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Security guard stabbed at Saphan Hin
Security guard stabbed at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are investigating a violent attack on a security guard at Saphan Hin early yesterday morning (Nov 18), believed to be linked to a personal feud with old rivals.
Ishii says Thai team need improvement
Ishii says Thai team need improvement
FOOTBALL: Thailand were held to a second draw in as many matches when Laos secured a 1-1 tie at Thammasat Stadium on Sunday night (Nov 18), but War Elephants coach Masatada Ishii said he will be keeping faith with the same squad for the next month’s ASEAN Cup.
Kremlin vows ‘response’ if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
Kremlin vows ‘response’ if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
MOSCOW: The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden yesterday (Nov 18) of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a “palpable” response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.
Officials ramp up waste management efforts ahead of tourist season
Officials ramp up waste management efforts ahead of tourist season
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is expediting landfill management at the Phuket Provincial Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin to prepare for a surge in waste volumes during the upcoming tourism high season.
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport has warned the operators of almost 6,000 natural gas-powered (CNG) buses they must present their vehicles for safety inspection before Nov 30 or be put off the road.
Thai duo claims first badminton title
Thai duo claims first badminton title
BADMINTON: New Thai pairing Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their first title together after winning the US$420,000 (B14.6 million) BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan on Sunday (Nov 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian in Miss Universe, Boy falls in Phuket well, Loy Krathong drowning in Thalang || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian in Miss Universe, Boy falls in Phuket well, Loy Krathong drowning in Thalang || Nov 18
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Officer injured as knife-wielding man storms police station
Officer injured as knife-wielding man storms police station
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Phang Nga man for storming into Tha Chatchai Police Station, at the northern tip of Phuket, and attacking a police officer on duty with a knife.
US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
MANILA: US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement today (Nov 18) on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.
Suteepat defends Taiwan title after hard-fought thriller
Suteepat defends Taiwan title after hard-fought thriller
GOLF: Suteepat Prateeptienchai became the first player to successfully defend a title on the Asian Tour in seven years when he claimed the US$400,000 (B13.9 million) Taiwan Glass Taifong Open in Taiwan yesterday (Nov 17) after the closest of finishes.
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Governor unveils ‘Ai-Jud’ sculpture in Phuket
Governor unveils ‘Ai-Jud’ sculpture in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially unveiled the ‘Ai-Jud’ sculpture, also called ‘Lovely Lucky Ai-Jud No. 13’, at a ceremony in Rawai as part of the run-up to Phuket hosting the ‘Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025’ contemporary arts festival.
Autistic boy, 10, and rescuer saved after falling into seven-metre well
Autistic boy, 10, and rescuer saved after falling into seven-metre well
PHUKET: A dramatic rescue unfolded when a 10-year-old autistic boy and a man who tried to save him were both trapped in a seven-metre-deep well in Wichit on Friday (Nov 15).
‘Emotional’ Martin defies Bagnaia to claim first MotoGP world championship
‘Emotional’ Martin defies Bagnaia to claim first MotoGP world championship
MOTO GP: Spaniard Jorge Martin produced an ice-cool ride to finish third in the season-ending Barcelona GP yesterday (Nov 17), which was good enough to secure him a first MotoGP world championship title.
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
Join us for a wonderful night of making new connections and catching up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community in Phuket at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. Friday, November 22, 2024 - 18:00 - 21:00 hrs. 650 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, 1,200 THB for non-members. Contact - office@austchamthailand.com
Phuket’s ‘Opal Suchata’ places 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe
Phuket’s ‘Opal Suchata’ places 3rd runner-up in Miss Universe
PHUKET:  Phuket’s Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri has placed 3rd runner-up at the Miss Universe finals held in Mexico City.
Hayden Wilde with Laguna Phuket Triathlon win as Waugh defends her title
Hayden Wilde with Laguna Phuket Triathlon win as Waugh defends her title
TRIATHLON: New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde, a 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist, celebrated an impressive victory at the 30th Laguna Phuket Triathlon yesterday (Nov 17), while in the women’s division the United Kingdom’s Kate Waugh successfully defended her championship title, and Thailand’s Thanadon Wisarutsin triumphed as the Thai national champion for the second year running.
Phuket hails off-season tourist boom
Phuket hails off-season tourist boom
PHUKET: Phuket's tourism earnings could reach B500 billion this year, as the island attracts more visitors during the off-season by promoting sports tourism, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) Phuket office.
HM King, Queen to visit China
HM King, Queen to visit China
BANGKOK: Their Majesties the King and Queen will visit China at the invitation of the Chinese government next year when the two countries will mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Phuket honours global road safety campaign
Phuket honours global road safety campaign
PHUKET: A special commemorative service in memory of people who lost their lives in road accidents in Phuket was held today (Nov 17) at Wat Wichit Sangkharam, otherwise known as Wat Kuan.