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Verstappen on pole but grid penalty looms
Verstappen on pole but grid penalty looms
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will start the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position pending a stewards investigation into erratic and dangerous driving in a frightening near collision with Lando Norris.
Phuket mental patient with knives, off his meds taken into custody
Phuket mental patient with knives, off his meds taken into custody
PHUKET: A man known to have refused his medication for a mental condition and who was seen walking around in the dark carrying a machete on Koh Maphrao last night (Oct 7) has been taken into custody and returned to Vachira Phuket Hospital for treatment.
Pub, bar raids for sex and drugs find nothing
Pub, bar raids for sex and drugs find nothing
PHUKET: A series of raids on pubs and bars in Phuket Town accused of operating as brothels and venues for the sale of drugs found no breaches of any laws that officials brought action against.
[VIDEO] Sumalee Boxing Gym || Phuket: You Should Go There #11
[VIDEO] Sumalee Boxing Gym || Phuket: You Should Go There #11
Take a peek at one of the premier Muay Thai gyms on the island! Jon Nutt is bringing it straight to you in this month’s You Should Go There!
How’s your mental health?
How’s your mental health?
When was the last time you had your physical health check-up? What about your mental health check-up? How do you look after your mental well-being? More importantly, are you aware of your own mental health wellness?
‘Lot 20’ cheap goods fairs continue in Phuket
‘Lot 20’ cheap goods fairs continue in Phuket
PHUKET: The ‘Lot 20’ cheap goods fair by the Phuket Commerce Office are continuing this weekend with fairs in Kalim, Patong, Kathu and Rawai.
Man City fuelled by red-hot Haaland as Liverpool face Arsenal test
Man City fuelled by red-hot Haaland as Liverpool face Arsenal test
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s faltering Premier League title challenge could suffer a fatal blow if leaders Arsenal win tomorrow’s (Oct 9) marquee match-up at the Emirates Stadium.
‘Ticket to Paradise’ putting fun back into cinema
‘Ticket to Paradise’ putting fun back into cinema
Comedy seems to be a strange genre of cinema these days. In the past the comedy films that were released seemed very different to the films we have reaching screens today. Back then filmmakers were okay making outrageous comedies or comedies that had heart. These days it feels like most filmmakers try to make their comedies ‘different’ or ‘alternative’ and a lot of the time those films barely make the audience raise a smile yet alone a laugh… and as for heart, well forget it ‒ that seems to be a foreign concept.
Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes
Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes
BANGKOK: Local airlines are banking on borders reopening in Asian countries, but are cautiously planning their routes as a weak currency and high fuel costs still afflict the industry.
Phuket hosts WBC Nai Khanom Tom Belt showdown
Phuket hosts WBC Nai Khanom Tom Belt showdown
MUAY THAI: Fans of Muay Thai witnessed a sensational event at the Angsana Resort in Phuket on Sept 26th as part of the PHIST5 initiative.
Cops’ firearms policy under review
Cops’ firearms policy under review
BANGKOK: Thursday’s mass shooting at a nursery in Nong Bua Lam Phu has prompted an urgent review of the country’s policy on firearms possession for current and former police officers, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said on Saturday (Oct 8).
Phuket airport celebrates 34 years of service, hopes for Russian, Chinese flights
Phuket airport celebrates 34 years of service, hopes for Russian, Chinese flights
PHUKET: Flights from Russia to Phuket are scheduled to resume from late October while the Chinese market may begin coming back around the year end, said Monchai Tanode, General Manager of Phuket International Airport.
Armed school-invasion copycat arrested
Armed school-invasion copycat arrested
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Police on Friday (Oct 7) arrested a man high on meth, carrying a pistol and rifle, trying to get into a school to take a child away from his wife, a day after the childcare centre massacre in the Northeast.
School safety, drugs, guns in scope at Phuket top-level meeting
School safety, drugs, guns in scope at Phuket top-level meeting
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Narong Woonciew, called in heads of local government agencies for a meeting to discuss the crucial issues of safety at educational institutions, drug abuse and gun control in the province.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand mourns after ex-cop’s heinous attack at a childcare centre || October 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand mourns after ex-cop’s heinous attack at a childcare centre || October 7
PHUKET XTRA - October 7 || Brought to you by @PVC || Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Marine park chiefs told to get ready for high season
Marine park chiefs told to get ready for high season
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Varawut Silpa-archa visited Phuket today (Oct 7) and held a meeting with the chiefs of all the 26 marine national parks of Thailand, receiving a briefing on the operations of the protected sites on the Andaman coast and in the Gulf of Thailand.
‘Let emotions flow’ in front of record women’s Rugby World Cup crowd
‘Let emotions flow’ in front of record women’s Rugby World Cup crowd
RUGBY: Powerhouses England, France and New Zealand will “embrace” the record 40,000 crowd set to watch the opening day of the women’s Rugby World Cup at Eden Park tomorrow (Oct 8).
Vachira announces walk-in vaccination schedule for October
Vachira announces walk-in vaccination schedule for October
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has announced its schedule for October for providing walk-in injections of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (PZ) and Long Lasting Antibodies (LAAB).
Thailand third best country in the world, Phuket fifth best island in Asia by Conde Nast
Thailand third best country in the world, Phuket fifth best island in Asia by Conde Nast
BANGKOK: Thailand has made it to the the third place in the list of the best countries in the world in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 by Condé Nast Traveller. Bangkok ranked fourth among best cities globally, while Phuket was fifth of best islands in Asia.
TAT plans new stimulus
TAT plans new stimulus
BANGKOK: With local tourism receipts set to fall below the government target of B656 billion because of nationwide floods and economic volatility, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to accelerate the use of the fiscal 2023 budget to revive sluggish demand.