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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.
Buri Ram MotoGP to help boost economic recovery
Buri Ram MotoGP to help boost economic recovery
MOTO GP: The latest MotoGP 2022 World Championship in Buri Ram this weekend will be a driver of the post-pandemic economic recovery and offer a chance to amplify Thailand’s soft power, the government said this week.
Thai women advance at volleyball worlds
Thai women advance at volleyball worlds
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand has advanced to the second round of the FIVB Women’s World Championship with a straight-sets victory over South Korea yesterday (Sept 29) in Gdansk, Poland.
Masks rule to stay for public transport
Masks rule to stay for public transport
BANGKOK: Wearing face masks on public transport and in cinemas is still mandatory, the Department of Health has said.
AoT claims airport security as reason for ‘approved’ taxi drivers
AoT claims airport security as reason for ‘approved’ taxi drivers
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, has issued a statement claiming airport security as the reason for the need to allow only “approved” taxi drivers to operate at the airport.
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
BUSINESS: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government’s goal of 10mn, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
Kremlin to annex more Ukraine territories at ceremony
Kremlin to annex more Ukraine territories at ceremony
MOSCOW: Russia will annex four occupied regions of Ukraine at a ceremony at the Kremlin today (Sept 30), Moscow said, after President Vladimir Putin threatened he could use nuclear weapons to defend the territories.
South topple North in ACG rugby showdown
South topple North in ACG rugby showdown
RUGBY: On the back of a recent successful touch tournament, the Phuket Vagabonds arranged an internal match last Saturday (Sept 24) at their home ground at the ACG, pitting teammates against each other in an eagerly anticipated Northern versus Southern hemisphere Sevens challenge, with the South eventually claiming victory following a vigorously contested encounter.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Veg Fest processions
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Veg Fest processions
PHUKET: Street processions for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival continued by two main shrines on the island despite heavy downpours drenching participants this morning (Sept 30), on Day 5 of the nine-day festival.
Thailand to promote U.S. investment in EEC
Thailand to promote U.S. investment in EEC
BUSINESS: Thailand is seeking to attract more U.S. investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), particularly its renewable energy, digital economy and smart electronics sectors.