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‘Forget the controversies and focus on football’ at Qatar World Cup, says Zidane
‘Forget the controversies and focus on football’ at Qatar World Cup, says Zidane
FOOTBALL: French World Cup-winning hero Zinedine Zidane said yesterday (Oct 24) it was “time to forget the controversies and focus on the football” at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite calls to boycott the tournament over the Gulf state’s rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
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‘Safe’ walking path created up Patong Hill
‘Safe’ walking path created up Patong Hill
PHUKET: Officials have created a new walking path up Patong Hill so people can choose to not walk past the landslide zone where the road collapsed last week.
Long weekend boosts profits
Long weekend boosts profits
THAILAND: The long weekend marking King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day saw tourists flock to a number of natural attractions across the country, giving the tourism industry a much-needed shot in the arm over the weekend.
Kamala road back to one lane during power supply repairs
Kamala road back to one lane during power supply repairs
PHUKET: Traffic along the main road through Kamala to Patong has been reduced to one lane traffic flow at the Khuan Yak Hill, at the southern end of Kamala.
Sunak to be appointed UK’s third PM this year
Sunak to be appointed UK’s third PM this year
LONDON: Rishi Sunak will on today (Oct 25) be installed as Britain’s third prime minister this year, replacing the humiliated Liz Truss after just seven weeks and inheriting a daunting array of problems.
Officials to open Chalong-Patong road
Officials to open Chalong-Patong road
PHUKET: After more than a decade of permission to build a road over the hills from Chalong to Patong being denied because the road would have to pass through protected forest, officials are now hoping to open the road to traffic in about two weeks.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket deals with the aftermath of landslides and heavy rain || October 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket deals with the aftermath of landslides and heavy rain || October 24
PHUKET XTRA - October 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cruise tourists arrive in Phuket
Cruise tourists arrive in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew led a delegation of high-ranking officials to welcome ashore passengers from the ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise liner as they made landfall in Patong this morning (Oct 24).
TAT optimistic on arrivals from Singapore
TAT optimistic on arrivals from Singapore
BUSINESS: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting to attract at least 500,000 visitors from Singapore this year as flights on this route have almost returned to normal.
Dangerous land excavation investigated in Kathu
Dangerous land excavation investigated in Kathu
PHUKET: Officials are investigating whether excavation of a hillside land plot in Kathu was legal following a landslide at the site nearly falling onto monks’ dwellings at the base of the hill in Moo 7, Baan Bang Thong, last Wednesday (Oct 19).
Bypass abandoned hotel to be demolished
Bypass abandoned hotel to be demolished
PHUKET: The abandoned hotel on the bypass road at the site of a landslide last week will be demolished, officials have confirmed.
Thailand ‘to benefit from Xi’s ascension,’ say academics
Thailand ‘to benefit from Xi’s ascension,’ say academics
BANGKOK: Maintaining neutrality and a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions among global powers will help Thailand benefit from China’s new administration, which comprises mostly reform-minded executives, according to academics.
Verstappen claims emotional US GP victory
Verstappen claims emotional US GP victory
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has dedicated his record-equalling 13th victory to late Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz after making a late pass on Lewis Hamilton for the lead of the United States Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 23).
Search for missing Russian tourist enters Day 4
Search for missing Russian tourist enters Day 4
PHUKET: Search teams scouring the north of Phuket for Elena Radchenko will continue their efforts today (Oct 24) after day three of the search brought no sign of the missing 53-year-old Russian tourist last seen on Nai Thon beach before noon last Thursday (Oct 20).
Patong Hill landslide site opens for crossing on foot
Patong Hill landslide site opens for crossing on foot
PHUKET: People who need to get from Patong to Kathu and in the opposite direction are able to cross the damaged section of Phra Barami Rd on foot from Oct 23.
Xi secures historic third term as China’s leader
Xi secures historic third term as China’s leader
BEIJING: Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s leader on Sunday (Oct 23) and filled his inner circle with close allies, achieving after a decade in power complete dominance over the ruling Communist Party.
Sainz on pole after Leclerc cops penalty
Sainz on pole after Leclerc cops penalty
FORMULA ONE: Carlos Sainz will line up alongside Max Verstappen on the grid for the United States Grand Prix later today (Oct 23) after pinching pole from the penalised Charles Leclerc.
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn day
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning led local officials to honour the life and achievements of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V.
Phuket officials to allow crossing Patong Hill on foot
Phuket officials to allow crossing Patong Hill on foot
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket are expediting temporary repairs of the damaged section of the road over Patong Hill, technically Phra Barami Rd (Route 4029), which was closed to all traffic after the landslide on Wednesday (Oct 19). The plan includes allowing using the road by foot as soon as it is safe.