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Fun run to support disabled community
Fun run to support disabled community
RUNNING: A charity fun run to help aid disabled members of the community in Phuket has been confirmed, authorities confirmed on Friday (Apr 28).
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
HONG KONG: China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernising the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say.
PTA hails China roadshow
PTA hails China roadshow
BANGKOK: A tourism promotion roadshow in China is expected to bring at least 1.5 million Chinese travellers back to the resort island of Phuket and generate B30 billion, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) president Thaneth Tantipiriyakij.
Growing goodies in the garden
Growing goodies in the garden
In Thailand one is spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing edible plants to grow. If you can be bothered to count the number of different fruits and vegetables in any fresh market in Phuket, you will find at least 50 different species on display. And nearly all of them are cultivated in Thailand.
Charity boxing match to help Pa Khlok drug rehab program
Charity boxing match to help Pa Khlok drug rehab program
BOXING: A charity boxing match will be organised later this year to help raise funds for a Pa Khlok-based drug rehabilitation program, it was announced on Friday (Apr 28).
Phuket Opinion: A semblance of reassurance
Phuket Opinion: A semblance of reassurance
PHUKET: It’s amazing what officials can forget even when they are doing an outstanding job trying to explain an incident when they genuinely have no idea what caused it.
Phuket honours Prince’s birthday
Phuket honours Prince’s birthday
PHUKET: Tributes were paid today to mark the 18th birthday of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Sirivibulyarajakumar.
Power bills set to fall for rest of 2023
Power bills set to fall for rest of 2023
BANGKOK: Electricity bills are likely to decline during the last four months of this year, with the power tariff expected to reach B4.30 or B4.40 per kilowatt-hour (unit), according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Title destiny in Man City’s hands as Villa make European push
Title destiny in Man City’s hands as Villa make European push
FOOTBALL: Reigning champions Manchester City will go top of the Premier League table this weekend with victory over Fulham, building on their midweek demolition of title rivals Arsenal.
Phuket Songkran celebrations declared a huge success
Phuket Songkran celebrations declared a huge success
PHUKET: Authorities have declared the recent Songkran celebrations a major success, lauding a variety of activities across the island that attracted significant interest from local residents and tourists alike, which helped boost the local economy.
Phuket targets 70% voter turn out
Phuket targets 70% voter turn out
PHUKET: Government officials in Phuket have declared they expect at least 70% of eligible voters to turn out and cast their vote in the upcoming General Election.
Evil Dead back on the ‘rise’
Evil Dead back on the ‘rise’
Over the past few years horror fans have watched a pretty severe evolution in their cinematic genre. It feels like filmmakers and production studios have wanted to move away from the classic horror tropes of films like ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and ‘Scream’ and the result has been the so-called ‘more intelligent’ and ‘politically inspired films’ like ‘Midsumma’ and ‘Get Out’.
Democrats vow to develop Phuket
Democrats vow to develop Phuket
PHUKET: The Democrat Party is proposing to turn Phuket into a model city and a technology hub.
Evacuated Thais happy to be home
Evacuated Thais happy to be home
BANGKOK: Several students evacuated from war-torn Sudan have safely arrived in their hometowns in the southern province of Pattani.
Leclerc beats Verstappen to surprise Baku pole
Leclerc beats Verstappen to surprise Baku pole
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has swept to pole position for tomorrow’s (Apr 30) Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen after a tense and crash-strewn qualifying hour last night.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: At least 13 victims of suspected serial killer, Fatal Phuket mall jump || April 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: At least 13 victims of suspected serial killer, Fatal Phuket mall jump || April 28
PHUKET XTRA - April 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bodybuilders flex their muscles at Phuket Classic
Bodybuilders flex their muscles at Phuket Classic
BODYBUILDING: The sport of bodybuilding is alive and well on the island of Phuket, as witnessed by the Phuket Classic 2023 event held last Sunday (Apr 23).
Phuket Police publicly destroy 136 illegal guns
Phuket Police publicly destroy 136 illegal guns
PHUKET: Dozens of pistols and several long-barreled firearms were destroyed at the Saphan Hin incinerator today (Apr 28) as Phuket Police were disposing of illegal firearms seized from local residents in various criminal cases.
Fundraising set up for Phuket expat injured in road accident 
Fundraising set up for Phuket expat injured in road accident 
PHUKET: An appeal has been launched to raise funds to pay for medical expenses for well-known Phuket expat Richard Valentine who remains in hospital care after a hit-and-run road accident in Phuket.
Phuket Immigration, PLTO to be open for three days next week
Phuket Immigration, PLTO to be open for three days next week
PHUKET: Due to Coronation Day on May 4 and an extra non-working day on May 5, the Phuket Immigration Office and the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) will be open only for three days in the first week of May.