Sea base.
PM pitches free trade deal with GCC countries
PM pitches free trade deal with GCC countries
BANGKOK: Thailand intends to have a free trade agreement with member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to promote trade and investment, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
New dive spot hopes to lessen pressure on local reefs
New dive spot hopes to lessen pressure on local reefs
PHUKET: A new diving attraction has officially been declared near Racha Yai Island which authorities hope will lessen the pressure on nearby coral reefs ahead of the high tourist season.
‘Knife ladder’ climb wows crowds at Bang Neow Shrine
‘Knife ladder’ climb wows crowds at Bang Neow Shrine
PHUKET: Crowds of locals and tourists alike looked on in awe last night (Oct 21) as devotees climbed the 72-step “knife ladder” in front of Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town as part of the ongoing Vegetarian Festival celebrations.
Green Thoughts: Bad guys in your garden
Green Thoughts: Bad guys in your garden
Insects are everywhere. One million different species is probably an underestimate. And while most arthropoda are in decline, victims of pesticides and loss of habitat, your average gardener in Phuket will attest that these critters still lurk everywhere in his carefully tended flower beds and vegetable plots.