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Unidentified foreigner killed in motorbike crash
Unidentified foreigner killed in motorbike crash
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that an unidentified foreigner was involved in a motorcycle accident in the early hours of this morning (Sept 17) that left the man dead at the scene.
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ a murder mystery of solemn beauty
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ a murder mystery of solemn beauty
It feels strange saying that a film that is mainly a murder mystery is a beautiful film but when it comes to ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ there is very little about the film that can be described as ‘expected’. And while this may be one of the most anticipated films of the year for those that are avid readers of literature this is also a film that may surprise those that are expecting it to be a nice popcorn film.
Xi and Putin challenge world order at regional summit
Xi and Putin challenge world order at regional summit
SAMARKAND: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for a shake-up of the world order as they met with Asian leaders yesterday (Sept 16) for a summit challenging Western influence.
Six charged over school shooting death
Six charged over school shooting death
NONTHABURI: Six people have been charged in connection with the death of a teenager who was killed by the accidental discharge of a gun owned by another student in a computer classroom on Thursday, police have said.
Phuket shrines ready for Veg Fest
Phuket shrines ready for Veg Fest
PHUKET: Chinese shrines began their preparations for the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival yesterday (Sept 16) with mass cleaning of the temples, their altars and their surrounds
IMT-GT keeps trade flowing
IMT-GT keeps trade flowing
PHUKET: Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith chaired the conclusion of the 28th Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Ministerial Meeting in Phuket today (Sept 16), praising the three countries involved for paving the way for economic development in the region.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mobile cheap goods fair launched || September 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mobile cheap goods fair launched || September 16
PHUKET XTRA - September 16 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Boy killed after homemade gun goes off in class 2 - Phuket readies for IMT-GT meeting 3 - Woman sentenced to death for poisoning children 4 - Phuket Commerce Office launches mobile cheap goods fair
Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule
Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule
FOOTBALL: Premier League players and fans have the chance to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II this weekend, but the upcoming state funeral for Britain’s longest serving monarch on Monday (Sept 19) has seen three matches postponed.
Cannabis bill riles coalition
Cannabis bill riles coalition
BANGKOK: Relations among the government’s coalition partners have become strained due to a cannabis and hemp bill, with the Bhumjaithai Party slamming its withdrawal from parliament as being politically motivated.
Building walls in communities
Building walls in communities
PHUKET: A Phuket expat has raised the issue of the lack of protection against neighbours’ building imposing walls along boundaries with adjacent properties after a wall standing 3.2 metres tall was built right beside his house, blocking even sunlight from shining into his son’s room.
Boy killed after homemade gun goes off in class
Boy killed after homemade gun goes off in class
BANG BUA THONG: A 15-year-old boy was killed when a homemade pen gun went off accidentally in a classroom at a Nonthaburi school, in an incident that students and teachers initially tried to blame on a computer “explosion”.
Britain draws pride from ‘The Queue’ for their queen
Britain draws pride from ‘The Queue’ for their queen
LONDON: Orderly and good-natured, the enormous waiting line to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is being hailed as a triumph of Britishness in a country that prides itself on its queueing finesse.
Federer hails ‘incredible adventure’ as he announces retirement
Federer hails ‘incredible adventure’ as he announces retirement
TENNIS: Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week’s Laver Cup after admitting yesterday (Sept 15) his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career.
Woman sentenced to death for poisoning children
Woman sentenced to death for poisoning children
BANGKOK: A woman was handed the death penalty yesterday (Sept 15) for poisoning her two children, including one count of murder, and posting images of them looking sick online to solicit donations.
Phuket Commerce Office launches mobile cheap goods fair
Phuket Commerce Office launches mobile cheap goods fair
PHUKET: The Phuket Commerce Office has launched a series of mobile markets offering household necessities at cheap prices to help people cope with the impact of high inflation on essential consumables.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tagged rocks at Racha Yai || September 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tagged rocks at Racha Yai || September 15
PHUKET XTRA - September 15 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson 1 - Darasamut Underpass to close for new water pumps 2 - Rocks tagged at Racha Yai 3 - PM tenure ruling Sept 30 4 - Monkey trouble at new resort in Chalong  
Phuket readies for IMT-GT meeting
Phuket readies for IMT-GT meeting
PHUKET: Final preparations were being made today (Sept 15) ahead of the 28th Indonesia–Malaysia–Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Ministerial Meeting, which is taking place at the Saii Laguna Hotel in Phuket tomorrow.
Darasamut Underpass to close for new water pumps
Darasamut Underpass to close for new water pumps
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass on the bypass road will be closed from 8:30am to 4:30pm next Wednesday (Sept 21) so that workers can install new pumps inside the tunnel.
Phuket Central Mosque rises near airport
Phuket Central Mosque rises near airport
PHUKET: Komol Dumlak, Chairman of the Phuket Islamic Committee, has called on people to not criticise the construction of the project now branded as the ‘Phuket Central Mosque’, and has denied claims that the mosque is being built using government funds.
Putin, Xi meet for high-stakes talks in challenge to West
Putin, Xi meet for high-stakes talks in challenge to West
SAMARKAND: Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping gather with other Asian leaders in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand from today (Sept 15) for a regional summit touted as a challenge to Western global influence.