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A day of Remembrance
A day of Remembrance
The Phuket Veterans are hosting Phuket’s first Remembrance (Armistice) service on Saturday, November 11, this year. Everyone is welcome to come along to pay their respects and give thanks to those who made the ultimate self-sacrifice for the freedom that we enjoy today. It is important that, as we remember those who lost their lives or were injured in conflict, their story is passed on to future generations, so children are very much welcome too. Here, The Phuket News speaks with Steve Pearce, founder of the Phuket Veterans (International Veterans Association), about the event.
Phuket’s high season calls for blood donations from foreigners
Phuket’s high season calls for blood donations from foreigners
PHUKET: Foreign tourists and expat residents in Phuket have received an urgent call to participate in the island-wide blood donation drive throughout November. As the high season in tourism commences, concerns about a severe shortage of blood for transfusions in Phuket have arisen. All people are welcome, though RH-Negative donors are in the highest demand.
Australia knock England out, rain saves Pakistan
Australia knock England out, rain saves Pakistan
CRICKET: Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked defending champions England out of the World Cup with a 33-run win yesterday (Nov 3).
Newcastle inflict first defeat on Arsenal, Fernandes rescues Man Utd
Newcastle inflict first defeat on Arsenal, Fernandes rescues Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Arsenal were beaten in the Premier League for the first time this season at Newcastle yesterday (Nov 4) as Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage time winner at Fulham eased the pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Phuket Immigration crackdown results in 188 arrests in one year
Phuket Immigration crackdown results in 188 arrests in one year
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau has entered its second year of the “Crime Free Phuket’ campaign with the arrest of a foreign man on overstay charges this Saturday (Nov 4). In the previous 12 months of the campaign, there were 188 arrests, with 66 of them on overstay charges.
Phuket nurses lauded for off-duty aid to accident victims
Phuket nurses lauded for off-duty aid to accident victims
PHUKET: The Nurses Association of Thailand has publicly recognised three dedicated Phuket nurses for their commitment to the community by providing crucial first aid to those in need while off duty.
Verstappen tops stormy qualifying in Brazil
Verstappen tops stormy qualifying in Brazil
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has stormed to pole in a bizarre thunderstruck conclusion to qualifying at the São Paulo Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 3).
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings game horror to the big screen
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings game horror to the big screen
One quick look at the trailer for brand-new horror film ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and you could be forgiven for wondering what kind of film you were about to experience. The trailer looks quirky – even funny in parts, which is mildly deceptive because the film goes into some territory many will not expect it to.
Trucker charged after six-wheeler slams roadside barrier on Patong Hill
Trucker charged after six-wheeler slams roadside barrier on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A 59-year-old truck driver from Ubon Ratchathani narrowly escaped injury when he lost control of his vehicle on Patong Hill on Friday (Nov 3). Fortunately, a roadside barrier prevented the truck from rolling down the slope, limiting the consequences to property damage.
Brave Generation Academy Expands to Phuket: Revolutionising Education for the Young Minds of Thailand
Brave Generation Academy Expands to Phuket: Revolutionising Education for the Young Minds of Thailand
Brave Generation Academy (BGA), a renowned educational institution focused on personalised learning and innovation, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first Hub in the vibrant city of Phuket, Thailand. Already in eight other countries around the globe (and coming soon to the UK and Australia!) BGA has partnered with Yedda Blue to bring its revolutionary educational model to the local community, offering young Learners an educational experience like no other.
TAT pins hopes on final two months
TAT pins hopes on final two months
BANGKOK: The tourism sector needs to maintain its momentum in the final two months of the year to reach its revenue target of B2.38 trillion as total receipts tallied B1.67trn for the first 10 months, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Govt adjusts rule on meth possession
Govt adjusts rule on meth possession
BANGKOK: A person who possesses no more than five methamphetamine pills will be regarded as a drug user, not a dealer, the Public Health Ministry says, citing the conclusion of a discussion on the matter by related stakeholders.
Russians book 50% of Phuket high-end suites for New Year
Russians book 50% of Phuket high-end suites for New Year
PHUKET: Up to half of the bookings in luxury hotels in Phuket this high season have come from wealthy tourists from Russia planning to spend the New Year in Thailand instead of Europe and other once-popular but now hard-to-reach destinations. Some upscale resorts are already reporting Russian guests constituting half of all their clients.
Lost wallet ordeal ends happily for Russian visitor in Phuket
Lost wallet ordeal ends happily for Russian visitor in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Tourist Assistance Center (TAC Phuket) have successfully reunited a Russian tourist with his wallet that he left at one of the immigration counters at Phuket International Airport. The search effort took three days, though the wallet was left behind at an immigration counter.
Food on stove triggers fire alarm in Chalong
Food on stove triggers fire alarm in Chalong
PHUKET: Municipal firefighters from the Chalong branch of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (DDPM) responded to a call from a residential area near Wat Chalong yesterday (Nov 2) after residents were alarmed by smoke emanating from one of the houses.
Flood prevention project begins in Samkong
Flood prevention project begins in Samkong
PHUKET: Long-awaited measures to alleviate the impact of seasonal rains and prevent flooding in Soi Phaniang, Samkong, quietly commenced earlier this week.
Phuket Immigration encourages residents to report illegal foreign business
Phuket Immigration encourages residents to report illegal foreign business
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau has extended its gratitude to local residents for their continuous reporting of foreign nationals suspected of conducting illegal business on the island or working illegally, despite no publicised arrests being made based on these complaints.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surveying the upcoming Kathu-Srisoonthorn Rd, Water pipeline is back, Mass evacuation || Nov 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surveying the upcoming Kathu-Srisoonthorn Rd, Water pipeline is back, Mass evacuation || Nov 3
PHUKET XTRA - November 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Troubled Man Utd urged to stick together as Spurs face Pochettino reunion
Troubled Man Utd urged to stick together as Spurs face Pochettino reunion
FOOTBALL: Under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag cannot afford another damaging defeat when his troubled side face Fulham tomorrow (Nov 4).
Former crypto tycoon found guilty of massive fraud
Former crypto tycoon found guilty of massive fraud
NEW YORK: Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time cryptocurrency golden boy accused by US prosecutors of stealing billions of dollars of FTX customers’ money, was found guilty yesterday (Nov 2) on all counts, and now faces up to 110 years behind bars.