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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.
Employer charged for not reporting Sri Lankan worker
Employer charged for not reporting Sri Lankan worker
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have charged the employer of a Sri Lankan man found working illegally at a construction site in Wichit.
Japanese man found hanged at hotel
Japanese man found hanged at hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Japanese tourist found hanged in his hotel room in Sakhu, located south of Phuket airport, yesterday (Oct 10).
Marine Police seize four illegal jet-skis, arrest two operators
Marine Police seize four illegal jet-skis, arrest two operators
PHUKET: Marine Police have seized four illegal jet-skis and arrested two operators who were preparing to offer services to tourists without the proper licences.
Motorbike rider killed, run over by truck
Motorbike rider killed, run over by truck
PHUKET: A 48-year-old man from Samut Prakan died after the motorbike he was riding struck a pickup truck on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday evening (Oct 10), sending the man under the wheels of a trailer truck.
Thailand elected to UN Human Rights Council
Thailand elected to UN Human Rights Council
GENEVA: Thailand has succeeded in its bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, for a three-year term starting on Jan 1, 2025.
Rafael Nadal calls time on epic, iconic tennis career
Rafael Nadal calls time on epic, iconic tennis career
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal yesterday (Oct 10) announced he will retire at the end of the season having “come full circle” in a tennis career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Original shrine takes to streets in Phuket Veg Fest, Foreigner’s body found off Patong || Oct 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Original shrine takes to streets in Phuket Veg Fest, Foreigner’s body found off Patong || Oct 10
PHUKET XTRA - October 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian man questioned for selling tours directly to tourists
Russian man questioned for selling tours directly to tourists
PHUKET: Police are questioning a Russian man for illegally selling tours directly to tourists at a tour kiosk in Karon.
Confidence in tourism sector takes a hit
Confidence in tourism sector takes a hit
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index in the third quarter plunged year-on-year and remained below the benchmark, hampered by sluggish spending from factory closures, unemployment, rising non-performing loans and severe flooding in both Thailand and abroad, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Kathu Shrine joins Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions
Kathu Shrine joins Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions
PHUKET: Devotees and 'mah song' spirit mediums from the Kathu Shrine, birthplace of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, took to the streets today (Oct 10), marking the 199th year of the festival.
Phuket reservoirs hit capacity
Phuket reservoirs hit capacity
PHUKET: The water level at Phuket’s Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn has reached 103% of capacity, while the water levels at the island’s two other main reservoirs ‒ Bang Wad in Kathu and Klong Kta in Chalong ‒ are also nearly full.
Body of foreign man found adrift south of Patong
Body of foreign man found adrift south of Patong
PHUKET: Police are trying to identify the body of a foreign man found in the water south of Patong Beach early this morning (Oct 10).
‘Many More To Get,’ says Root after England Test runs landmark
‘Many More To Get,’ says Root after England Test runs landmark
CRICKET: Joe Root said there are “many more runs to get” after he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s greatest Test match run-maker yesterday (Oct 9).
Karon Police confirm Big Buddha charges for encroachment
Karon Police confirm Big Buddha charges for encroachment
PHUKET: The Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Sattha Foundation 45, which operates the tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint, has been charged with illegally clearing and damaging forest land without permission, Karon Police have confirmed.
Crowds gather for Veg Fest knife ladder ritual
Crowds gather for Veg Fest knife ladder ritual
PHUKET: Throngs of spectators gathered at the Bang Neow ‘Tao Bo Keng’ Shrine last night (Oct 9) to witness the ‘mah song’ spirit medium ritual of climbing a knife ladder, held as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
South on alert as heavy rain poses flood risk
South on alert as heavy rain poses flood risk
BANGKOK: People in the South are being warned to brace for torrential rains that started yesterday (Oct 9) and will continue until Saturday, potentially triggering flash floods.
Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China’s Li
Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China’s Li
VIENTIANE: Southeast Asian leaders will hold summit talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang today (Oct 10), with the disputed South China Sea on the agenda after months of escalating clashes between Beijing’s vessels and Philippine and Vietnamese fishermen.