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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Khao Lak road claims another life || September 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Khao Lak road claims another life || September 20
PHUKET XTRA - September 20 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Tourist injured in ATV accident 2 - Khao Lak killer road claims another life 3 - Anutin slams call to re-list cannabis as narcotic plant 4 - Foreigners vote in support of Patong 4am closing  
Over 1,700 runners take on ‘Heartbreak Hill’
Over 1,700 runners take on ‘Heartbreak Hill’
RUNNING: The 6th Accor Hotels ‘Heartbreak Hill’ 2022 Mini-Marathon took place in Phuket on Sunday (Sept 18), helping raise much needed funds to support education opportunities for local children.
Foreigners vote in support of Patong 4am closing
Foreigners vote in support of Patong 4am closing
PHUKET: Two-thirds of people responding to an online poll by The Phuket News agree that the closing time of nightlife venues in Patong should be extended to 4am.
Poor revenue outlook despite rising flights
Poor revenue outlook despite rising flights
BANGKOK: Despite the ongoing resumption of more international flights to Thailand, visitor spending is forecast to be lower than expected.
Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Britain said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II yesterday (Sept 19) at a historic state funeral attended by world leaders, before a ceremonial journey past hundreds of thousands of mourners to her final place of rest.
Anutin slams call to re-list cannabis as narcotic plant
Anutin slams call to re-list cannabis as narcotic plant
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (Sept 19) slammed the proposal to re-list some parts of the cannabis plant as a narcotic, saying there is no evidence of improper use of cannabis under existing laws as claimed by the policy’s critics.
Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns
Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns
RUGBY: Rugby Australia has written to the sport’s governing body about “overbearing officials”, after the Wallabies were denied victory against New Zealand by a controversial refereeing decision.
Power outage to affect part of Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong
Power outage to affect part of Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong
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 Chalong on Tuesday (Sept 20) as work is carried out on high-voltage cables.
Power outage to affect Mai Khao area
Power outage to affect Mai Khao area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect a section of Thepkrasattri Rd in the northern part of Phuket tomorrow (Sept 20) so that improvement can be made on high-voltage cables in the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Road safety campaign launched || September 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Road safety campaign launched || September 19
PHUKET XTRA - September 19 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Unidentified foreigner killed in motorbike crash 2 - Kathu road safety campaign launched 3 - Patong Police ordered to arrest Bangla drug dealer 4 - Plastic ban to be done in phases
Chinese ‘call centre gangsters’ sought after woman’s death plunge
Chinese ‘call centre gangsters’ sought after woman’s death plunge
CHON BURI: Police have issued a warrant, approved by the Pattaya Court, for the arrests of three Chinese nationals following the death of a Kyrgyz woman in Pattaya on Friday (Sept 16), police said.
Khao Lak killer road claims another life
Khao Lak killer road claims another life
PHUKET: Members of the local community in Khao Lak, about an hour’s drive north of Phuket, are calling for measures to be introduced to reduce motorists’ speed along the main highway through the tourist-popular town after a second foreigner was killed trying to cross the recently expanded road last night (Sept 18).
Arsenal regain top spot, field youngest ever Premier League player
Arsenal regain top spot, field youngest ever Premier League player
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League as goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira put the gloss on a dominant performance to beat Brentford 3-0 yesterday (Sept 18).
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II is to be laid to rest today (Sept 19), after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
Patong Police ordered to arrest Bangla drug dealer
Patong Police ordered to arrest Bangla drug dealer
PHUKET: A man arrested for intimidating foreign tourists with a gun loaded with blanks on Bangla Rd in Patong earlier this year has been arrested again, this time for selling marijuana and the opioid painkiller Tramadol.
Thailand advance to Davis Cup World Group I play-offs
Thailand advance to Davis Cup World Group I play-offs
TENNIS: Thailand booked their place in the 2023 Davis Cup World Group I play-offs after they defeated Bolivia 3-1 on Saturday (Sept 17).
Tourist injured in ATV accident
Tourist injured in ATV accident
PHUKET: A woman tourist from Saudi Arabia was injured when the ATV she was in struck a power pole in a small street in Chalong yesterday (Sept 18).
Could a blockchain-based digital government be the future for Singapore?
Blockchain technology, the foundation for most cryptocurrencies, is now being implemented by various industries and institutions. Businesses ranging from public records to real estate, airline companies and cloud storage are incorporating blockchain technology to enhance the transparency and security to cope with today’s emerging digitalization across the globe.
Plastic ban to be done in phases
Plastic ban to be done in phases
BANGKOK: The government is planning to ban plastic scrap imports in 2025, a move that will be carried out in phases over the next three years, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Wat Ban Don celebrates tenth lunar month
Wat Ban Don celebrates tenth lunar month
PHUKET: A colourful cultural parade was held earlier today (Sept 18) at Thepkrasattri Temple, often referred to as Wat Ban Don, to mark the tenth lunar month.