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Atthaya rises to world number 2
Atthaya rises to world number 2
GOLF: Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul has climbed to a career-high No.2 in the world rankings, thanks to a win and a top-four finish on the LPGA Tour in the past two weeks.
Blaze of firecrackers, fireworks, mark Veg Fest final night
Blaze of firecrackers, fireworks, mark Veg Fest final night
PHUKET: Thousands of people lined the streets of Phuket Town and took part in the final mass ceremony of Phuket Vegetarian Festival involving street processions with the ‘Farewell Ritual’ at Saphan hin last night (Oct 4).
Police charge 15-year-old boy after fatal hit-and-run
Police charge 15-year-old boy after fatal hit-and-run
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A 15-year-old boy who drove a BMW through a red light and killed an engineering graduate at an intersection in Muang district on Sept 30 reported to police to hear the charges yesterday (Oct 4).
Small fishing boat left adrift safely rescued
Small fishing boat left adrift safely rescued
PHUKET: Four Chinese businessmen on a fishing trip in a small boat south of Phuket have been safely brought ashore after their boat suffered engine failure overnight.
Saudi desert megacity to host Asian Winter Games
Saudi desert megacity to host Asian Winter Games
ASIAN GAMES: Saudi Arabia was chosen yesterday (Oct 4) to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a US$500 billion futuristic megacity in the desert that planners say will feature a year-round winter sports complex.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi ‘beef’ brings suspensions, Phuket reservoirs filled to the brim || October 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi ‘beef’ brings suspensions, Phuket reservoirs filled to the brim || October 4
PHUKET XTRA - October 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Unsafe abortion prevention added to national healthcare system
Unsafe abortion prevention added to national healthcare system
BANGKOK: The government has added unsafe abortion prevention services to the national healthcare system, to assist Thai women of all ages who find it necessary to terminate their pregnancy.
Phuket Governor hosts Indonesian delegation
Phuket Governor hosts Indonesian delegation
PHUKET: Officials welcomed the Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia, Songkhla Province, to Phuket yesterday (Oct 3) as part of a meeting to promote and discuss good relations.
Lorong Shrine leads last day of Phuket Veg Fest processions
Lorong Shrine leads last day of Phuket Veg Fest processions
PHUKET: Mah Song and devotees from the popular Lorong Shrine, also called the Sui Bun Tong Shrine, held its street procession this morning (Oct 4), marking the last street procession to be held in Phuket Town during the day for this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Grab taxi deemed ‘unauthorised’, driver fined, suspended over Kamala incident
Grab taxi deemed ‘unauthorised’, driver fined, suspended over Kamala incident
PHUKET: The woman Grab taxi driver whose car was damaged by an angry taxi queue driver in front of Cafe del Mar in Kamаla last Saturday night (Oct 1) has been fined B2,000 and suspended for 30 days for using an “unauthorised” application for providing taxi services.
32 children died in Indonesia stadium disaster, police chief sacked
32 children died in Indonesia stadium disaster, police chief sacked
MALANG: At least 32 children died in Indonesia’s stadium crush, an official said yesterday (Oct 3), as police moved to punish those responsible for one of the deadliest disasters in football history.
‘No closures’ when virus hits schools
‘No closures’ when virus hits schools
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Education have announced a new set of control measures for schools and universities, stating that school closures may no longer be necessary after the coronavirus’ reclassification.
Women referees at World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’
Women referees at World Cup in Qatar a ‘strong sign’
FOOTBALL: The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send “a strong sign”, said one of those women selected last Thursday (Sept 29).
Rains fill Phuket reservoirs to the brim
Rains fill Phuket reservoirs to the brim
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across Phuket over the past week have filled the main three reservoirs on the island to the brim, with the chief of the Phuket Irrigation Office warning people in risk areas to beware landslips and flooding.
Prayut cautious on political future
Prayut cautious on political future
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kept silent on his political future today (Oct 3) as he returned to work after the Constitutional Court ruled in his favour, extending his legal tenure until 2025.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prayut to stay on as Premier, Kathu Shrine procession, Man pulled saved from wreck || October 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prayut to stay on as Premier, Kathu Shrine procession, Man pulled saved from wreck || October 3
PHUKET XTRA - October 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kathu Shrine, home of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, holds street procession
Kathu Shrine, home of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, holds street procession
PHUKET: Kathu Shrine, the birthplace of Phuket Vegetarian Festival, held its street procession this morning (Oct 3), marking 197 years of the tradition.
Haaland, Foden hat-tricks help Man City thrash Man Utd 6-3
Haaland, Foden hat-tricks help Man City thrash Man Utd 6-3
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks as Manchester City thrashed Manchester United 6-3 to move to within a point of Premier League leaders Arsenal yesterday (Oct 2).
Ukraine says key eastern town ‘cleared’ of Russian troops
Ukraine says key eastern town ‘cleared’ of Russian troops
KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Oct 2) that Lyman, a key town located in one of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia, had been “cleared” of Moscow’s troops.
ERC preps rules for clean energy providers
ERC preps rules for clean energy providers
BUSINESS: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to select companies qualified to sell “clean electricity” to the government under its plan to bolster renewable energy supply in Thailand.