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Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool
Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved top of the Premier League thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning strike to beat Leicester 1-0 yesterday (Oct 29), as Liverpool’s five-year unbeaten home league run in front of fans was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Leeds.
Attacker confesses to stabbing wrong person
Attacker confesses to stabbing wrong person
PHUKET: The person responsible for stabbing and killing a man outside the popular Grocery Store in Talat Yai yesterday (Oct 29) has confessed to police that he attacked the wrong person.
Scenes of horror in Seoul after Halloween stampede
Scenes of horror in Seoul after Halloween stampede
SEOUL: Party-goers in costumes fleeing in panic, desperate attempts at first aid on the sidewalks, scores of bodies lined up under makeshift shrouds: in Seoul’s lively Itaewon district, a Halloween festival turned to tragedy yesterday (Oct 29).
Police nab key member of scam gang
Police nab key member of scam gang
AYUTTHAYA: A key member of a call centre scam gang who masqueraded as a senior police officer to dupe three victims into transferring over B150 million has been arrested in Ayutthaya province.
Poor face challenges as living costs rise
Poor face challenges as living costs rise
The rise of food and energy bills has had a profound impact on families from our poorest communities in Phuket, who live hand to mouth. Rising fuel costs mean many of the fishing boats cannot afford to leave the pier, and therefore the crew, often migrant workers, do not get paid and their families do not eat. Growing children, pregnant women and the elderly have been the most affected.
Verstappen beats Russell to Mexico pole
Verstappen beats Russell to Mexico pole
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will start the Mexico City Grand Prix from pole position after beating both Mercedes drivers to top spot in qualifying yesterday (Oct 29).
Phuket Opinion: The road ahead
Phuket Opinion: The road ahead
PHUKET: Phuket is now on the verge of November. The winds are starting to change, now predominantly coming from the northeast, marking the end of a rainy season that has caused so much pain.
Cruise liner returns to Phuket
Cruise liner returns to Phuket
PHUKET: A delegation of high-ranking officials welcomed ashore passengers from the ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise liner as they made landfall in Patong Bay this morning (Oct 29) for the second time in less than a week.
Man fatally stabbed outside Phuket Grocery store
Man fatally stabbed outside Phuket Grocery store
PHUKET: A man has died after being repeatedly stabbed outside the popular Phuket Grocery store in Talat Yai in the early hours of this morning (Oct 29).
Police gun welfare scheme frozen
Police gun welfare scheme frozen
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will postpone indefinitely its gun welfare scheme in order to prevent unscrupulous officers from selling guns online.
Demolition of abandoned bypass hotel begins
Demolition of abandoned bypass hotel begins
PHUKET: Demolition of the abandoned incomplete hotel on the bypass road got underway this morning (Oct 29), a day later than originally scheduled.
Hamilton hoping to race on past 40 with new Mercedes contract
Hamilton hoping to race on past 40 with new Mercedes contract
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to sign a new multi-year contract with Mercedes and continue racing in Formula One into his forties.
Patong Hill repairs underway, expected to last up to 2 months
Patong Hill repairs underway, expected to last up to 2 months
PHUKET: Repair works on the collapsed road at Patong Hill started today (Oct 29), officials have confirmed.
Hocus Pocus 2: Halloween without the horror
Hocus Pocus 2: Halloween without the horror
Halloween can be an awkward time of year for parents. Kids of course want to be involved with the festivities any way they can, but most of the films released by Hollywood around that time are horror films that certainly aren’t for kids.
Forgotten Uyghur detainees face ‘hell on earth’
Forgotten Uyghur detainees face ‘hell on earth’
BANGKOK: Almost a decade after fleeing China, more than 50 Uyghurs are still languishing in Thai detention facilities, living in constant fear of being sent back.
Newcastle’s rise puts established Premier League powers on edge
Newcastle’s rise puts established Premier League powers on edge
FOOTBALL: Newcastle United’s expected threat to the Premier League’s traditional top six has arrived ahead of schedule with the Mapgies well in the running for a place in next season’s Champions League.
Phuket mum and son tackle Mt Everest Base Camp
Phuket mum and son tackle Mt Everest Base Camp
In 2014, Phuket woman Mayura “Nan” Mansfield, took on a personal challenge and trekked to Mt Everest Base Camp. At the start of November, she will repeat the challenge, but this time she will be accompanied by her 7½-year-old son, Gus.
AustCham Thailand Business Briefing
AustCham Thailand Business Briefing
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, invite you to join us for Business Briefing on "The future of Recreational and Medical Cannabis in the Tourism Sector", Friday 18 November 2022 , from 17.00 - 18.00 hrs. The future of Recreational and Medical Cannabis in the Tourism Sector Will cannabis be a high or just a bad trip for Thailand’s tourism sector? This talk will highlight topics to gain practical insight about operating a medical cannabis business focused on tourism in Thailand. Topics include: Marketing and pitch deck considerations for start-ups. Changes to the Cannabis and Hemp Act and how they will affect businesses in the sector. The future of medical cannabis in Asia. Speakers: Dr. Paul Crosio, a Partner at Silk Legal who was recently recognised as one of the Top 200 Global Cannabis Lawyers of 2022. Diego Sala, Managing Director of Siam Trade Development specialises in regulated activities surrounding cannabis products, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email to office@austchamthailand.com
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM), British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, invite you to join us for Phuket Sundowners at SAii Laguna Phuket, on Friday 18 November 2022, from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs. Join us for a wonderful night of making new connections and catching up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community. As well as, getting to know and learn from our corporate sponsors Silk Legal, a boutique law firm based that specializes in commercial transaction, foreign direct investment, technology, blockchain and artificial intelligence. 500 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members 900 THB for non-members. For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email to office@austchamthailand.com
Asean, China engage in sports dialogue in Phuket
Asean, China engage in sports dialogue in Phuket
PHUKET: Senior sports officials from the ten Asean countries held an inaugural discussion with the Chinese side on the third day of the 13th Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-13) currently underway in Phuket.