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Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
TEL AVIV: The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours today (Nov 27), with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a four-year-old orphaned by its attack.
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
Racha Noi cleanup nets 4.5 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: A beach and underwater cleanup at Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket, over the weekend collected more than four tonnes of trash and debris at the idyllic Rang Kai Bay, a popular dive tourist destination.
Verstappen wins again as Ferrari secures runners-up title
Verstappen wins again as Ferrari secures runners-up title
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen won his 19th race of the year at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 26) ahead of a bizarre podium battle that saw Charles Leclerc wave Sergio Pérez into second place before earning back the position after penalties.
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at Korat wedding party
5 killed, 1 wounded by bridegroom at Korat wedding party
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A bridegroom went on a shooting rampage, killing four people including the bride and seriously wounding a man before shooting himself dead with a pistol at his own wedding party on Saturday night (Nov 25), police said.
Askhabov brothers cleared of charges, released
Askhabov brothers cleared of charges, released
PHUKET: MMA fighter Khusein Askhabov and his twin brother Khasan have been cleared of charges of conspiracy to torture and extortion and released, a post on a Russian-language social network has announced.
Food and music festivals set Nai Yang, Srisoonthorn abuzz
Food and music festivals set Nai Yang, Srisoonthorn abuzz
PHUKET: The spirit of Loy Krathong is in the air as the annual Srisoonthorn Carnival and the second Nai Yang Beach Music Festival kicked off yesterday (Nov 25). Both festivals are slated to continue today and conclude tomorrow (Nov 26-27).
Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang
Thai LionAir to probe mid-air engine fire at Don Mueang
BANGKOK: Thai LionAir will investigate an incident on Friday (Nov 24) when an engine of one of its planes caught fire after taking off from Don Mueang International Airport.
Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 finale
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will start the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from pole position ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc today (Nov 26), rescuing his weekend from a practice scare that appeared to have left him on the back foot.
Make mine a ‘Millionaire’
Make mine a ‘Millionaire’
Hunger always comes after long swims at Surin Beach, and I found myself in that exact predicament. Luckily, I didn’t have to go far for some outstanding food; Millionaire Burgers is just a few steps away. A small, straightforward menu that has something for everyone, this is the charm of Millionaire Burger. But I’m getting ahead of myself!
Liverpool hold Man City as Arsenal go top
Liverpool hold Man City as Arsenal go top
FOOTBALL: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser rescued Liverpool in their 1-1 draw at title rivals Manchester City, as Arsenal snatched top spot in the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 win at Brentford yesterday (Nov 25).
Phuket boat saved from sinking after hitting rocks in Krabi
Phuket boat saved from sinking after hitting rocks in Krabi
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy and Koh Lanta National Park officials swiftly came to the aid of four foreign tourists and two Thai nationals after their sailing catamaran collided with rocks on Koh Ha in Krabi province.
Patong Police offer rides to tourist to prevent drunk driving
Patong Police offer rides to tourist to prevent drunk driving
PHUKET: Tourists in Patong, unable to drive due to intoxication, can contact local police officers for assistance in getting back to their accommodation. Patong Police can arrange a taxi or even give tourists a ride in a police vehicle – all to prevent drunk driving.
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target
BANGKOK: The tourism sector is almost certain to miss its lower target of 4 million Chinese arrivals, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now projecting 3.4-3.5 million tourists from the mainland this year, generating B190-196 billion. The target for Chinese arrivals next year is 8.2mn. The TAT initially set a target in February of 5-7mn Chinese arrivals this year.
Water outages to affect Laguna on Loy Krathong
Water outages to affect Laguna on Loy Krathong
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a shut-off of mains water supply in Laguna Phuket in Cherng Talay on Monday (Nov 27) as a new mains pipe is installed in the area.
Soldiers and royals: How Thailand became world champions at petanque
Soldiers and royals: How Thailand became world champions at petanque
PETANQUE: On a shaded practice court in the sticky heat of rainy season in Bangkok, Ratchata Khamdee half-crouches, pauses and launches a petanque boule at the jack.
House crushed by fallen tree branch in Phuket Town
House crushed by fallen tree branch in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A residential building near Satree Phuket School in Phuket Town suffered significant damage yesterday (Nov 23) when a branch of a large tree collapsed onto its roof.
Phuket ramps up marine safety for Loy Krathong
Phuket ramps up marine safety for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket have launched a campaign to enhance water transport safety during the Loy Krathong festival, aiming to prevent accidents involving local boats and instill confidence among tourists. Loy Krathong will be celebrated next Monday (Nov 27) though some festival-related activities have already begun.
Chinese woman arrested for illegal work in Phuket
Chinese woman arrested for illegal work in Phuket
PHUKET: A foreign woman has been arrested in Patong for engaging in illegal work by allegedly soliciting donations in exchange for souvenirs. The suspect was identified in the police report as a “40-year-old Chinese tourist,” but not named.
‘Trolls’ get back together
‘Trolls’ get back together
Was ‘Trolls Band Together’ ever supposed to be a feature film? Or was it just a reason for Grammy-nominated boy band NSYNC to reform (albeit temporarily)? Whatever the case, we end up with one of the most colourful films that you will see this year.
Airports of Thailand to raise passenger service tax
Airports of Thailand to raise passenger service tax
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) will increase passenger service charges at six international airports including Phuket International Airport by B30 from April 1 next year to cover the operating costs of Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (Cupps).