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Temple building damaged by fire in Chalong
Temple building damaged by fire in Chalong
PHUKET: A small building used to coordinate and conduct funerals at Wat Latthiwanaram in Chalong was damaged by fire yesterday (Oct 8).
Phuket to build 4th ‘smart’ pier
Phuket to build 4th ‘smart’ pier
PHUKET: The Phuket regional marine office is upgrading its fourth privately-run pier into a smart pier to facilitate better tourist services.
Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged for assault on tourist
Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged for assault on tourist
PHUKET: Three tuk-tuk drivers in Patong have been charged with “jointly causing harm to another person” after an altercation with a tourist over a B300 fare early yesterday (Oct 8).
Arsenal end Man City hoodoo, Liverpool held by Brighton
Arsenal end Man City hoodoo, Liverpool held by Brighton
FOOTBALL: Arsenal laid down an early marker in the Premier League title race by beating Manchester City 1-0 yesterday (Oct 8), while Liverpool were held by Brighton in a pulsating 2-2 draw.
2 Thais killed, 8 injured, 11 kidnapped in Hamas attack on Israel
2 Thais killed, 8 injured, 11 kidnapped in Hamas attack on Israel
BANGKOK: Two Thais are now known to have died during the Hamas attacks on Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), the premier said after arriving in Hong Kong yesterday afternoon.
Late, late show for Man Utd as 10-man Hot-Spurs go top
Late, late show for Man Utd as 10-man Hot-Spurs go top
FOOTBALL: Scott McTominay’s stoppage-time double gave Manchester United a dramatic 2-1 win at home against Brentford, while 10-man Tottenham climbed to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 victory at Luton yesterday (Oct 7).
Verstappen says third F1 title is his best
Verstappen says third F1 title is his best
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen said his third consecutive drivers’ world title triumph, achieved in yesterday’s sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, was “the one I am most proud of – the best.”
Takraw stars deliver promised golds
Takraw stars deliver promised golds
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand bagged two more gold medals after winning the men’s and women’s sepak takraw regu events on the penultimate day of the 19th Asian Games yesterday (Oct 7).
More than 200 killed in Hamas assault on Israel, 232 killed in Gaza
More than 200 killed in Hamas assault on Israel, 232 killed in Gaza
ISRAEL: Fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas raged Sunday, with hundreds killed on both sides after a surprise attack on Israel prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn they were “embarking on a long and difficult war”.
Daniel showing signs of recovery but in dire need of operation
Daniel showing signs of recovery but in dire need of operation
PHUKET: A 10-year-old boy who was revived after a drowning incident in Phuket earlier this year is in dire need of an operation to alleviate a condition that is hampering his body’s attempt to breathe on its own.
Health officials warn of life-threatening infection during floods
Health officials warn of life-threatening infection during floods
PHUKET: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a warning regarding the potentially lethal leptospirosis infection, which can be contracted through physical contact with contaminated water, such as walking through a flooded area or working in a garden after rain.
Care spares England blushes as Wales see off Georgia
Care spares England blushes as Wales see off Georgia
RUGBY: England survived a huge scare in the Rugby World Cup yesterday (Oct 7), coming from behind courtesy of a late Danny Care try to beat Samoa 18-17.
AoT outlines B6bn Phuket airport expansion
AoT outlines B6bn Phuket airport expansion
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) celebrated the “35th Anniversary” of Phuket International Airport on Friday (Oct 6), with AoT Phuket General Manager Monchai Tanode hailing a great new era for tourism in the region under the new project to expand Phuket airport’s capacity and the plan to build a new ‘Andaman Airport’ in Khok Kloi, Phang Nga.
Three more arrests for ‘selling bullets’ to mall gunman
Three more arrests for ‘selling bullets’ to mall gunman
BANGKOK: Three more suspects ‒ two men and a woman ‒ have been arrested separately in Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan for allegedly selling bullets to a 14-year-old boy who went on a shooting rampage inside Siam Paragon shopping mall earlier this week.
Drug arrests continue
Drug arrests continue
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police are continuing their campaign against the proliferation of drugs on the streets with the arrests of four men in front of a house in Ratsada.
Baan Don honours traditional ‘Jad’ festival
Baan Don honours traditional ‘Jad’ festival
PHUKET: Villagers in Baan Don, Cherng Talay, held their annual street procession to commemorate the ‘Jad’ festival today (Oct 7), remaining the only village on the island to maintain public observance of the Thai festival.
New ‘Exorcist’ film to test true believers
New ‘Exorcist’ film to test true believers
In a world where remakes and reboots are now a frequent occurrence in the cinematic sphere it must be acknowledged that filmmakers that take on the task of rebirthing a classic film are taking on a very brave role. Get it wrong and the fans of the original film will launch a hate campaign that could see said filmmaker finding themselves making B or C Grade movies for the rest of their Hollywood career.
France thrash Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarters
France thrash Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarters
RUGBY: Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco’s France try record as Les Bleus secured a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with a 60-7 thumping of sorry Italy yesterday (Oct 6).
Five nabbed in Rawai sea gypsy village drug bust
Five nabbed in Rawai sea gypsy village drug bust
PHUKET: Five men have been arrested in an anti-drug raid conducted in Rawai sea gypsy village by a joint team of Muang Phuket District officials and drug suppression officers earlier this week.
35 named for charter rewrite panel
35 named for charter rewrite panel
BANGKOK: The panel to draft a referendum on amending the charter will meet on Tuesday (Oct 10) after the Cabinet this week approved the appointment of its 35 members, according to member Chusak Sirinil.