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Phuket Opinion: Selling nightlife late closing short
Phuket Opinion: Selling nightlife late closing short
PHUKET: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has a lot of explaining to do if they want to blame drunk drivers as their reason for denying nightlife venues on Bangla Rd, Patong, the right to close at 4am.
Mum demands justice after soldier son killed in prison
Mum demands justice after soldier son killed in prison
BANGKOK: The mother of an army private in Uthai Thani province has called for justice after her son was allegedly beaten to death by 11 other soldiers while sharing a disciplinary cell.
Nine arrested on drugs, weapons charges
Nine arrested on drugs, weapons charges
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have announced the arrests of nine people on drugs and weapons charges, with most of the suspects being men and women under 30 years of age.
Phuket ‘ready’ for King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket ‘ready’ for King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Phuket is “ready” to host the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, which gets underway on Dec 3, the local organising committee announced yesterday (Nov 25).
Officials still pushing for airport runway road to be finished
Officials still pushing for airport runway road to be finished
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panapong yesterday (Nov 25) was back on site at the roadworks underway along Route 4031, which runs parallel to the runway at Phuket International Airport, as the project faces exceeding its already re-scheduled deadline for completion.
‘Strange World’ worthy for kids, but all too common
‘Strange World’ worthy for kids, but all too common
There was a time when the arrival of the Disney castle and the familiar theme music on the big screen meant that you could sit back in your cinema chair and be prepared to experience some absolute magic – when it came to animation there was no studio that could ever match Disney. Sadly over the years we have seen that magic erode a little for the ‘House Of Mouse’ to the point today when you go to see a Disney animated film you know it could be a case of hit or miss.
World Cup: Qatar knocked out, England booed for USA draw
World Cup: Qatar knocked out, England booed for USA draw
FOOTBALL: Host nation Qatar crashed out of the World Cup on Friday (Nov 25) after a second straight defeat before an uninspired England missed the chance to wrap up qualification for the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with the United States.
Bid for more drinking hours fails
Bid for more drinking hours fails
BANGKOK: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Friday (Nov 25) dismissed a private sector proposal to extend the period of selling alcoholic beverages at night venues until 4am.
Phuket boy ‘Gus’, and family, reach Mt Everest Base Camp
Phuket boy ‘Gus’, and family, reach Mt Everest Base Camp
Phuket boy “Gus”, at just 7½ years old, and his mum ‘Nan’ Mansfield and their team of eight, successfully reached Mount Everest Base Camp in their attempt earlier this month.
Phuket honours Rama VI
Phuket honours Rama VI
PHUKET: Vice Governor Pichet Panapong this morning (Nov 25) led local officials to honour the life and achievements of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI.
Health ministry asks to wear masks in crowded places
Health ministry asks to wear masks in crowded places
BANGKOK: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) is yet to make an announcement regarding mask wearing on the island after the Ministry of Public Health earlier today (Nov 25) advised people to use face masks in crowded places as the number of daily COVID-19 cases had risen by 10-20%.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket business crackdown, Homeless community committee, 4 more in Michelin Guide || November 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket business crackdown, Homeless community committee, 4 more in Michelin Guide || November 25
PHUKET XTRA - November 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangla readу to impress after another Big Cleaning Day
Bangla readу to impress after another Big Cleaning Day
PHUKET: Patong municipal workers as well as volunteers from many businesses along Patong’s famed nightlife street Bangla Rd joined hands for a major street cleaning today (Nov 25) conducted “in preparation of Patong City to welcome tourists.”
Reward offered for prisoner on the run
Reward offered for prisoner on the run
KHON KAEN: A police hunt is underway for a prisoner who escaped after having been taken to a hospital in Phon district of Khon Kaen province for treatment earlier today (Nov 25). The prison has already offered a cash reward for the information about the escaped convict.
Minimart in central Phuket robbed at knifepoint
Minimart in central Phuket robbed at knifepoint
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a man who robbed a convenience store in tambon Srisoonthorn at knifepoint yesterday (Nov 24).
Deep Week festival returns to Phuket
Deep Week festival returns to Phuket
DIVING: Excitement is building as Phuket prepares to play host to the ‘Deep Week’ freediving festival for the second time this year, which starts tomorrow (Nov 26) and runs until Dec 3rd.
Tourism workers face uncertainty
Tourism workers face uncertainty
BANGKOK: Roughly 23% of tourism operators are willing to increase their workforce, but some remain hesitant because of insufficient tourist demand, according to a study by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).
Phuket companies targetted in nominee crackdown
Phuket companies targetted in nominee crackdown
PHUKET: An investigation is underway into 140 companies in Phuket suspected of illegally using nominee shareholders, Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai has confirmed.
World Cup history for Ronaldo, Neymar injury scare after Brazil win
World Cup history for Ronaldo, Neymar injury scare after Brazil win
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a piece of World Cup history yesterday (Nov 24) as Brazil were rocked by an injury scare to captain Neymar after a hardfought 2-0 victory over Serbia.
Hurt journos want riot cops probed
Hurt journos want riot cops probed
BANGKOK: A representative of four photojournalists injured in a clash between riot police and anti-government protesters on Din So Road during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit filed a petition on day to probe allegations of police brutality.