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Phuket tourism arrivals spike as COVID entry measures dropped
Phuket tourism arrivals spike as COVID entry measures dropped
PHUKET: The number of foreigners arriving at Phuket International Airport spiked yesterday (Oct 1) as the country reverted back to pre-COVID entry requirements.
Bridging the comedy divide
Bridging the comedy divide
Western comedians today just love identity politics, their jokes reflecting what they identify as – black, gay, transexual, feminist and so on. They also seem almost invariably left wing politically, with Boris Johnson, Tony Abbott and Donald Trump preferred targets. 
Japanese tourist drowns in Phang Nga
Japanese tourist drowns in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: A Japanese tourist drowned after going swimming in the sea in front of a hotel in Takua Pa district of this southern coastal province on Saturday (Oct 1), the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (THAI-MECC) Region 3 reported.
Phuket Opinion: Protecting a vested interest
Phuket Opinion: Protecting a vested interest
PHUKET: Just as the country reopens to tourism with tourists no longer needing to provide proof of COVID tests or vaccination, amid hopes of finally a true restart to tourism, Airports of Thailand (AoT) has shown the world exactly what tourists can expect on landing in Phuket: a government-enforced policy whereby tourists arriving cannot choose their own taxi from the airport – they must take a taxi charging overpriced fares thanks to an exclusive money-making deal.
Leclerc on pole after Verstappen runs out of fuel
Leclerc on pole after Verstappen runs out of fuel
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has taken pole ahead of Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton in an unpredictable damp qualifying hour in Singapore.
Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Phuket
Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Phuket
PHUKET: Two more cases of monkeypox in Phuket have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases identified in the country to 10, Department of Disease Control (DDC) Director-General Opas Karnkawinpong said yesterday (Sept 30).
Arsenal, Spurs seek to prove title credentials in north London derby
Arsenal, Spurs seek to prove title credentials in north London derby
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Tottenham will be fighting for much more than local bragging rights today (Oct 1) as the north London rivals aim to prove they are serious contenders for the Premier League title.
Bang Neow Shrine joins Veg Fest street processions
Bang Neow Shrine joins Veg Fest street processions
PHUKET: Some 500 Mah Song spirit mediums and devotees proceeded through the streets of Phuket Town early this morning (Oct 1) as the Bang Neow Shrine held its street procession for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
‘Pinocchio’ lacking a touch of magic
‘Pinocchio’ lacking a touch of magic
It was supposed to be one of the special events of the year and it is easy to see why. The beloved tale of ‘Pinochio’ being brought to life by one of the most creative film directors that Hollywood has ever seen and starring one of the best actors in the industry, surely nothing could go wrong? Right?
Activists call for major anti-Prayut rally
Activists call for major anti-Prayut rally
BANGKOK: Pro-democracy protest leaders have called for people to wear black for seven days and to rally at Victory Monument on Saturday (Oct 1) to express their rejection of the Constitutional Court ruling that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term has not reached its eight-year limit.
Phuket has more than 6,000 taxis ready to serve tourists
Phuket has more than 6,000 taxis ready to serve tourists
PHUKET: Phuket has more than 6,000 registered taxis and more than 370 buses registered ready to serve tourists, a provincial-level meeting was told yesterday (Sept 30).
LIV Tour makes Asian debut in Bangkok
LIV Tour makes Asian debut in Bangkok
GOLF: The eyes of the golfing world are turning to Thailand as the Land of Smiles gears up to host the richest tournament ever to be held on Asian soil - the US$25 million (B944mn) LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok.
Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice
Zarco fastest in Thai MotoGP practice
MOTO GP: Johann Zarco of France was quickest in unexpectedly dry conditions for the opening practice sessions at the Thai MotoGP on Friday (Sept 30), pipping world championship title contender Francesco Bagnaia.
Putin annexes Ukraine territories, Kyiv vows to fight back
Putin annexes Ukraine territories, Kyiv vows to fight back
RUSSIA: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Sept 30) annexed four parts of Ukraine occupied by his army, staging a grand ceremony in Moscow as Kyiv vowed to battle on and pushed for expedited NATO membership.
Phuket Health Office: Follow COVID measures despite easing of measures
Phuket Health Office: Follow COVID measures despite easing of measures
PHUKET: Dr Mueanprae Boonlom, Deputy Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), has called on people to continue practicing personal protection measures to prevent contracting COVID-19.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Bolt driver challenges AoT rule on picking up tourists at Phuket airport || September 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Bolt driver challenges AoT rule on picking up tourists at Phuket airport || September 30
PHUKET XTRA - September 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson   1 - Rain fails to dampen spirits at Veg Fest processions Full Phuket Veg Fest processions schedule 2 - Masks rule to stay for public transport 3 - High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists 4 - Bolt driver challenges AoT rule over picking up tourists at Phuket airport AoT claims airport security as reason for ‘approved’ taxi drivers  
Layan Beach demolition begins
Layan Beach demolition begins
PHUKET: Heavy machinery was brought to Layan Beach today (Sept 30) to knock down the last remaining illegal beachfront buildings on some 178 rai of state land, altogether estimated to be worth over B10 billion.
Court rules Prayut has not exceeded 8-year limit as PM
Court rules Prayut has not exceeded 8-year limit as PM
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court ruled today (Sept 30) that Prayut Chan-o-cha has not reached his eight-year tenure as prime minister.
Body in suitcase might be missing Lao businesswoman
Body in suitcase might be missing Lao businesswoman
NAKHON PHANOM: An unidentified murder victim found in a suitcase in the Mekong River might be a Lao businesswoman missing from Vientiane since last week, relatives told police after seeing photos of her clothes. The dead woman was found on Wednesday (Sept 28) in That Phanom district.
Match point in Singapore for Verstappen
Match point in Singapore for Verstappen
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has his first chance to win the championship this weekend, but given his run of form, he could just be winding up to achieve a more impressive feat before the end of the year.