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Foreign tourist arrivals reach 22mn
Foreign tourist arrivals reach 22mn
BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed more than 22 million foreign tourists over the past 10 months, with the government’s visa-free policy helping boost arrivals, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Mass Thai evacuation plan readied
Mass Thai evacuation plan readied
BANGKOK: The government is planning a mass evacuation of Thais in Israel as the Israel-Gaza war is expected to escalate, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Nov 2), speaking after chairing his first meeting of the National Defence Council.
Phuket Rotary Club charity fun run confirmed
Phuket Rotary Club charity fun run confirmed
RUNNING: The Rotary Club of Phuket has confirmed the return of the its annual charity fun run later this month.
Phuket woman wins B24mn on lottery
Phuket woman wins B24mn on lottery
PHUKET: A 48-year-old woman in Phuket Town has won B24 million on the Government Lottery drawn on Wednesday (Nov 1).
 
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket driver lucky to be alive, Major Patong Rd reopens, 10-pill limit rule? || Nov 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket driver lucky to be alive, Major Patong Rd reopens, 10-pill limit rule? || Nov 2
PHUKET XTRA - November 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit
UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit
UNITED KINGDOM: Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday (Nov 1) agreed on the “need for international action” as political and tech leaders gathered for the world’s first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
Overnight water repairs to impact several tambons
Overnight water repairs to impact several tambons
PHUKET: Several parts of Phuket will be without access to water this evening (Nov 2) through tomorrow morning as maintenance repair work is planned, the Provincial Water Authority (PWA) confirmed earlier today.
Patong’s Phra Mettha Rd finally reopens
Patong’s Phra Mettha Rd finally reopens
PHUKET: The section of Phra Mettha Rd in Patong that has been closed to traffic for the past four months finally reopened yesterday (Nov 1).
Car crushed by 22-wheeler in Phuket underpass
Car crushed by 22-wheeler in Phuket underpass
PHUKET: A woman escaped serious injury when the car she was driving collided into and was crushed by a 22-wheeled truck and trailer in the Samkong Underpass early this morning (Nov 2).
Action continues on new Kathu-Srisoonthorn road
Action continues on new Kathu-Srisoonthorn road
PHUKET: Surveys and inspections will be conducted, and maps showing land boundaries will be created, in order for the proposed new road joining Kathu and Srisoonthorn to proceed, a working group created to see the new road to fruition has confirmed.
As Phuket tourism market recovers, potential infrastructure crisis looms
As Phuket tourism market recovers, potential infrastructure crisis looms
PHUKET: Phuket hotels experienced promising momentum for the first half of 2023, which has set an optimistic path for the remainder of the year. At the mid-year juncture, international and domestic flight volume was already up 75% over total flights in 2022. 
THAI to fly to Istanbul from Dec 1
THAI to fly to Istanbul from Dec 1
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) will start direct flights between Bangkok and Istanbul on Dec 1.
Biden vs Trump, the unwanted rematch for America’s soul
Biden vs Trump, the unwanted rematch for America’s soul
WASHINGTON: While the stakes could hardly be higher for American democracy, voters are increasingly turned off by the apparently inevitable rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Governor calls in OrSor for social order
Governor calls in OrSor for social order
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the official launch of a campaign yesterday (Nov 1) that will see the Phuket branch of the Volunteer Defense Corps (OrSor) used to provide extra security and target criminals during the upcoming tourism high season.
South Africa thrash New Zealand at cricket World Cup
South Africa thrash New Zealand at cricket World Cup
CRICKET: Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the World Cup while Rassie van der Dussen cracked his second as South Africa thrashed New Zealand by 190 runs yesterday (Nov 1) to take a step closer to the semi-finals.
Israeli PM promises support for hostages
Israeli PM promises support for hostages
BANGKOK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his condolences to Thailand for the deaths of Thai nationals during the conflict in Gaza and promised his full support in rescuing any Thais held hostage by Hamas, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Phuket to host UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ conference
Phuket to host UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ conference
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy 2024 conference, Phuket CIty Municipality has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi drivers feel threatened over Patong’s planned ‘baht bus’ service and hold protest || Nov 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi drivers feel threatened over Patong’s planned ‘baht bus’ service and hold protest || Nov 1
PHUKET XTRA - November 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand