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Drug arrests continue
Drug arrests continue
PHUKET: While Phuket residents struggle against the continuing downpours and floods, Phuket police and other anti-drugs officials have been proud to announce the arrests of several suspects on drug charges, including one man found with two pills.
Australian sports stars revolt over mining, fossil fuel sponsorships
Australian sports stars revolt over mining, fossil fuel sponsorships
CRICKET / NETBALL: Stars from two of Australia’s favourite sporting codes are pushing back against lucrative energy and mining sponsorship deals, with cricket captain Pat Cummins leading the charge yesterday (Oct 18).
Flood recovery efforts target hard-hit communities
Flood recovery efforts target hard-hit communities
PHUKET: Disaster officials focussed flood relief efforts on Thepkrasattri and Sirsoonthorn yesterday (Oct 18), where torrential rain struck again, adding to local residents woes as they continued to cope with standing floodwaters.
COVID policy delays return of Chinese
COVID policy delays return of Chinese
BUSINESS: Even with relaxed rules for foreign-invested travel agencies in some provinces and municipalities in China to conduct outbound tourism, the continuation of the zero-COVID policy means tour operators in Thailand might have to wait until the end of next year for the return of this market.
Families of pub inferno victims seek action against state officials
Families of pub inferno victims seek action against state officials
CHON BURI: Families of victims of the horrendous Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district have demanded legal action be taken against state officials for dereliction of duty, as the death toll in the Aug 5 blaze climbed to 25.
Weather warning remains as torrential downpours continue
Weather warning remains as torrential downpours continue
PHUKET: The heavy rainfall weather warning for Phuket was re-issued this morning (Oct 19), warning people of more flash floods and possible landslides, with the warning now extended to remain in effect until Saturday (Oct 22).
Emergency power outage to hit Kamala
Emergency power outage to hit Kamala
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has posted an “emergency power outage announcement” for tomorrow (Oct 19).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rains continue to batter Phuket as island tries to recover || October 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rains continue to batter Phuket as island tries to recover || October 18
PHUKET XTRA - October 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Flood relief continues as more rain brings isolated flooding
Flood relief continues as more rain brings isolated flooding
PHUKET: Flood relief efforts continued today (Oct 18) as more heavy downpours added to woes whose homes were already flooded, and for the first time since Sunday caused isolated minor flooding in areas south of Phuket Town.
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
SINGAPORE: A Singapore film on religious and LGBTQ issues that premiered in New York this year has been banned in the city-state because it could create “social division”, authorities said.
Mai Khao hosts fundraising bike race for local schools
Mai Khao hosts fundraising bike race for local schools
CYCLING: Authorities in Mai Khao have announced a fund-raising bicycle ride will be held on Sunday (Oct 23) to raise money to help purchase essential supplies for five local schools.
Man City stumble gives Spurs, Chelsea hope of title fight
Man City stumble gives Spurs, Chelsea hope of title fight
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s first defeat of the season has given the rest of the Premier League hope that the title race is not a foregone conclusion as Tottenham and Chelsea seek to close at the top of the table tomorrow (Oct 19).
Concerns raised as reservoirs hit full
Concerns raised as reservoirs hit full
PHUKET: The volume of rainfall has seen the water rise to dangerously high levels at Phuket’s three main reservoirs, Phuket Irrigation Office Chief Thammanoon Bamrungpetch said yesterday (Oct 17).
Weather warning issued as deluges continue
Weather warning issued as deluges continue
PHUKET: As heavy downpours continue to pummel Phuket, the Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for Phuket and other provinces along the Andaman coast, warning residents to beware more flash flooding and landslides.
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
FOOTBALL: Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris yesterday (Oct 17), while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize.
Demand for cheaper Phuket travel
Demand for cheaper Phuket travel
PHUKET: Tourism operators in Phuket are urging airlines to slash their prices as the island’s image as an expensive destination is seen as harming travel opportunities, especially without the huge Chinese market, which accounted for 40% of business before the pandemic.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town recovers after worst flooding in 30 years || October 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town recovers after worst flooding in 30 years || October 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian ‘kamikaze drones’ strike Kyiv: Ukraine
Russian ‘kamikaze drones’ strike Kyiv: Ukraine
KYIV: Russian-launched “kamikaze drones” attacked Kyiv early this morning (Oct 17), the Ukrainian presidency said, describing the strikes as an act of desperation nearly eight months into a war that has claimed thousands of lives.
‘Historic day’ as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
‘Historic day’ as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
CRICKET: Jan Frylinck smashed 44 runs and took two wickets as Namibia hammered Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to cause a major upset in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup yesterday (Oct 16).
Phuket officials assess flood damage, set up relief shelters
Phuket officials assess flood damage, set up relief shelters
PHUKET: The flooding across Phuket so far has affected more than 6,000 people and 1,850 households, disaster officials have confirmed.