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Baan Don residents mark ‘Jad’ festival
Baan Don residents mark ‘Jad’ festival
PHUKET: Local residents in Baan Don, Thalang, celebrated the annual ‘Jad’ festival this morning (Sept 25) with a street procession of mannequins of well-known ghosts as well as cartoon figures and representations of ancient animals inspired by folklore. 
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
Thailand's futsal team eye historic quarter-final spot
BANGKOK: Thailand coach Miguel Rodrigo is busy devising a game plan to help his men pull off an upset win over France on Friday and make it to the quarter-finals of the Fifa Futsal World Cup for the first time.
Phuket figures set out tourism strategy
Phuket figures set out tourism strategy
PHUKET: Rangsiman Kingkaew, Vice President of Strategy and Planning at the Phuket Tourist Association, has set out the tourism strategy to be pursued as Phuket’s tourism industry recovers to nearly pre-COVID levels.
Tourist transport, safety hit Phuket agenda
Tourist transport, safety hit Phuket agenda
PHUKET: Measures to ensure tourist safety during the high season and improvements in public transportation to support tourism were two key topics addressed at a major press conference led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat on Monday (Sept 23).
Private hospitals opting out of govt health scheme
Private hospitals opting out of govt health scheme
BANGKOK: More private hospitals may cancel their affiliation with the government social security system because of mounting losses incurred by the low reimbursement for some patient services.
Drug tests return to Bangla
Drug tests return to Bangla
PHUKET: Patong Police joined by Kathu District Officials and public health officials have relaunched their campaign to combat crime and ensure public safety by conducting drug tests of staff at entertainment venues along Bangla Rd.
Wallabies fall short as Springboks are left shocked
Wallabies fall short as Springboks are left shocked
RUGBY: New Zealand stopped a two-match losing streak and held on despite a late collapse to beat Australia on Saturday (Sept 21) and retain the Bledisloe Cup in the process.
Phuket Town pushes road resurfacing ahead of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket Town pushes road resurfacing ahead of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is pushing ahead with a raft of road resurfacing projects throughout Phuket Town ahead of the street processions to take place as part of the Phuket Vegetarian festival, which begins next week.
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has offered to give refuge on Vatican territory to Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Italian media said yesterday (Sept 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Market owner charged over Phuket shooting, Welfare benefits for freelance workers? || Sep 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Market owner charged over Phuket shooting, Welfare benefits for freelance workers? || Sep 24
PHUKET XTRA - September 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Luxury and wellness leaders triumph at the 19th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
Luxury and wellness leaders triumph at the 19th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, recently announced the winners of the 19th Annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards. The event was presented by Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) and supported by SEN X Group and V-ZUG Thailand.
PPAO donates B30mn to support Vachira heart disease centre
PPAO donates B30mn to support Vachira heart disease centre
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) donated B30 million to Vachira Phuket Hospital today (Sept 24) to support the hospital’s ‘Heart Disease Center’.
Domestic tourism receipts set to fall short of B1trn target
Domestic tourism receipts set to fall short of B1trn target
BANGKOK: Domestic tourism is on course to reach 200 million trips this year, but revenue is expected to reach just B965 billion, falling short of the target of B1 trillion, while the private sector has called for the promotion of second-tier cities in the form of a loyalty programme.
Market owner charged over shooting incident
Market owner charged over shooting incident
PHUKET: Police have charged Manas ‘Ko Beng’ Kocharoenkit, owner of the Ko Beng Baan Pon Market in Srisoonthorn, for the firing of a handgun and accidentally wounding an ice delivery man standing nearby last night (Sept 23).
Floods continue to ravage the North
Floods continue to ravage the North
CHIANG RAI: The flood situation in Chiang Rai remains critical as some areas in the province have been hit by more flash floods and landslides, inundating several villages and blocking a main road connecting the province with Chiang Mai.
World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode
World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode
NEW YORK: Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden’s final appearance at the UN’s signature annual event today (Sept 24) as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war.
Bystander injured in Phuket market shooting
Bystander injured in Phuket market shooting
PHUKET: A stray bullet injured a bystander ice delivery man during an altercation between two other men at the Ko Beng Baan Pon Market in Srisoonthorn last night (Sept 23).
Unseeded Sramkova takes Thailand Open top honours
Unseeded Sramkova takes Thailand Open top honours
TENNIS: Slovakia’s world No.102 Rebecca Sramkova breezed through the singles title showdown of the Allied Thailand Open at Arena Hua Hin on Sunday (Sept 22) when she overpowered Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-4 with ease.
Thailand mulls welfare coverage for freelance workers
Thailand mulls welfare coverage for freelance workers
BANGKOK: The government is considering granting freelance workers the same welfare protections accorded to workers who are registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), on the condition that they pay income taxes.
FXGT.com Shines at iFX EXPO Asia 2024 with Expert Insights and Exclusive Prizes
FXGT.com Shines at iFX EXPO Asia 2024 with Expert Insights and Exclusive Prizes
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