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New stimulus efforts readied
New stimulus efforts readied
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry is preparing additional stimulus measures, including plans to promote tourism and encourage spending towards the end of the year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football
From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football
FOOTBALL: A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football’s biggest names to Saudi Arabia’s modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.
Tourism Ministry to ask Laos to waive visas for Chinese tourists
Tourism Ministry to ask Laos to waive visas for Chinese tourists
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is urging Laos to waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists returning from Thailand, as suggested by Thai tourism operators.
Phuket victims of iCon fraud scandal seek assistance
Phuket victims of iCon fraud scandal seek assistance
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have confirmed that 48 people impacted by the iCon Group fraud scandal have come forward seeking assistance and compensation totalling B12.5 million in the three days since help centres opened across the island.
PAFC looking to tame Andaman Horses
PAFC looking to tame Andaman Horses
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) head into tomorrow’s (Oct 20) match away at Muangtrang United FC with a spring in their collective step following their first win of the season against Pattani FC on Wednesday (Oct 16).
Smile, and Halloween horror smiles at you
Smile, and Halloween horror smiles at you
With Halloween fast approaching it is no surprise that Hollywood is pumping out horror movies at an alarming rate. Next off the block is ‘Smile 2’, the follow-up to 2022’s surprise box office hit.
Patong klong honoured as one of Thailand's ‘10 Most Beautiful Canals’
Patong klong honoured as one of Thailand's ‘10 Most Beautiful Canals’
PHUKET: Klong Pak Bang, which runs through the heart of Patong, has been selected as one of Thailand's ‘10 Beautiful Canals, Clear Water, Happy Thais’, a national project celebrating His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn's 6th cycle birthday (72 years) celebrated on July 28 earlier this year.
Liverpool face Chelsea title test, Ten Hag fights to avoid sack
Liverpool face Chelsea title test, Ten Hag fights to avoid sack
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool face the first serious test of their title credentials against Chelsea this weekend as the English top flight returns after an international break.
Grenade in taxi scare turns out to be cigarette lighter
Grenade in taxi scare turns out to be cigarette lighter
PHUKET: A safety scare at Kalim Beach, north of Patong, ended in relief yesterday (Oct 18) after what looked like a grenade left behind in a taxi turned out to be nothing more than a novelty cigarette lighter.
Dugong carcass found off Phuket’s east coast
Dugong carcass found off Phuket’s east coast
PHUKET: A large dugong carcass was discovered floating off the coast of Phuket in the waters near the Tha Ton Do fishing community in Mai Khao yesterday (Oct 18).
North Korea to send troops for Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea to send troops for Russia’s war in Ukraine
SEOUL: North Korea has decided to send “large-scale troops” to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported yesterday (Oct 18), citing Seoul’s spy agency.
Prime iCon fraud suspect ‘Boss Paul’ jailed
Prime iCon fraud suspect ‘Boss Paul’ jailed
BANGKOK: Warathaphon “Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, a prime suspect in The iCon Group fraud case, has been remanded in custody along with 17 other suspects after the Criminal Court approved a police request for detention yesterday (Oct 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Knife-wielding ex-con under guard at Phuket hospital, Seizure while on motorbike || Oct 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Knife-wielding ex-con under guard at Phuket hospital, Seizure while on motorbike || Oct 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
The Importance of Antenatal Sessions
The Importance of Antenatal Sessions
Phuket Expat Health and Wellness by Bangkok Hospital Network in Phuket on the topic "The Importance of Antenatal Sessions for Expecting Parents” by Dr. Manop Janthanaphan, Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Panel Discussion on the topic “From Conception to Labor & Self-care” Complimentary for attendees! Workshop Labor Tricks and Tips. Date: October 25th, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Venue: Dr. Anuroj Meeting Room, Bangkok Hospital Siriroj Enroll today and Get certified!
Man shot in leg by police during knife-wielding frenzy
Man shot in leg by police during knife-wielding frenzy
PHUKET: Police were forced to shoot a young man in the leg after a taser failed to prevent him from rushing at police with a knife during a violent confrontation at a home in Kathu yesterday (Oct 17).
Patong marks end of Buddhist Lent
Patong marks end of Buddhist Lent
PHUKET: Leading figures and residents in Patong marked the end of Buddhist Lent today (Oct 18) with a traditional alms-giving ceremony held at Wat Suwan Kiriwong (Wat Patong).
Man injured in epileptic fall from Patong motorbike taxi
Man injured in epileptic fall from Patong motorbike taxi
PHUKET: A passenger fell off a motorcycle taxi in Patong today (Oct 18) after experiencing an epileptic seizure, according to local police.
Domestic tourism revenue sags
Domestic tourism revenue sags
BANGKOK: Festive events and new stimulus campaigns should push domestic tourism revenue to B950-970 billion this year, missing the target of B1 trillion because of a sluggish economy and the impact of flooding, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Israel PM says killing of Hamas chief ‘beginning of the end’ of Gaza war
Israel PM says killing of Hamas chief ‘beginning of the end’ of Gaza war
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday (Oct 17) that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip was the “beginning of the end” of the year-long war in the Palestinian territory.
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