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Phuket honours Chulalongkorn Day
Phuket honours Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials today (Oct 23) paid tribute to the life and reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), often referred to by Thais as ’Piya Maharat’, meaning ‘Great Beloved King’, as the nation commemorated Chulalongkorn Day, marking the great monarch’s death 113 years ago.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gears up for Vegetarian Festival final bonfire, Re-evaluating Phuket ‘farm’ land || Oct 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gears up for Vegetarian Festival final bonfire, Re-evaluating Phuket ‘farm’ land || Oct 23
PHUKET XTRA - October 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sui Boon Tong Shrine leads last morning street procession
Sui Boon Tong Shrine leads last morning street procession
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian Festival entered its last day of festivities with mah song spirit mediums and devotees from the Lor Rong Shrine, also called the Sui Boon Thong Shrine, taking to the streets this morning (Oct 23).
Kohli hits 95 as unbeaten India down New Zealand at World Cup
Kohli hits 95 as unbeaten India down New Zealand at World Cup
CRICKET: Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup yesterday (Oct 22) although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international centuries.
Night patrols return to Patong Beach
Night patrols return to Patong Beach
PHUKET: Patong Surf Life Saving has announced that nighttime beach patrols have resumed in their efforts to increase safety on the sands at Patong during hours of the dark.
Indigenous Australians denounce ‘shameful’ rights referendum result
Indigenous Australians denounce ‘shameful’ rights referendum result
SYDNEY: Aboriginal Australian leaders ended a vow of silence today (Oct 23) to condemn the collapse of an Indigenous rights referendum, denouncing the “shameful” majority who opposed the landmark proposal.
Verstappen hails ‘incredible’ 50th career win in Texas
Verstappen hails ‘incredible’ 50th career win in Texas
FORMULA ONE: Freshly minted triple world champion Max Verstappen completed a hat trick of Texan victories yesterday (Oct 22) when he claimed the 50th win of his career in a tense and strategic United States Grand Prix.
10 farmers die from melioidosis outbreak
10 farmers die from melioidosis outbreak
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned farmers about a new outbreak of melioidosis which has killed 10 farmers in Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima and Songkhla.
Police warn of Phuket Town traffic disruptions for last day of Veg Fest
Police warn of Phuket Town traffic disruptions for last day of Veg Fest
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police has cautioned motorists of traffic disruptions in Phuket Town tonight (Oct 23) as street processions make their way to Saphan HIn for the mass ritual to send the Nine Emperor Gods back to the heavens.
Environment Minister pays visit to Sirinath National Park
Environment Minister pays visit to Sirinath National Park
PHUKET: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, paid a visit to Phuket yesterday (Oct 21) to inspect Sirinath National Park before heading to the Royal Thai Army’s Andaman Sea base.
PM pitches free trade deal with GCC countries
PM pitches free trade deal with GCC countries
BANGKOK: Thailand intends to have a free trade agreement with member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to promote trade and investment, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
New dive spot hopes to lessen pressure on local reefs
New dive spot hopes to lessen pressure on local reefs
PHUKET: A new diving attraction has officially been declared near Racha Yai Island which authorities hope will lessen the pressure on nearby coral reefs ahead of the high tourist season.
‘Knife ladder’ climb wows crowds at Bang Neow Shrine
‘Knife ladder’ climb wows crowds at Bang Neow Shrine
PHUKET: Crowds of locals and tourists alike looked on in awe last night (Oct 21) as devotees climbed the 72-step “knife ladder” in front of Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town as part of the ongoing Vegetarian Festival celebrations.
Green Thoughts: Bad guys in your garden
Green Thoughts: Bad guys in your garden
Insects are everywhere. One million different species is probably an underestimate. And while most arthropoda are in decline, victims of pesticides and loss of habitat, your average gardener in Phuket will attest that these critters still lurk everywhere in his carefully tended flower beds and vegetable plots.
Man Utd say ‘big goodbye’ to Bobby Charlton with emotional win
Man Utd say ‘big goodbye’ to Bobby Charlton with emotional win
FOOTBALL: Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1 yesterday (Oct 21) on an emotionally charged evening as the Premier League giants said a “big goodbye” to club great Bobby Charlton, who died earlier in the day.
Navy inspects rescue workers’ readiness ahead of high season
Navy inspects rescue workers’ readiness ahead of high season
PHUKET: Rescue personnel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, along with other relevant agencies and organisations, participated in a mass assembly in Phang Nga this week to showcase their readiness for the upcoming high season.
Pollard breaks England hearts to send South Africa into final
Pollard breaks England hearts to send South Africa into final
RUGBY: Handre Pollard broke English hearts as he landed a 49-metre penalty three minutes from time to book South Africa’s place in the World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France yesterday (Oct 21).
Thai athletes ready for Asian Para Games
Thai athletes ready for Asian Para Games
ASIAN PARA GAMES: Thai athletes were given a rousing send off as they jetted off to the 4th Asian Para Games which starts in Hangzhou, China today (Oct 22).
Anti-Israel protest at Bangkok embassy
Anti-Israel protest at Bangkok embassy
BANGKOK: More than 300 Thai Muslims and Palestinians gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok yesterday (Oct 21) to condemn Israel and the United States for the ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip and demand that Israel stop “genocide”.