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New EV Smart Bus launched for Phuket Town - Patong
New EV Smart Bus launched for Phuket Town - Patong
PHUKET: Phuket Smart Bus (PKSB) has launched a new electric bus service connecting Phuket Town and Patong. The new service begins today (Oct 10), and costs just B50 per passenger.
Klopp to return as head of Red Bull football operations
Klopp to return as head of Red Bull football operations
FOOTBALL: Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has a new role as head of football operations at Red Bull, which owns the RB Leipzig, Salzburg and New York clubs, the company said yesterday (Oct 9).
Cannabis controls to be tightened
Cannabis controls to be tightened
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will issue a new ministerial regulation to tighten control of the production, import, export, sale and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thousands come out for Jui Tui in Veg Festival, Ceremony for bus fire victims || Oct 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thousands come out for Jui Tui in Veg Festival, Ceremony for bus fire victims || Oct 9
PHUKET XTRA - October 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thousands join Jui Tui procession for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Thousands join Jui Tui procession for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people took part in the street procession organised by the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town today (Oct 9), marking the seventh day of the this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Tak Bai victims fret as deadline looms
Tak Bai victims fret as deadline looms
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has warned that if the statute of limitations in the case concerning the Tak Bai massacre expires without justice being seen to be served, it will further inflate concerns that the nation’s legal system operates on double standards.
Woman fights off intruder, escapes sexual assault
Woman fights off intruder, escapes sexual assault
PHUKET: A woman has reported to the police that a man broke into her room, attempted to sexually assault her and then robbed her. She screamed for help, but the man punched her in the eye and fled.
Russian regions up army pay to get more men to fight in Ukraine
Russian regions up army pay to get more men to fight in Ukraine
MOSCOW: Several Russian regions have announced significant pay and bonus hikes for those signing up to fight in Ukraine, as Moscow seeks to boost military recruitment in the offensive’s third year.
Man dies in early morning fall from motorbike
Man dies in early morning fall from motorbike
PHUKET: A man died on Wiset Rd in Rawai early this morning (Oct 9) after he drifted into the central reservation and fell, with his head hitting the road.
Thousands farewell students, teachers killed by bus inferno
Thousands farewell students, teachers killed by bus inferno
UTHAI THANI: Families and friends of the 20 students and three teachers killed in last week’s bus blaze gathered at their school yesterday (Oct 8) to bid them farewell, in a royally sponsored cremation ceremony.
10mn tourist arrivals sought in final quarter to reach target
10mn tourist arrivals sought in final quarter to reach target
BANGKOK: The fourth quarter will require at least 10.1 million foreign tourist arrivals, or a 25% year-on-year increase, in order to reach the 36.7mn tourists targeted for 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Four drug suspects arrested at one Patong hotel room
Four drug suspects arrested at one Patong hotel room
PHUKET: Police have announced the arrests for four drug suspects at a hotel room in Patong.
Plenty of rugby action on the horizon
Plenty of rugby action on the horizon
RUGBY: While the international Rugby Championship is now over, the Top 14 and the Gallagher English Premiership competitions are underway, and tours from the Southern hemisphere to Europe and the UK are fast approaching.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gun in suitcase at Phuket Airport, Push for ‘healthier’ Phuket Vegetarian Festival || Oct 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gun in suitcase at Phuket Airport, Push for ‘healthier’ Phuket Vegetarian Festival || Oct 8
PHUKET XTRA - October 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
VOYAGE - An Exhibition by Edmund Tan
VOYAGE - An Exhibition by Edmund Tan
Join Us for the Opening Party! We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of "VOYAGE", our first exhibition. Step into the world of local artist Edmund Tan and explore his captivating photography series, capturing the breathtaking journey to Zermatt, Switzerland. Enjoy special LIVE music from the artist and special guest. As you stroll through Black Turtle, all three floors will showcase Tan’s powerful and timeless works. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Bang Neow Shrine joins Veg Fest processions
Bang Neow Shrine joins Veg Fest processions
PHUKET: Devotees and ‘mah song’ spirit mediums from the popular Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town held their street procession for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival today (Oct 8), the sixth day of the annual festival.
Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow
Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow
BASKETBALL: LeBron James and eldest son Bronny James claimed a piece of NBA history on Sunday (Oct 6) after making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida
Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida
TREASURE ISLAND: Hurricane Milton exploded in strength yesterday (Oct 7) to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for Florida, threatening the US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks.
Amazing Thailand is back
Amazing Thailand is back
BANGKOK: The government has launched “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism Year 2025” alongside six global tourism companies to help attract more visitors and meet its targets.
Swiss man arrested with gun in suitcase at Phuket Airport
Swiss man arrested with gun in suitcase at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: An 82-year-old Swiss man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after airport security discovered a handgun in his luggage last night (Oct 7).