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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.
New Zealand rout England as Cricket World Cup suffers empty feeling
New Zealand rout England as Cricket World Cup suffers empty feeling
CRICKET: New Zealand handed defending champions England a nine-wicket thrashing at the Cricket World Cup yesterday (Oct 5) at the start of a marathon tournament likely to dictate the event’s status in the future of the sport.
Arrests made for selling of blank gun, ammo to teen shooter
Arrests made for selling of blank gun, ammo to teen shooter
BANGKOK: Three men were separately arrested in Yala and Bangkok for allegedly selling firearms, including a blank gun, and ammunition to a 14-year-old boy who went on a shooting rampage inside Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon (Oct 3). The incident left two foreign nationals dead and five others wounded.
Disgruntled Surin Beach vendors petition new Governor
Disgruntled Surin Beach vendors petition new Governor
PHUKET: There was no time to rest on ceremonies for Phuket’s new Governor on his first official day in office as a delegation of local merchants descended on Provincial Hall yesterday (Oct 5) demanding their greivances be heard and dealt with.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Teen shooter gets 3 more arrested over firearm sale, Airport taxi app warning || Oct 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Teen shooter gets 3 more arrested over firearm sale, Airport taxi app warning || Oct 5
PHUKET XTRA - October 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Phuket Governor outlines plans
New Phuket Governor outlines plans
PHUKET: It was the first official day in office for new Governor of Phuket Sophon Suwannarat today (Oct 5) and he used the occasion to outline his plans for the province moving forward.
Taxi app drivers warned at Phuket Airport
Taxi app drivers warned at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Authorities at Phuket International Airport, operated by Airports of Thailand (AoT), have posted a sign warning all taxi drivers not authorised by AoT to pick up passengers at the airport will be fined B2,000.
Football youth development plan in the pipeline
Football youth development plan in the pipeline
FOOTBALL: A scheme to develop football skills amongst youngsters in Phuket has been launched, it was confirmed earlier this week.
Russians spur Phuket luxury villa market
Russians spur Phuket luxury villa market
BANGKOK: Increasing demand for luxury villas in Phuket from Russian buyers is driving new supply in the market to reach a record high this year, which could result in a glut.
Phuket explores Da Nang tourism ties
Phuket explores Da Nang tourism ties
PHUKET: An official delegation welcomed Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation in charge of Da Nang city, in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, to Phuket yesterday (Oct 4).
Turkey launches new Iraq strikes, warns Syria
Turkey launches new Iraq strikes, warns Syria
ISTANBUL: Turkey launched fresh strikes against Kurdish targets in Iraq and warned of more intense cross-border air raids yesterday (Oct 4) after concluding that militants who staged a weekend attack in Ankara came from Syria.
Heavy rain puts Phuket Town officials on flood watch
Heavy rain puts Phuket Town officials on flood watch
PHUKET: Officials are again on watch for potential flooding in Phuket Town after more than 42mm of rainfall drenched the town within three hours yesterday afternoon (Oct 4).
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
FOOTBALL: Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced yesterday (Oct 4).
Officials vow to close gun loopholes
Officials vow to close gun loopholes
BANGKOK: Authorities will close legal loopholes relating to firearm classification and online sales as part of a stepped-up gun control effort, national police chief Torsak Sukvimol said yesterday (Oct 4), a day after a deadly shooting at a Bangkok shopping mall left three people dead.
New Phuket Governor arrives
New Phuket Governor arrives
PHUKET: Sophon Suwannarat and his wife, Ms Busadee, arrived on the island today (Oct 4) as Mr Sophon took up the role as the new Governor of Phuket.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Van driver fined after abandoning tourists, Teen arrested in deadly BKK mall shooting || Oct 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Van driver fined after abandoning tourists, Teen arrested in deadly BKK mall shooting || Oct 4
PHUKET XTRA - October 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Teen shopping mall shooter held on murder charges
Teen shopping mall shooter held on murder charges
BANGKOK: A 14-year-old suspect has been charged on five counts, including murder, following the shooting spree inside Siam Paragon shopping mall that left two people dead and five others wounded on Tuesday afternoon (Oct 3).
Cable fire nearly reaches residents’ homes
Cable fire nearly reaches residents’ homes
PHUKET: Disaster response officials at Phuket City Municipality are calling for people to report any dangerous cable fires by calling the 191 emergency hotline.
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners by AustCham Thailand
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners by AustCham Thailand
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, British Chamber (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber (NTCC), Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber, invite you to join us for Sundowners at SAii Laguna Phuket from 18.00 hrs. Make new connections and catch up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community. Also get to know our corporate sponsor, Meinhardt, an engineering consultancy service which offers full engineering consultancy services. • 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members • 900 THB for non-members. Includes cocktail-style food, and free-flow selected beverages. Register in advance, walk-ins are not allowed, via office@austchamthailand.com or 02 109 9616.
Myanmar man arrested for dealing meth
Myanmar man arrested for dealing meth
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man at a worker’s camp found in possession of more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills that he was selling at a worker’s camp in Srisoonthorn.