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Naka Shrine leads Veg Fest processions
Naka Shrine leads Veg Fest processions
PHUKET: Devotees and Mah Song spirit mediums from the Naka Shrine in Wichit took to the streets this morning (Sept 27), marking the first day of the street processions to be held as part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Thais to stick to their style in battle with hosts Poland
Thais to stick to their style in battle with hosts Poland
VOLLEYBALL: Fresh from their stunning victory over world No.6 Turkey in their opening game, Thailand are looking to continue their winning ways at the FIVB Women’s World Championship when they take on co-hosts Poland later today (Sept 27).
Putin grants Edward Snowden Russian citizenship
Putin grants Edward Snowden Russian citizenship
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin yesterday (Sept 26) granted Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden, who exposed massive surveillance by the US National Security Agency (NSA) on Americans and then sought refuge in Russia.
War room to monitor typhoon
War room to monitor typhoon
BANGKOK: The government has set up a “war room” to closely monitor the impact of Typhoon Noru, which is expected to hit the northeastern provinces as a tropical storm on Thursday (Sept 29).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Parasailing operators save after dark swimming Tourists in Patong surf || September 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Parasailing operators save after dark swimming Tourists in Patong surf || September 26
PHUKET XTRA - September 26 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Slippery road blamed for motorcyclist’s death in Phuket 2 - Tourists in trouble in Patong surf, saved by parasailing operators 3 - Phuket ready to expand Surakul to host 2025 SEA Games opening 4 - Water supply outages to affect areas in Mai Khao, Wichit  
Phuket Veg Fest processions set to take to the streets
Phuket Veg Fest processions set to take to the streets
PHUKET: Phuket officials have advised motorists to be ready for the street processions to be held as part of this year’s Vegetarian Festival, with the first of the street processions taking place tomorrow morning (Sept 27).
Weather warning for Andaman coast
Weather warning for Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Marine Department has issued a weather warning as the fallout from Typhoon Noru coupled with the southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea is expected to intensify adverse weather in the region.
Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers
Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will seek B2.1 billion from the government’s contingency fund for a B2,000 handout to every community-based health volunteer for their contribution to COVID-19 control.
Atthaya edges Kang for LPGA NW Arkansas trophy
Atthaya edges Kang for LPGA NW Arkansas trophy
GOLF: Atthaya Thitikul rolled in a birdie putt at the second playoff hole yesterday (Sept 25) to edge Danielle Kang and capture her second LPGA title at the NW Arkansas Championship.
Giorgia Meloni’s far-right triumphs in Italy vote
Giorgia Meloni’s far-right triumphs in Italy vote
ROME: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni said today (Sept 26) she was ready to govern for “all Italians” after her eurosceptic populists swept to victory in general elections, putting her on course to guide Italy’s most right-wing government since World War II.
War Elephants settle for third place
War Elephants settle for third place
FOOTBALL: Thailand made up for their shock defeat to Malaysia by claiming the third place in the King’s Cup after securing a 2-1 upset victory over higher-ranked Trinidad and Tobago last night (Sept 25).
Cannabis farmers ask for help as prices drop
Cannabis farmers ask for help as prices drop
NAKHON PHANOM: Farmers in the province of Nakhon Phanom are asking the government to help regulate the prices of cannabis after the industry began seeing a drop in value due to an oversupply of the crop.
Go Teng poles raised at Chinese temples as Phuket Vegetarian Festival gets underway
Go Teng poles raised at Chinese temples as Phuket Vegetarian Festival gets underway
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival got underway today (Sept 25) as every Chinese shrine taking part in the event held the traditional ceremony to raise the Go Teng poles, welcoming the Jade Emperor and the Nine Emperor Gods to descend from the heavens.
Preparing Phuket for climate change
Preparing Phuket for climate change
As temperatures break records in the UK and fires break records, while scorching the European countrysides of Portugal, France and Spain, Phuket has had to contend with worsening annual floods. While climate change may be inevitable, there are things that Phuket can do to better prepare itself, to limit damage to infrastructure, reduce the potential for loss of life, and protect homes and businesses.
Power outage to affect Wiset Rd in Rawai
Power outage to affect Wiset Rd in Rawai
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in a part of Rawai on Monday (Sept 26) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
‘Goodbye, honey ‒ and thanks for the house!’
‘Goodbye, honey ‒ and thanks for the house!’
Whether to give expensive cars or mansions to a Thai ‘friend’ is a dilemma typically brought up over beers and in online forums. Regardless of whether the giver is a blue-collar worker or a millionaire, gifting can sometimes lead to interesting stories where they give away more than they imagined.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says
SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday (Sept 25), Seoul’s military said, just days after a US aircraft carrier arrived for joint drills with the South in a show of force against Pyongyang.
Thailand expect tough fight in third-place play-off
Thailand expect tough fight in third-place play-off
FOOTBALL: Malaysia take on Tajikistan in the King’s Cup final but as far as the local fans are concerned, all eyes will be on the third-place showdown between hosts Thailand and Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday (Sept 25).
Industry chiefs applaud staged return to business as usual
Industry chiefs applaud staged return to business as usual
BANGKOK: Business operators have welcomed the government’s further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, particularly the downgrading of the virus’ status, saying they will attract more tourists and help boost the economy.
Phuket Opinion: Stopping the sprawl
Phuket Opinion: Stopping the sprawl
PHUKET: The idea of building a seven-story hotel in the middle of a quiet, undeveloped neighbourhood in Bang Tao has shone a light on a critical issue bubbling away in Phuket for years, but has yet to receive any recognition from local officials: urban sprawl.