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Leclerc on shock pole after Verstappen fumble
Leclerc on shock pole after Verstappen fumble
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has taken a surprise pole position ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris after 2023 champion Max Verstappen dropped out of qualifying with a track limits infringement at the United States Grand Prix yesterday (Oct 20).
Workers can return to Israel after war
Workers can return to Israel after war
BANGKOK: Israel is willing to welcome back Thai workers if and when the Israel-Hamas war de-escalates, according to the Labour Ministry’s permanent secretary, Pairote Chotikasathien.
Patong SME festival underway
Patong SME festival underway
PHUKET: An initiative to promote and support small businesses is taking place at Patong Beach this weekend, it was announced yesterday (Oct 20).
Visa waivers for India, Taiwan on wish list
Visa waivers for India, Taiwan on wish list
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes travellers from Taiwan and India will be next in line for visa waivers if visa-free entry for mainland Chinese tourists is made permanent, as proposed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Phuket Town streets dazzled by Jui Tui Shrine procession
Phuket Town streets dazzled by Jui Tui Shrine procession
PHUKET: This morning saw the customary Buddha procession take place in the streets of Phuket Town as the Vegetarian Festival entered its seventh day.
Man City seek to stop rot as Chelsea host Arsenal
Man City seek to stop rot as Chelsea host Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are aiming to avoid a third straight Premier League defeat for the first time in seven years when they host Brighton today (Oct 21), while Arsenal will provide a stiff test for resurgent Chelsea.
Family fun returns with ‘The Secret Kingdom’
Family fun returns with ‘The Secret Kingdom’
One of the things you often hear from parents these days is that the family films of today are nothing like the films they grew up with. Gone are the days of mystical journeys of magic and exploration and instead they have been replaced with epic superhero films that are sometimes even a little questionable for the younger members of the families watching them.
All Blacks surpass national hopes by reaching World Cup final
All Blacks surpass national hopes by reaching World Cup final
RUGBY: New Zealand’s incoming prime minister joined his countrymen in heaping praise on an All Blacks side that has exceeded national expectations by reaching the Rugby World Cup final.
Anti-graft body studying B10,000 handout
Anti-graft body studying B10,000 handout
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed that it is closely examining the government’s B10,000 digital money handout and is inviting more economic experts to join its scrutiny of the project.
Phuket Dojo students continue to conquer
Phuket Dojo students continue to conquer
MMA: The team from the Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket continue to impress at international tournament level after winning yet more medals on their travels recently.
Phuket ‘SorPorKor’ land for tourism under review
Phuket ‘SorPorKor’ land for tourism under review
PHUKET: Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thamanat Prompow was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 20) to review plans to allow farmers to develop ‘SorPorKor’ land into areas that generate income from tourism.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Vegetarian Fest gains momentum, Phuketian returns from Israel, Rawai fire || Oct 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Vegetarian Fest gains momentum, Phuketian returns from Israel, Rawai fire || Oct 20
PHUKET XTRA - October 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Planned water outage to hit Chalong
Planned water outage to hit Chalong
PHUKET: Residents and businesses tin Chalong will see their mains water supply shut off tomorrow (Oct 21) while workers upgrade the water-supply system.
Penthouse gutted by fire in Rawai
Penthouse gutted by fire in Rawai
PHUKET: A fire broke out in Rawai this morning (Oct 20), causing damage to an upper-level of a residential building in Soi Saiyuan 9 but not resulting in any casualties.
Phuket City Police chief defends B4.6mn fleet of new motorbikes
Phuket City Police chief defends B4.6mn fleet of new motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket City Police Chief Pol Col Pratuang Pholmana has defended the provision of 51 new motorbikes to be used by Traffic Police in carrying out their duties.
‘Purpose-driven’ Springboks braced for England showdown
‘Purpose-driven’ Springboks braced for England showdown
RUGBY: For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay your body on the line in a World Cup semi-final.
Phuket worker returns from Israel
Phuket worker returns from Israel
PHUKET: Phuket officials were on hand at Phuket International Airport late last night (Oct 19) to welcome back an island resident who has returned after being evacuated from Israel.
Besieged Palestinians await aid as Israel pounds Gaza
Besieged Palestinians await aid as Israel pounds Gaza
ISRAEL: Palestinians desperately awaited a first delivery of international emergency aid to Gaza today (Oct 20), as Israeli forces pounded the enclave from the air and warned a ground invasion was coming “soon”.
Phuket Veg Fest gains momentum
Phuket Veg Fest gains momentum
PHUKET: The Phuket Vegetarian festival continued to gain momentum today as mah song spirit mediums and devotees from the Bang Neow Shrine held their street procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 20).
Phuket readies for another long weekend
Phuket readies for another long weekend
PHUKET: All government offices across the island will be closed on Monday (Oct 23) as the nation honours the national public holiday Chulalongkorn Day, celebrating the life and reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on the anniversary of his death in 1910.