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Thai rider wins World Jet Ski Championship
Thai rider wins World Jet Ski Championship
WATER SPORTS: Thailand’s national jet ski team were congratulated on their return to Bangkok last Friday (Oct 14) after Kiratikon Pewngam won the World Jet Ski Championship in the United States.
Man robs convenience store at gunpoint near Provincial Hall
Man robs convenience store at gunpoint near Provincial Hall
PHUKET: Police took less than three hours to arrest a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint at the entrance to the Phuket Provincial Hall administration complex on Tha Kraeng Rd in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 19).
Patong Hill road repairs must wait for rain to stop
Patong Hill road repairs must wait for rain to stop
PHUKET: Officials must wait for the current spate of heavy rain to stop before they can even begin to properly assess the damage done by the landslide on the road over Patong Hill, Governor Narong was told at an emergency meeting held last night (Oct 19).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rains taking a toll on Phuket as floods continue throughout the island || October 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heavy rains taking a toll on Phuket as floods continue throughout the island || October 19
PHUKET XTRA - October 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Hotels Association, Living Waters unite for flood relief
Phuket Hotels Association, Living Waters unite for flood relief
PHUKET: A coordinated effort by the Phuket Hotels Association together with Living Waters Foundation has been launched to help all the people across the whole of the island who have been affected by the flooding in Phuket.
Road over Patong Hill collapses
Road over Patong Hill collapses
PHUKET: The road over Patong Hill collapsed this afternoon (Oct 19). So far no injuries have been reported from the landslide.
Kickboxing Championship set to make debut
Kickboxing Championship set to make debut
KICKBOXING: The Thailand Kickboxing Championship 2022 will be held at the Thai-Japanese Stadium from Oct 29-30, officials said yesterday (Oct 18).
Phuket Town braces for floods as Bang Yai nears overflow
Phuket Town braces for floods as Bang Yai nears overflow
PHUKET: Residents in Phuket Town and Rassada have been told to prepare for floods as the Bang Yai Canal, which runs right through the heart of the Phuket Town, nears breaking its banks.
Drug arrests continue
Drug arrests continue
PHUKET: While Phuket residents struggle against the continuing downpours and floods, Phuket police and other anti-drugs officials have been proud to announce the arrests of several suspects on drug charges, including one man found with two pills.
Australian sports stars revolt over mining, fossil fuel sponsorships
Australian sports stars revolt over mining, fossil fuel sponsorships
CRICKET / NETBALL: Stars from two of Australia’s favourite sporting codes are pushing back against lucrative energy and mining sponsorship deals, with cricket captain Pat Cummins leading the charge yesterday (Oct 18).
Flood recovery efforts target hard-hit communities
Flood recovery efforts target hard-hit communities
PHUKET: Disaster officials focussed flood relief efforts on Thepkrasattri and Sirsoonthorn yesterday (Oct 18), where torrential rain struck again, adding to local residents woes as they continued to cope with standing floodwaters.
COVID policy delays return of Chinese
COVID policy delays return of Chinese
BUSINESS: Even with relaxed rules for foreign-invested travel agencies in some provinces and municipalities in China to conduct outbound tourism, the continuation of the zero-COVID policy means tour operators in Thailand might have to wait until the end of next year for the return of this market.
Families of pub inferno victims seek action against state officials
Families of pub inferno victims seek action against state officials
CHON BURI: Families of victims of the horrendous Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district have demanded legal action be taken against state officials for dereliction of duty, as the death toll in the Aug 5 blaze climbed to 25.
Weather warning remains as torrential downpours continue
Weather warning remains as torrential downpours continue
PHUKET: The heavy rainfall weather warning for Phuket was re-issued this morning (Oct 19), warning people of more flash floods and possible landslides, with the warning now extended to remain in effect until Saturday (Oct 22).
Emergency power outage to hit Kamala
Emergency power outage to hit Kamala
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has posted an “emergency power outage announcement” for tomorrow (Oct 19).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rains continue to batter Phuket as island tries to recover || October 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rains continue to batter Phuket as island tries to recover || October 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Flood relief continues as more rain brings isolated flooding
Flood relief continues as more rain brings isolated flooding
PHUKET: Flood relief efforts continued today (Oct 18) as more heavy downpours added to woes whose homes were already flooded, and for the first time since Sunday caused isolated minor flooding in areas south of Phuket Town.
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
SINGAPORE: A Singapore film on religious and LGBTQ issues that premiered in New York this year has been banned in the city-state because it could create “social division”, authorities said.
Mai Khao hosts fundraising bike race for local schools
Mai Khao hosts fundraising bike race for local schools
CYCLING: Authorities in Mai Khao have announced a fund-raising bicycle ride will be held on Sunday (Oct 23) to raise money to help purchase essential supplies for five local schools.
Man City stumble gives Spurs, Chelsea hope of title fight
Man City stumble gives Spurs, Chelsea hope of title fight
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s first defeat of the season has given the rest of the Premier League hope that the title race is not a foregone conclusion as Tottenham and Chelsea seek to close at the top of the table tomorrow (Oct 19).