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Fourteen-try New Zealand trounce Italy at Rugby World Cup
Fourteen-try New Zealand trounce Italy at Rugby World Cup
RUGBY: Scrum-half Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a 96-17 blitzing of a hapless Italy at the Rugby World Cup yesterday (Sept 29).
Artificial reef innovation under way
Artificial reef innovation under way
BANGKOK: The Department of Fisheries and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) have signed an agreement on developing artificial reefs from carbon dioxide-based mineral stones.
‘The Creator’ another milestone for Gareth Edwards
‘The Creator’ another milestone for Gareth Edwards
When it comes to modern-day filmmakers, director Gareth Edwards is one of the best. His debut feature film, ‘Monsters’, was an underrated cult classic. Since then he has branched into directing in two of the biggest franchises in cinematic history as he helmed 2014’s ‘Godzilla’ and then entered the Star Wars universe with ‘Rogue One’. Some hardcore fans have even said that ‘Rogue One’ is the best of the modern-day Stars Wars films.
Bouquets and blessings for Governor Narong’s farewell
Bouquets and blessings for Governor Narong’s farewell
PHUKET: Narong Woonciew was showered with bouquets and blessings on his last day as Governor of Phuket yesterday, before he officially retires from government service today (Sept 30).
Phuket go-karting sensation heads to world finals
Phuket go-karting sensation heads to world finals
GO-KARTING: The remarkable ascent of young Phuket racer Kamolphu ‘Porsche’ Anutchakun in the sport of go-karting continues after he recently won the 2023 IAME Asia Series to qualify for the world finals in Portugal next month.
Phuket expats drive crypto animal welfare, rescue first elephant
Phuket expats drive crypto animal welfare, rescue first elephant
PHUKET: Phuket expats Daniel Villota and Vicki Kiely have launched an elephant rescue project that has already resulted in its first successful mission, the rescue of a 55-year-old bull elephant in Chiang Mai, which is being heralded as the world’s first-ever tokenized elephant rescue.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Billions requested for Phuket traffic projects, Ex-park chief acquitted, Small hotel woes || Sept 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Billions requested for Phuket traffic projects, Ex-park chief acquitted, Small hotel woes || Sept 29
PHUKET XTRA - September 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PM Srettha back in Phuket
PM Srettha back in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who also serves as the Finance Minister, arrived in Phuket today (Sept 29) to follow up on promises to develop Phuket’s tourism and transport infrastructure as a way of boosting the revenue generated by the island for the national economy.
Phuket seeks B148bn for tourism upgrade
Phuket seeks B148bn for tourism upgrade
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry will request a B148-billion budget for upgrading infrastructure in Phuket, including building a second airport on the resort island, to make it a regional tourism hub.
‘Save our village’: Indonesians resist eviction for China-backed project
‘Save our village’: Indonesians resist eviction for China-backed project
REMPANG, INDONESIA: Sitting on a creaky bridge linking stilt houses, Indonesian fisherman Sadam Husen fears for his people and their traditions, knowing they may be uprooted from their ancestral land to make way for a China-funded megaproject worth billions.
Russian tourist drowns at Bang Tao
Russian tourist drowns at Bang Tao
PHUKET: A 34-year-old Russian tourist drowned after being caught in a strong rip current at Bang Tao Beach yesterday (Sept 28).
Thai star Stamp ready to write history
Thai star Stamp ready to write history
MMA: Stamp Fairtex is looking to write a new chapter into the combat sports history books at ONE Fight Night 14 this weekend.
Phuket hosts the 1st Andaman Sustainable Tourism Forum
Phuket hosts the 1st Andaman Sustainable Tourism Forum
PHUKET: The 1st Andaman Sustainable Tourism Forum was held in Phuket yesterday (Sept 28) to highlight strategy for the province to become a fully-fledged sustainable tourism city by 2026.
Srettha to donate salary to charities
Srettha to donate salary to charities
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will donate all of his income from the monthly salaries and meeting allowances paid to him throughout his tenure to various foundations in the country, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said yesterday (Sept 28).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ruling against Rawai Mayor & Eva Beach, Beaten over refusal, Top Cop paid journos || Sept 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ruling against Rawai Mayor & Eva Beach, Beaten over refusal, Top Cop paid journos || Sept 28
PHUKET XTRA - September 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
CEO Governors are back
CEO Governors are back
PHUKET: Phuket officials have been instructed to prepare for a return to the ‘CEO Governor’ system first introduced under Thaksin Shinawatra administration more than 20 years ago.
Small hotels still unable to register, but only in Phuket
Small hotels still unable to register, but only in Phuket
PHUKET: A delegation representing small hotel owners in Phuket has appealed to the Senate for help in allowing small and boutique hotels on the island to legally register as hotels ‒ a task they still cannot complete despite new regulations brought into effect this year specifically allowing them to do so.
Thai AirAsia calls for action to cut travel costs
Thai AirAsia calls for action to cut travel costs
BANGKOK: The government should help reduce travel costs for tourists, which have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic, in addition to its visa-free scheme for the Chinese, according to Thai AirAsia.
‘Zero Food Waste’ event promotes sustainability
‘Zero Food Waste’ event promotes sustainability
PHUKET: A special culinary event was staged in Phuket yesterday (Sept 27) to promote sustainable tourism by focusing on ‘zero food waste’.
Kamala Koalas bowled out in Pattaya
Kamala Koalas bowled out in Pattaya
BOWLS: The second annual Pattaya versus Phuket lawn bowls tournament was held on Sept 15 with the hosts ultimately emerging victorious from an absorbing contest.