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Tourism promotion to help flood-hit North
Tourism promotion to help flood-hit North
BANGKOK: A co-payment tourism promotion scheme targeting flood-hit northern Thailand will be proposed to Cabinet for approval, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.
Thais to face Syria in King’s Cup final
Thais to face Syria in King’s Cup final
FOOTBALL: A Suphanat Mueanta brace helped hosts Thailand defeat the Philippines 3-1 on Friday night (Oct 11) and set up a showdown with Syria for the King’s Cup title at Tinsulanonda Stadium in Songkhla.
Step by Step: The Massification of Phuket
Step by Step: The Massification of Phuket
OPINION: Phuket has recently hit the headlines as amongst the top 10 overcrowded places on the planet to visit in 2023. Despite the faulty fundamental premise of the key report inspiring those headline-making stories, it is undeniable that Phuket in some areas is suffering from overtourism issues ‒ and the label promoted by such stories is an unwelcome distinction for an island that has long sought to prioritise quality tourism over quantity.
‘The Substance’, highlighting the horror of self-image
‘The Substance’, highlighting the horror of self-image
Body horror is not a new genre of film, but it certainly is one of the most extreme. Films like ‘The Blob’ and ‘The Fly’ (even its 1980s remake) are considered classics and while directors like David Cronenberg have always tried to make intelligent body horror films it feels like the new breed of filmmakers use it for shock factors rather than social commentary.
Rattanon roars on for Macao lead
Rattanon roars on for Macao lead
GOLF: Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan kept up his unrelenting pace at the Macao Open yesterday (Oct 11) by adding a second-round four-under-par 66 to his opening 61 to keep the lead.
Tears, warnings after Japan atomic survivors group win Nobel
Tears, warnings after Japan atomic survivors group win Nobel
SWEDEN: A grassroots group of survivors formed after the 1945 atomic bombings in Japan reacted with tears and dire warnings on Friday (Oct 11) after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in Stockholm.
Phuket Veg Fest ends with a bang
Phuket Veg Fest ends with a bang
PHUKET: Tens of thousands of people, including local residents and international tourists, turned out for the final night of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival amid fireworks and rituals  in Phuket Town last night (Oct 11)
Britain face ‘ultimate challenge’ in America's Cup duel with New Zealand
Britain face ‘ultimate challenge’ in America's Cup duel with New Zealand
SAILING: Ineos Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie believes the British team face the “ultimate challenge” in trying to pry a first America’s Cup away from double defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona.
Teens arrested after brutal attack at Nai Harn
Teens arrested after brutal attack at Nai Harn
PHUKET: Two teenagers have been arrested following a violent attack involving a gun, a sword and a pipe left three men injured near Nai Harn Beach early yesterday morning (Oct 11).
Hotel maid arrested for stealing US$1,800 from tourists
Hotel maid arrested for stealing US$1,800 from tourists
PHUKET: A hotel maid has been arrested for stealing US$1,800 (more than B59,000) in cash from three tourists at a hotel in Patong.
Phuket tourism operators fret over climate change
Phuket tourism operators fret over climate change
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators are worried about the impact of climate change, resulting in severe weather and flooding in Thailand as well as tourist source markets.
Warrants sought in iCon case
Warrants sought in iCon case
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) plan to ask a criminal court for arrest warrants against all parties involved in The iCon Group case including its owner after receiving complaints from 161 people who lost about B62 million to the suspected pyramid scheme.
Finding Fault: Big Buddha foundation to face charges for causing deadly Phuket landslide
Finding Fault: Big Buddha foundation to face charges for causing deadly Phuket landslide
PHUKET: The Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Sattha 45 Foundation, which operates the tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint on the hills between Kata and Chalong, will face charges for at least contributing to the devastating landslide on Aug 23 that claimed 13 lives. 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Smart bus connects Phuket Town & Patong, One step closer to cannabis clarity || Oct 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Smart bus connects Phuket Town & Patong, One step closer to cannabis clarity || Oct 11
PHUKET XTRA - October 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mass fish deaths at Patong
Mass fish deaths at Patong
PHUKET: Beachgoers in Patong received a disturbing surprise this morning (Oct 11) when they found thousands of dead fish washed ashore.
Consumer Protection Board eases new online shopping COD transfer rule
Consumer Protection Board eases new online shopping COD transfer rule
BANGKOK: The division specialising in contracts at the Consumer Protection Board has issued an additional guideline to allow logistics providers to transfer cash on delivery (COD) payments to online merchants, forgoing the five-day waiting period.
At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA: At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said yesterday (Oct 10) as the state grappled with flooding, power outages and other woes from a milder than expected storm that many had feared would be catastrophic.
Man caught busting open bank machine
Man caught busting open bank machine
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man for attempting to break into a bank branch and successfully breaking open a passbook updating machine in front of the bank in Baan Lipon, Srisoonthorn, last night (Oct 10).
Lor Rong Shrine holds procession on Phuket Vegetarian Festival final day
Lor Rong Shrine holds procession on Phuket Vegetarian Festival final day
PHUKET: As the official events for this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws to a close, the Lor Rong Shrine, also known as Sui Boon Tong Shrine, held its street procession through Phuket Town today (Oct 11).
War Elephants prepare to trumpet
War Elephants prepare to trumpet
FOOTBALL: Masatada Ishii has vowed to lead Thailand to King’s Cup glory as the tournament kicks off today (Oct 11) in Songkhla.