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Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup
Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup
CRICKET: Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup yesterday (Oct 17) as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ over Gaza hospital strike
Lebanon’s Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ over Gaza hospital strike
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah movement yesterday (Oct 17) called for a “day of rage” to condemn a strike on a Gaza Strip hospital as hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the French and US embassies in protest.
Samkong Shrine devotees hit the streets
Samkong Shrine devotees hit the streets
PHUKET: Mah song spirit mediums and devotees from the Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Samkong took the streets for their street procession this morning (Oct 18), as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival entered its fourth day, and its third day of street processions.
Red Cross calls for blood donations
Red Cross calls for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society and the Phuket Blood Bank have launched a mobile blood donation drive for the duration of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Intel unit to help curb illegal wildlife trade
Intel unit to help curb illegal wildlife trade
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has set up an intelligence unit to help suppress the illegal trade in wildlife.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Decline in Chinese visitors, Phuket shooting simulation, Visa extensions for Russians || Oct 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Decline in Chinese visitors, Phuket shooting simulation, Visa extensions for Russians || Oct 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Trump given partial gag order in election conspiracy trial
Trump given partial gag order in election conspiracy trial
WASHINGTON: The federal judge set to preside over Donald Trump’s trial for conspiring to overturn the 2020 US election imposed a partial gag order on the former president yesterday (Oct 16).
Prachachat looking to expunge erroneous criminal records
Prachachat looking to expunge erroneous criminal records
NARATHIWAT: The Prachachat Party has confirmed it is seeking to expunge “erroneous criminal records” affecting some groups of people, especially those in the deep South.
Phuket Veg Fest processions continue
Phuket Veg Fest processions continue
PHUKET: The street processions for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 17) as Mah Song and devotees from the Sapam Shrine and the Bang Khu Shrine took to the streets.
Cabinet approves visa extension for Russian tourists
Cabinet approves visa extension for Russian tourists
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has given its approval for an extension of the visa-free stay for Russian tourists to 90 days in an effort to boost tourism in Thailand.
IOC approves cricket for 2028 LA Olympics
IOC approves cricket for 2028 LA Olympics
OLYMPICS: Cricket will feature as one of five new sports at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, organisers announced yesterday (Oct 16).
Another Thai killed in Israel, another taken hostage
Another Thai killed in Israel, another taken hostage
BANGKOK: An additional Thai worker was confirmed killed in Israel and another was taken hostage, and the situation there remains critical, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Oct 16).
Police stage ‘Active Shooter Training’ at Central
Police stage ‘Active Shooter Training’ at Central
PHUKET: Officers from Region 8 Police staged an ‘active shooter training’ emergency-response drill at Central Phuket shopping mall yesterday (Oct 16) before the mall opened to shoppers.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm on Friday the 3rd of November. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be the Thailand International Boat Show 2024 (TIBS) which will take place at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina between 11 – 14 January 2024, with over 6,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors expected to attend. See www.thailandinternationalboatshow.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. To join our mailing list click this link https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe... Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off! Brit left stranded, 800kg cleared from Racha reef || Oct 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off! Brit left stranded, 800kg cleared from Racha reef || Oct 16
PHUKET XTRA - October 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pita hears issues in Phuket
Pita hears issues in Phuket
PHUKET: Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 15) to conduct several site inspections and speak with local residents and officials about key issues affecting them and projects they wanted to see move forward.
One million Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack
One million Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack
GAZA STRIP: More than one million people have been forced from their homes in the northern Gaza Strip since Israel began its bombardment against Hamas, the UN said yesterday (Oct 15), warning of dire conditions on the ground.
Afghanistan defeat champions England in World Cup shock
Afghanistan defeat champions England in World Cup shock
CRICKET: Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks yesterday (Oct 15) when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi.
64 arrested on drugs, firearms charges in seven days
64 arrested on drugs, firearms charges in seven days
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police arrested 64 people in just seven days last week as they continue their campaign to increase security and safety for tourists arriving on the visa-free scheme for Chinese and Kazakhstan nationals.
Police investigate apparent gun suicide in Phuket Town
Police investigate apparent gun suicide in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 43-year-old manager of a car detailing centre in Phuket Town by apparent gun suicide on Saturday night (Oct 14).