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Three more arrests for ‘selling bullets’ to mall gunman
Three more arrests for ‘selling bullets’ to mall gunman
BANGKOK: Three more suspects ‒ two men and a woman ‒ have been arrested separately in Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan for allegedly selling bullets to a 14-year-old boy who went on a shooting rampage inside Siam Paragon shopping mall earlier this week.
Drug arrests continue
Drug arrests continue
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police are continuing their campaign against the proliferation of drugs on the streets with the arrests of four men in front of a house in Ratsada.
Baan Don honours traditional ‘Jad’ festival
Baan Don honours traditional ‘Jad’ festival
PHUKET: Villagers in Baan Don, Cherng Talay, held their annual street procession to commemorate the ‘Jad’ festival today (Oct 7), remaining the only village on the island to maintain public observance of the Thai festival.
New ‘Exorcist’ film to test true believers
New ‘Exorcist’ film to test true believers
In a world where remakes and reboots are now a frequent occurrence in the cinematic sphere it must be acknowledged that filmmakers that take on the task of rebirthing a classic film are taking on a very brave role. Get it wrong and the fans of the original film will launch a hate campaign that could see said filmmaker finding themselves making B or C Grade movies for the rest of their Hollywood career.
France thrash Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarters
France thrash Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarters
RUGBY: Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco’s France try record as Les Bleus secured a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with a 60-7 thumping of sorry Italy yesterday (Oct 6).
Five nabbed in Rawai sea gypsy village drug bust
Five nabbed in Rawai sea gypsy village drug bust
PHUKET: Five men have been arrested in an anti-drug raid conducted in Rawai sea gypsy village by a joint team of Muang Phuket District officials and drug suppression officers earlier this week.
35 named for charter rewrite panel
35 named for charter rewrite panel
BANGKOK: The panel to draft a referendum on amending the charter will meet on Tuesday (Oct 10) after the Cabinet this week approved the appointment of its 35 members, according to member Chusak Sirinil.
FIFA Chooses Thailand for 2024 Congress
FIFA Chooses Thailand for 2024 Congress
FOOTBALL: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced Thailand as the host country for the FIFA Congress 2024, set to be held in Bangkok on May 17, marking the first-ever FIFA Congress in ASEAN.
Effort to unlock other tourism markets
Effort to unlock other tourism markets
BANGKOK: Tourism authorities should work to mitigate the short-term impact of the shooting at a Bangkok mall this week by pivoting to other potential markets less affected by the news to keep a steady flow of arrivals during high season, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
5-Day Mindfulness Master Class Retreat
5-Day Mindfulness Master Class Retreat
Learn the secrets of self empowerment with a week of life-changing mindfulness and guided meditation skills taught by spiritual life coach Supawan Green at The Innocent Perception Centre, Nakhon Pathom near Bangkok. Retreat includes stay at boutique golf resort in rural surroundings. Daily activities include modern Vipassana meditation, yoga, tai chi, discussions and presentations. Meals included.
Opening the door to mental health
Opening the door to mental health
Mental health is a universal human right. That is the theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day. Observed annually on Oct 10, this day serves as a reminder for us to reflect on our own mental fitness, reach out to those who may be struggling, and open the conversation surrounding mental well-being. What community initiative will you be taking part in to promote mental health this year?
Water supply outages to affect most of Chalong
Water supply outages to affect most of Chalong
PHUKET: Residents and businesses throughout much of Chalong will see their mains water supply shut off tomorrow (Oct 7) while workers upgrade the water-supply system.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket construction hole swallows car, Beach vendors ask new Guv for help || Oct 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket construction hole swallows car, Beach vendors ask new Guv for help || Oct 6
PHUKET XTRA - October 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ministry scales down headline inflation forecast
Ministry scales down headline inflation forecast
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry has trimmed its headline inflation forecast for this year to a range of 1-1.7%, with an average of 1.35%, as it expects headline inflation to dip in the final quarter of the year.
Arsenal target Man City scalp as Man Utd seek spark
Arsenal target Man City scalp as Man Utd seek spark
FOOTBALL: Arsenal could leapfrog Manchester City in an early season showdown for the Premier League title on Sunday (Oct 8) as crisis-hit Manchester United seek some respite at home to Brentford.
Chinese tourist falls to death at Phuket resort
Chinese tourist falls to death at Phuket resort
PHUKET: A female Chinese tourist died after a 10-storey fall at a resort in Karon early this morning (Oct 6).
Car plunges into construction hole
Car plunges into construction hole
PHUKET: Three people escaped serious injury after the car they were travelling in plunged into a roadside construction hole near the Lotus’s outlet on the bypass road last night (Oct 5).
New Zealand in World Cup quarters after 11-try Uruguay thrashing
New Zealand in World Cup quarters after 11-try Uruguay thrashing
RUGBY: New Zealand cantered to the bonus-point victory they needed to secure qualification for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with an 11-try 73-0 thrashing of Uruguay yesterday (Oct 5).
BDMS to spend B300mn on new ‘Phuket Cancer Center’
BDMS to spend B300mn on new ‘Phuket Cancer Center’
PHUKET: Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) is to invest B300 million to open its ‘Phuket Cancer Center’, marking the first radiotherapy service in Phuket and the Andaman region. 
Russian strike kills 51 gathered for wake in east Ukraine
Russian strike kills 51 gathered for wake in east Ukraine
GROZA, UKRAINE: A Russian strike killed at least 51 people gathered for a wake in an eastern Ukrainian village yesterday (Oct 5), provoking a wave of outrage from Western leaders for what a UN official called a “horrifying” attack.