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Buttler lauds Stokes as ‘one of the greats’ as England win T20 World Cup
Buttler lauds Stokes as ‘one of the greats’ as England win T20 World Cup
CRICKET: England skipper Jos Buttler hailed Ben Stokes as “a true match-winner” yesterday (Nov 13) after the allrounder’s unbeaten 52 helped steer them past Pakistan to win the Twenty20 World Cup.
Immigration ramps up checks on foreigners
Immigration ramps up checks on foreigners
BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau (IB) is tightening up security across all international airports in the country ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit, which takes place later this week.
Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach
Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach
PHUKET: A Russian man was pulled unconscious from the water at Karon Beach today (Nov 13). He was later pronounced dead at Chalong Hospital.
Water outages to affect areas in all three Phuket’s districts
Water outages to affect areas in all three Phuket’s districts
PHUKET: Residents and businesses in Patong, Kathu, Karon, Chalong, Wichit, Srisoonthorn, Pa Khlok and Cherng Talay will see their mains water supply shut off on certain days next week (Nov 14-17), the Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced in a series of notices.
Investment urged in women’s rugby after stirring World Cup
Investment urged in women’s rugby after stirring World Cup
RUGBY: Bosses hope a show-stopping end to the women’s Rugby World Cup will spur much-needed investment in the women’s game after decades of neglect.
Arsenal five points clear after Man City stunned by Brentford
Arsenal five points clear after Man City stunned by Brentford
FOOTBALL: Arsenal head into the World Cup break five points clear at the top of the Premier League after they beat Wolves 2-0 yesterday (Nov 12) as Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Brentford.
Russell wins at last in Brazil sprint
Russell wins at last in Brazil sprint
FORMULA ONE: George Russell is a first-time Formula 1 winner after dispatching Max Verstappen for victory in the São Paulo sprint race in Brazil yesterday (Nov 12).
’Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Patong
’Phuket Tastival’ food festival set for Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Commerce has announced a new ’Phuket Tastival’ food event which will take place at Patong Beach on November 17-21.
On Campus: A vision for sustainable aquaculture
On Campus: A vision for sustainable aquaculture
Jitti Intaracharoen, or ‘Ko Mhai’, witnessed the economic devastation in his community on Koh Maphrao during the pandemic. As a Phuketian and Chairman of the Koh Prao Mangrove Forest Community Enterprise Group ‒ a part of the Small and Micro Community Enterprise (SMCE) self-reliance program ‒ he wanted to help his people have a sustainable income.
Power outages to affect both Yao islands, Koh Naka
Power outages to affect both Yao islands, Koh Naka
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off next week on Yao Yai, Yao Noi and Naka Yai Islands off the eastern coast of Phuket.
Cannabis rules tweaked as bill stalls
Cannabis rules tweaked as bill stalls
BANGKOK: The government has slightly revised rules on the sale and use of cannabis as a “controlled herb”, while awaiting passage of a bill that has been delayed by growing opposition from lawmakers and others who are concerned about recreational drug use.
Aeroflot set to add extra flights to Phuket from Russia
Aeroflot set to add extra flights to Phuket from Russia
PHUKET: Russia’s largest airline and flag carrier Aeroflot is planning to add more direct flights to Phuket this November amid growing demand for outbound travel from Russia.
Tourist dies on board of Phuket-bound luxury cruise liner 
Tourist dies on board of Phuket-bound luxury cruise liner 
PHUKET: The ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise liner arrived in Phuket today to bring several thousands of tourists to the island and inform local authorities that one of the passengers died on board during the trip.
Saleng flies off road, overturns at Pla Wan Corner
Saleng flies off road, overturns at Pla Wan Corner
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel lent a helping hand after a motorcycle with a sidecar (saleng) overturned on the road leading to Cape Panwa, where the Navy Third Area Command (3rd NAC) is based.
World Cup fitness fears steal Premier League spotlight
World Cup fitness fears steal Premier League spotlight
FOOTBALL: With the World Cup just over a week away, the Premier League pauses after this weekend’s action, leaving international managers a bag of nerves as they anxiously await fitness reports on their stars.
Four arrested as Phuket officials clamp down on illegal land excavation
Four arrested as Phuket officials clamp down on illegal land excavation
PHUKET: Four suspects have been arrested in Phuket in connection with illegal land excavation in tambon Chern Talay, the Phuket office of the Department of the Public Relations Department (PR Phuket) announced this Friday (Nov 11).
Rampant monkey abuse prompts PETA call for boycott of all Thai coconut products
Rampant monkey abuse prompts PETA call for boycott of all Thai coconut products
BANGKOK: Despite assurances by the Thai government and the coconut industry that they would take action, monkeys are still being illegally obtained, chained and forced to pick coconuts for suppliers linked to dozens of top coconut milk brands, as revealed in a new PETA investigation released today (Nov 12).
‘Wakanda Forever’ shows Marvel with heart
‘Wakanda Forever’ shows Marvel with heart
When talented young actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in August 2020 it not only devastated the legion of Marvel fans who had grown to love him as Black Panther, it also left a dilemma for the producers of the Marvel cinematic universe.
Over 4,000 to participate in record-breaking Phuket diving event
Over 4,000 to participate in record-breaking Phuket diving event
PHUKET: The island of Phuket is getting ready to stage what officials promote as a record-breaking eco-oriented diving event and competition for the trophy of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Magnussen scores sensational first pole for Haas in Brazil
Magnussen scores sensational first pole for Haas in Brazil
FORMULA ONE: Kevin Magnussen took a shock first pole position in Formula 1 in mixed conditions at the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil yesterday (Nov 11).