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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis rules tweaked, Phuketian lottery winner, Parrot fish, World Cup loan? || November 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis rules tweaked, Phuketian lottery winner, Parrot fish, World Cup loan? || November 17
PHUKET XTRA - November 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
CHRISTMAS CHARITY PANTO SHOW
CHRISTMAS CHARITY PANTO SHOW
LAUGHTER AND CHRISTMAS CHEER A SHOW FOR ALL AGES Following from last year’s 4 sellout shows with 420 people in attendance, this year we only have 2 shows. So BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment. A THEATRIX production at the Junkyard Theatre, Grind Cafe Early Bird Discount until Nov 30 only Booking: phuketcharity@gmail.com Proceeds to educate 320 underprivileged children at the Good Shepherd Phuket Town
Phuket proposes to host part of SEA and Asian Para Games
Phuket proposes to host part of SEA and Asian Para Games
PHUKET: A meeting was conducted this morning (Nov 17) to discuss the possibility of Phuket hosting selected parts of the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and Asian Para Games, which are both confirmed to take place in Bangkok.
Bangla weapons, drugs checks continue
Bangla weapons, drugs checks continue
PHUKET: Law enforcement by personnel in combat fatigues is becoming a normal scene for tourists on Bangla Rd as patrols for weapons and drugs continued on the popular nightlife street last night (Nov 16).
Phuket’s bid to host Expo 2028 hots up
Phuket’s bid to host Expo 2028 hots up
PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha further endorsed Phuket’s bid to host the World Specialised Expo 2028 when he opened the Thailand Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) exhibition on the sidelines of the Apec Summit in Bangkok yesterday (Nov 16).
Detainee’s tale of torture under Russians in Kherson
Detainee’s tale of torture under Russians in Kherson
KHERSON: He was held for weeks in detention, beaten and electrocuted. He urinated blood. He lost 25 kilogrammes and thought of killing himself.
Singapore secure share of the spoils with convincing comeback win
Singapore secure share of the spoils with convincing comeback win
CRICKET: Touring season continued at the ACG last weekend (Nov12-13) as Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) arrived to face off against the island’s very own Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) XI in two 30-over matches.
Local man wins B12mn on lottery
Local man wins B12mn on lottery
PHUKET: A 56-year-old Phuket man has won B12 million on the government lottery, just in time for him to avoid losing his house.
Cannabis Regulations Update: Grow-er not a Show-er
Cannabis Regulations Update: Grow-er not a Show-er
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov 11 posted an update to its cannabis advertising regulations and classification of the plant. Touted as further regulation of the industry, the revised rules on the sale and use of cannabis as a “controlled herb” are seen as an interim step while waiting for the Cannabis Bill, which has been repeatedly delayed due to criticism from lawmakers – particularly around the possibility of recreational cannabis use.
Phuket Chinese Consul bids farewell
Phuket Chinese Consul bids farewell
PHUKET: Li Chunfu, head of the Consular Office of the People’s Republic of China in Phuket, paid a visit to Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Nov 16) to say farewell as he leaves his position at Phuket consular office.
Badminton World Tour finals moved from China to Thailand because of COVID
Badminton World Tour finals moved from China to Thailand because of COVID
BADMINTON: China will no longer host the season-ending Badminton World Tour Finals in December because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport’s governing body said on Tuesday (Nov 15).
Restaurants caught selling parrotfish
Restaurants caught selling parrotfish
PHUKET: The managers of three seafood restaurants in Karon have been arrested for illegally selling baby parrotfish for consumption.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla testing continues, New Medical Visa, Floods prompt traffic woes || November 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla testing continues, New Medical Visa, Floods prompt traffic woes || November 16
PHUKET XTRA - November 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Rawai area
Power outage to affect Rawai area
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in a part of Rawai tomorrow (Nov 17) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Mission to deploy tsunami-warning buoys sets sail
Mission to deploy tsunami-warning buoys sets sail
PHUKET: Boontham Lertsukeekasem, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), was in Phuket yesterday (Nov 15) to officiate the send-off of two tsunami warning buoys to be installed to “replace” the two that are no longer functioning.
Oman Air lands in Phuket
Oman Air lands in Phuket
PHUKET: Oman Air’s first direct flight from Muscat landed in Phuket yesterday evening (Nov 15), bringing 162 passengers to the island.
Bangla staff drug tests target touts
Bangla staff drug tests target touts
PHUKET: As torrential rain caused flash flooding across the island, including in Patong, Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawarangkul continued his campaign to test staff working along Bangla Rd for drugs.
Government offers World Cup loan
Government offers World Cup loan
FOOTBALL: World Cup fans in Thailand are likely to miss out on being able to watch the first match on Sunday (Nov 20) after the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) failed to agree on a price with football’s international governing body (FIFA).
Trump launches 2024 White House bid
Trump launches 2024 White House bid
FLORIDA: Donald Trump pulled the trigger on a third White House run yesterday (Nov 15), setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle after a poor midterm election showing by his hand-picked candidates weakened his grip on the party.
Tourism ministry seeks B8.7bn ‘booster shot’
Tourism ministry seeks B8.7bn ‘booster shot’
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to ask the Cabinet this month for a budget of B8.7 billion to support the tourism industry, saying a ‘booster shot’ is required for Thailand to attract 18-20 million tourists next year.