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Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra led provincial officials, community leaders and residents in a ‘Song Keng’ chanting ceremony to offer blessings to His Majesty the King as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 celebrations.
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
BRUSSELS: EU leaders will look to greenlight a potential mammoth new loan for Ukraine today (Oct 23) using Russian frozen assets, in a bid to bolster Kyiv as US President Donald Trump vacillates on peace efforts with Moscow.
Fury over cold-blooded Ishii ambush
Fury over cold-blooded Ishii ambush
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has broken its silence, unveiling the reasons behind the shock dismissal of Japanese head coach Masatada Ishii - a sensational move that has left Thai football fans stunned and furious.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Pha-ngan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests. 
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
PHUKET: Patong’s 50 Pi Rd (‘Ha Sip Pi Rd’) remains closed today (Oct 23) as safety inspections and cleanup operations continue following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday.
Phuket mops up
Phuket mops up
PHUKET: Teams across Phuket continued cleanup operations today (Oct 23) following heavy downpours that drenched the island yesterday (Oct 22), causing flash flooding, traffic disruption and rising canal levels.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Cleans Up After Heavy Rain, Red Tape Bogs Down Wastewater Projects || Oct 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Cleans Up After Heavy Rain, Red Tape Bogs Down Wastewater Projects || Oct 22
PHUKET XTRA - October 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Veg Fest vendors targeted for food safety, rip-off tactics
Phuket Veg Fest vendors targeted for food safety, rip-off tactics
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office is inspecting vendors taking part in the Phuket Vegetarian Festival and ordering them to clearly display prices on signs for foods, goods and services to ensure fair pricing and food safety for tourists who visit the Veg Fest. 
Border talks must deliver results, Cambodia told
Border talks must deliver results, Cambodia told
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodia sternly, saying Thailand will withdraw from ongoing peace efforts if upcoming border negotiations fail to deliver results.
Thai national football coach Ishii sack shock
Thai national football coach Ishii sack shock
FOOTBALL: In a shock move, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has announced the dismissal of Masatada Ishii as head coach of the national men’s football team, citing irreconcilable differences in team management philosophy.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns leadership to ‘save’ Pheu Thai
Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns leadership to ‘save’ Pheu Thai
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her resignation from the post of leader of the Pheu Thai Party this morning (Oct 22), to facilitate a revamp of the party.
Phuket showcases ‘Sustainable Tourism Vision’ at ITB Asia
Phuket showcases ‘Sustainable Tourism Vision’ at ITB Asia
PHUKET: Phuket has taken centre stage at ITB Asia 2025, the region’s largest tourism trade show, to strengthen its image as a world-class and sustainable travel destination.
Could Caluori be rugby’s next wonder kid?
Could Caluori be rugby’s next wonder kid?
RUGBY: There were wins in the Gallagher Premiership last weekend for Northampton, Bristol, Leicester, Saracens and Exeter, who easily beat Harlequins. However, the highlight performance was the five tries scored by Saracens 19-year-old superstar winger Noah Caluori.
Phuket Veg Fest hits the streets
Phuket Veg Fest hits the streets
PHUKET: The first street processions of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival took to the streets this morning (Oct 22) with devotees from the Jchoor Su Gong Naka Shrine parading through Wichit from 7:30am and the Guan Yu Shrine in Baan Nabon holding its street procession in nearby Soi Palai, Chalong from 7am.
Govt offices to close for Chulalongkorn Day
Govt offices to close for Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Thursday (Oct 23) as the country commemorates Chulalongkorn Day.
Kuwaiti man arrested for meth, overstay
Kuwaiti man arrested for meth, overstay
PATONG: Police in Patong have arrested a 36-year-old Kuwaiti man for drug possession and overstaying his visa after officers found a small quantity of crystal meth (ya ice) in his hotel room.
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Patong, minor flooding across Phuket
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Patong, minor flooding across Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy rain across Phuket early this morning (Oct 22) caused a landslide in Patong, felled trees and minor flooding, prompting officials to urge motorists to avoid several key routes while clean-up operations were underway.
Heavy weather warning for the south
Heavy weather warning for the south
BANGKOK: People in eight southern provinces are warned to prepare for torrential rain from tomorrow (Oct 23) through to Sunday with possible flooding, forest runoff and landslides.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 200th Phuket Vegetarian Fest Begins! Charges Coming After Ambulance Obstruction || Oct 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 200th Phuket Vegetarian Fest Begins! Charges Coming After Ambulance Obstruction || Oct 21
PHUKET XTRA - October 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Driver to be charged with obstructing ambulance after patient dies
Driver to be charged with obstructing ambulance after patient dies
KRABI: A hospital in Krabi province registered a criminal complaint with police on Monday (Oct 20) seeking legal action against a driver who obstructed an ambulance, possibly contributing to the death of the male patient being transported.