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US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors
US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors
BANGKOK: The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, US Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit today (Nov 19).
Motorcyclist injured in collision with pickup truck
Motorcyclist injured in collision with pickup truck
PHUKET: A motorcyclist was left in serious condition earlier today (Nov 19) after he collided with a pickup truck near the Heroines Monument roundabout in Thalang.
Work underway at site of latest Patong floods
Work underway at site of latest Patong floods
PHUKET: Moves to complete construction work on drains at the wastewater treatment plant in Patong, which was the scene of heavy flooding last week, got underway yesterday (Nov 18).
Hopes high for Chinese tourism revival as Xi lands in Bangkok 
Hopes high for Chinese tourism revival as Xi lands in Bangkok 
BANGKOK: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived to Thailand to attend the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit on Nov 18-19 and conduct talks with his Thai counterpart Prayut Cha-o-cha. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes the meeting will promote resumption of Chinese arrivals to the Kingdom, while the Minister of Tourism projects that when this happens, overall arrivals are going to double instantly as China alone will bring as much as all the other source markets combined.
More heavy rain on the way
More heavy rain on the way
PHUKET: The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy thunderstorms and rain expected to hit the southern mainland areas of Thailand next week.
Police under fire for assault at anti-Apec rally
Police under fire for assault at anti-Apec rally
BANGKOK: Police are under fire after the emergence of a video showing an officer assaulting a reporter covering an anti-Apec protest yesterday (Nov 18), while detained demonstrators are facing multiple charges.
Apec leaders commit to open markets
Apec leaders commit to open markets
BANGKOK: Apec leaders wrapped up their first day of talks in Bangkok yesterday (Nov 18) with a pledge to keep supply chains and markets open, on a day when a North Korean missile launch cast a shadow over other events.
All eyes on Qatar as World Cup get ready for kick off
All eyes on Qatar as World Cup get ready for kick off
FOOTBALL: The first FIFA World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East will be unlike any that has come before, but there may still be a familiar name on the trophy with Brazil heading to Qatar as the favourites to succeed France and end two decades of European dominance.
Bangladeshi Ambassador talks tourism, promises support for Expo 2028
Bangladeshi Ambassador talks tourism, promises support for Expo 2028
PHUKET: Governor of Phuket Narong Woonciew met with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Thailand H.E. Mohammed Abdul Hye yesterday (Nov 18). The parties discussed how they can both support tourism, education and Phuket’s bid to host Specilised Expo in 2028.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong downpour, Turtles are back, Protesters in the Big Mango, World Cup secured || November 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong downpour, Turtles are back, Protesters in the Big Mango, World Cup secured || November 18
PHUKET XTRA - November 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police fire rubber bullets at protesters in Bangkok on day 1 of Apec summit
Police fire rubber bullets at protesters in Bangkok on day 1 of Apec summit
BANGKOK: Police fired rubber bullets to prevent demonstrators moving from Din So Rd near the Democracy Monument in Bangkok to the Apec summit venue on Friday (Nov 18), and made eight arrests.
Turtle nesting season begins with over 100 eggs found north of Phuket
Turtle nesting season begins with over 100 eggs found north of Phuket
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that a leatherback sea turtle laid over 100 eggs yesterday (Nov 17) at Bang Khwan Beach in Phang Nga province just north of Phuket.
Phuket yacht tourism touted to bring B1.1bn
Phuket yacht tourism touted to bring B1.1bn
PHUKET: The “yacht tourism” season in Phuket from October 2022 through April 2023 is expected to boost the Thai economy by more than B1 billion, Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed.
Avoid breakdowns on Patong Hill, police urge
Avoid breakdowns on Patong Hill, police urge
PHUKET: Police are asking motorists to ensure their vehicles are safe and reliable before attempting to drive up or down Patong Hill, for safety reasons.
Three sentenced to life for flight MH17 downing
Three sentenced to life for flight MH17 downing
NETHERLANDS: A Dutch court yesterday (Nov 17) sentenced three men to life imprisonment over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, in the early stages of a war that eight years later would put the world on edge.
German couple arrested for disappearing with rented car into Malaysia
German couple arrested for disappearing with rented car into Malaysia
PHUKET: A German couple have been arrested for renting a car in Phuket and disappearing by driving the car into Malaysia.
World Cup 2022 broadcast deal finalised
World Cup 2022 broadcast deal finalised
FOOTBALL: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has clinched a deal with FIFA to pay US$33 million, or about B1.2 billion, for the rights to live broadcast all 64 matches of the 2022 World Cup, SAT governor Kongsak Yodmanee said yesterday (Nov 17).
Patong floods, bridge damaged by downpour
Patong floods, bridge damaged by downpour
PHUKET: Patong Police Station and the surrounding area flooded and a bridge on the road to  Kamala suffered damage after a single downpour yesterday afternoon (Nov 17).
Phuket Governor receives Apirak Navy badge
Phuket Governor receives Apirak Navy badge
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, received the Apirak Navy badge yesterday (Nov 17) in recognition of his support of the Royal Thai Navy.
Patong, Karon to suffer day-long water outage
Patong, Karon to suffer day-long water outage
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that parts of Patong and Karon will be without mains water supply today (Nov 18).