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Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
SEA GAMES: Thailand will now face Singapore in the group stage of the men’s football competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games next month following a revised draw.
Overstay fines waived for flood-stuck foreigners
Overstay fines waived for flood-stuck foreigners
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration has confirmed that foreign tourists stranded by severe flooding across eight southern provinces will be exempt from overstay fines, following an order issued by the Immigration Bureau early this morning (Nov 28).
Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals
Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals
PHUKET: Phuket welcomed more than 11.47 million tourists from January to October this year, generating over B442 billion in revenue despite a slight year-on-year decline, provincial officials confirmed yesterday (Nov 27).
Call for tourism relief blueprint
Call for tourism relief blueprint
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a 60-day relief framework to ease the impact on tourism businesses caused by severe flooding in the South, with damages estimated already at more than B10 billion.
Thailand urged to drop defamation charges against Australian journalist
Thailand urged to drop defamation charges against Australian journalist
BANGKOK: Thai authorities should drop criminal defamation charges against Australian journalist Murray Hunter, who is being prosecuted for his reporting on Malaysia’s media regulatory agency, Human Rights Watch stated yesterday (Nov 27).
Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt
Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Muay Thai trainer has been charged after Wichit Police tracked him down for performing a high-speed wheelie along Sakdidet Rd, with officers acting swiftly after video of the stunt spread on social media.
Russian Ambassador visits Phuket
Russian Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn welcomed Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomikhin yesterday (Nov 27) for talks on strengthening cooperation as the Russian population in the province continues to grow.
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Nov 27) that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own - otherwise his army would take it by force.
Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite
Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf.
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
BANGKOK: The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Songkhla has risen to 55, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said amid criticism over earlier reports in the day that cited only 25 fatalities in nine provinces.
Karon Municipality calls for ‘no trash on streets’ for royal visit
Karon Municipality calls for ‘no trash on streets’ for royal visit
PHUKET: Karon Municipality, which also administers Kata and Kata Noi, has called on all shops, businesses and households to not have any uncollected garbage bins or trash bags on the street during the visit by His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen for the King's Cup Regatta next week.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Ramps Up Flood Relief Efforts, Miss Universe Co-Owners In Hot Water || Nov 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Ramps Up Flood Relief Efforts, Miss Universe Co-Owners In Hot Water || Nov 27
PHUKET XTRA - November 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket deploys medical team, volunteers to the South
Phuket deploys medical team, volunteers to the South
PHUKET: Phuket has mobilised medical personnel, volunteers and essential supplies to support flood-affected communities in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, following a formal request for assistance from local authorities.
Tsunami watch for Phuket lifted after Sumatra quake
Tsunami watch for Phuket lifted after Sumatra quake
PHUKET: A tsunami watch issued for Phuket earlier today has been lifted, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has confirmed, following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake off the west coast of northern Sumatra.
Unique hat-trick of Thailand Masters crowns for Tanapat
Unique hat-trick of Thailand Masters crowns for Tanapat
GOLF: Tanapat Pichaikool became the first golfer to win three consecutive Singha Thailand Masters at Santiburi Country Club in Chiang Rai last Sunday (Nov 23).
Prince Chulcherm passes away aged 78
Prince Chulcherm passes away aged 78
BANGKOK: Maj Gen MC Chulcherm Yugala, widely known as “Than Chai Mai”, a former Royal Household military officer, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai this morning (Nov 27). He was 78.
Phuket ramps up flood-relief efforts
Phuket ramps up flood-relief efforts
PHUKET: Phuket has launched a major mobilisation of manpower, vehicles and emergency equipment to support relief operations in five southern provinces severely affected by flooding, while 39 donation centres have been opened across the island to collect essential supplies for victims.
Songkhla SEA Games events moved to Bangkok
Songkhla SEA Games events moved to Bangkok
SEA GAMES: Events scheduled in Songkhla as part of the SEA Games next month will be relocated to Bangkok because of the flooding and concerns over the condition of the venues once the water recedes.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
HONG KONG: Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire today (Nov 27) which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds missing according to authorities.
Miss Universe co-owners, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
Miss Universe co-owners, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
MEXICO CITY: The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.