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Vagabonds secure the elusive Krabi Cup
Vagabonds secure the elusive Krabi Cup
RUGBY: In one of their best tournament performances in recent years the Phuket Vagabonds returned victorious from the annual Krabi Cup at the weekend (Oct 26-27).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreign residents exempt from ‘tourist tax’, Phuket makes Top 10 Islands list || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Foreign residents exempt from ‘tourist tax’, Phuket makes Top 10 Islands list || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA - October 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sainz wins Mexico Grand Prix as Norris makes most of Verstappen penalty
Sainz wins Mexico Grand Prix as Norris makes most of Verstappen penalty
FORMULA ONE: Carlos Sainz cruised to an emotional victory for Ferrari ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris in yesterday’s (Oct 27) incident-filled Mexico City Grand Prix as Red Bull’s series leader Max Verstappen was handed two 10-second penalties on his way to sixth.
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
Patong begins B122mn project to beautify beachfront
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has launched a new project costing B122 million to create a promenade some 950 metres long along the Patong beachfront. Work on the project officially began on Oct 15 and is scheduled to be completed by May next year.
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed today (Oct 28) to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party’s worst result in 15 years.
China backs Thai success in BRICS role
China backs Thai success in BRICS role
BANGKOK: China’s Ambassador to Thailand has insisted China will support Thailand’s economy, including Thailand’s hope to join membership of BRICS, a league of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
World Amateur Golfers Championship gets underway in Phuket
World Amateur Golfers Championship gets underway in Phuket
GOLF: The 28th annual edition of the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) got underway on Friday (Oct 25) at Laguna Golf Club.
Phuket hits Conde Nast list for top 10 islands in Asia
Phuket hits Conde Nast list for top 10 islands in Asia
PHUKET: Phuket has again made it into the Top 10 list of island destinations in Asia in the esteemed Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
Bluebottles found at Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has warned beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war, also known as bluebottles, found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach.
Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten
Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah’s equaliser salvaged Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Premier League title rivals Arsenal yesterday (Oct 27), while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag suffered another damaging defeat at West Ham.
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
Thai House panel to submit ‘no-cane’ bill
BANGKOK: A committee will propose a “no-cane” bill for the House’s approval which, if it succeeds, will see Thailand become the second country in the ASEAN region to outlaw corporal punishment.
Skal Phuket AGM & Monthly Dinner - November
Skal Phuket AGM & Monthly Dinner - November
Our host of the month of November, Vincent Delsol, extends a warm invitation to all Skalleagues for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and monthly Networking dinner at the Pullman Phuket Panwa beach Resort. The AGM, for members only, will commence at 5 PM in the Ton Koon Room. Together, we’ll review the highlights of 2024 and elect new committee members for 2025. Following the AGM, we invite you to our monthly dinner. The evening will start with a Networking Cocktail gathering at the Edge Cabana at 6 PM, followed by a buffet dinner at 7:30 PM at the Edge Beach Club. Members 1200, Non-Members 1600. Bookings contact@skalphuket.org
Bagnaia wins wet Thai MotoGP to close gap on title rival Martin
Bagnaia wins wet Thai MotoGP to close gap on title rival Martin
MOTO GP: Francesco Bagnaia won the Thai MotoGP ahead of Jorge Martin in wet conditions yesterday (Oct 27) to close the gap on the championship leader with two race weekends left.
Phuket Globetrotter: In Moldova, blasts from the past
Phuket Globetrotter: In Moldova, blasts from the past
A land journey into the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic has all the features of any other border crossing. A visitor immediately encounters immigration and customs formalities, the national flag and currency, and Cyrillic alphabet. The first hint that things might be a little off occurs when the immigration officer returns your passport without an entry stamp. Instead, you receive a loose piece of paper to document your entry. 
Haaland fires Man City to top of Premier League, Villa held
Haaland fires Man City to top of Premier League, Villa held
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as the striker sealed a 1-0 win against Southampton, while third-placed Aston Villa were frustrated by Bournemouth’s last-gasp leveller yesterday (Oct 26).
Another dugong found dead in Phuket
Another dugong found dead in Phuket
PHUKET: A dead dugong was found washed ashore near Karon Beach last night (Oct 26), marking the third dugong to be found dead in Phuket coastal waters in the past nine days.
‘Venom’ finale worth waiting for
‘Venom’ finale worth waiting for
One of the thrills of sitting down to a Marvel movie these days is that anticipation to see whether as a production company they have learnt from recent mistakes. As their Box Office takings have plummeted over the past few years people have been pretty vocal online as to why.
Sainz takes pole for Ferrari in Mexico after dominant qualifying
Sainz takes pole for Ferrari in Mexico after dominant qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Carlos Sainz dominated qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 26) ahead of Max Verstappen after home favourite Sergio Pérez slumped to 18th on the grid.
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
New ‘tourism tax’ will not affect residents
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS Phuket) has assured that the new ‘tourism tax’ currently planned to come into effect early next year will not affect foreigners living or working in Thailand.
Minding the nursing gap
Minding the nursing gap
According to the Public Health Ministry, Thailand currently faces a shortage of more than 51,420 nurses in the public sector alone. The Nurses Association of Thailand estimates that over the next five years, the private sector in Thailand will need an additional 20,000 nurses.