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Filipino arrested and deported for 252 day overstay
Filipino arrested and deported for 252 day overstay
PHUKET: Investigation officers from Phuket Immigration Police arrested a 55-year-old Filipino man yesterday (Dec 2) for overstaying his visa by a total of 252 days.
BISP Soccer 7s makes a great comeback
BISP Soccer 7s makes a great comeback
FOOTBALL: With 97 teams taking part in the 361 games played across the two days, in which 1,246 goals were scored with an average of 4 goals per game, we think it’s safe to say the British International School, Phuket (BISP) Soccer 7s made a great comeback!
‘Violent Night’ brings an action-packed Christmas
‘Violent Night’ brings an action-packed Christmas
Despite what some people say, violent Christmas movies are not exactly a brand-new thing. If they were, then we wouldn’t have the “Is ‘Die Hard’ really a Christmas movie?” debate each year and we certainly wouldn’t have had films like ‘Reindeer Games’ surface nearly 20 years ago.
Over 3000 flights to land in Phuket in December as tourism rebounds
Over 3000 flights to land in Phuket in December as tourism rebounds
PHUKET: Some 3,000 international and 3,730 domestics flights – 6,730 in total – are expected to be serviced by Phuket airport in December, according to the flights schedule released today (Dec 2) by the Phuket branch of the Airports of Thailand corporation (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport*.
South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash
South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash
FOOTBALL: Last-gasp South Korea reached the World Cup knockout phase in dramatic fashion yesterday (Dec 2) to set up a last-16 match against mighty Brazil as Switzerland edged a bad-tempered encounter with Serbia to progress.
‘Lessons learned’ from airport chaos
‘Lessons learned’ from airport chaos
PHUKET: Following confusion at Phuket airport on Thursday night (Dec 1), with flight delays and runway closures causing hundreds of passengers to miss their late-night departures to Bangkok, related parties have reportedly learned their lesson and should be able to avoid repeating such mistakes again, according to a local business leader.
Tourists urged to contact police in case of Phuket taxi deviations
Tourists urged to contact police in case of Phuket taxi deviations
PHUKET: Tourist Police in Phuket have called for visitors to not hesitate to contact officers in case of unexpected situations on public transport such as a taxi deviating from the route suggested by GPS. Though due to Patong Hill road repairs such situations may not be the result of anyone’s ill intentions, Phuket Tourist Police explained in a Facebook post today (Dec 2).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cleaning up Phuket trash village, New licence-points system || December 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cleaning up Phuket trash village, New licence-points system || December 2
PHUKET XTRA - December 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Climate Change forum to tackle Phuket floods, landslides
Climate Change forum to tackle Phuket floods, landslides
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Department of Public Relations (PR Phuket) has announced a forum on climate change issues and solving climate-related problems in Phuket such as floods and landslides. 
Passengers stranded in Phuket after overloaded plane aborts takeoff
Passengers stranded in Phuket after overloaded plane aborts takeoff
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, has issued a statement clarifying an incident which has left up to 300 passengers stranded in Phuket overnight after their flight to Bangkok was delayed for more than 12 hours.
Koh Siray targetted over deluge of trash
Koh Siray targetted over deluge of trash
PHUKET: Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), was in Phuket in person yesterday (Dec 1) to see firsthand the volume of trash that has inundated a village near the Phuket Fishing Port area in Ratsada.
Up to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russian invasion: Zelensky aide
Up to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russian invasion: Zelensky aide
KYIV: As many as 13,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed since Russia’s invasion in February, a senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain
Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain
FOOTBALL: Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup yesterday (Dec 1) as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.
Phuket readies for Dec 5
Phuket readies for Dec 5
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing the formal activities to honour and remember the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday (Dec 5), which was King Bhumibol’s birthday and is now honoured as Thailand National Day.
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
Driving licence point deductions to start Jan 9
BANGKOK: A points deduction system for traffic violations will begin on Jan 9 next year, with the loss of all points resulting in a 90-day suspension of drivers’ licences, according to officials.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rain warning prompts caution over Patong Hill, Chinese triad crackdown || December 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rain warning prompts caution over Patong Hill, Chinese triad crackdown || December 1
PHUKET XTRA - December 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
No illegal activity on fishing boats after latest round of checks
No illegal activity on fishing boats after latest round of checks
PHUKET: As part of the ongoing focus and clamp down on the illegal fishing industry within its waters, Phuket officials have confirmed their latest check yielded no adverse results.
Walk-in COVID jabs still available
Walk-in COVID jabs still available
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has issued its schedule for walk-in COVID vaccine injections available for the month of December.
Jai Dee Regatta challenged by light winds
Jai Dee Regatta challenged by light winds
SAILING: Even with less-than-ideal wind conditions, this year’s annual Jai Dee Regatta still made for a competitive and memorable sailing competition.