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More rain and heavy rain forecast for Phuket until Saturday, TMD says

PHUKET: The weather warning for heavy rain and winds issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday has been re-issued today (Sept 26), forecasting more heavy rain from Thursday until at least Saturday (Sept 30).

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Phuket Governor stays for now, as two Vice Governors transferred

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norrpahat Plodthong today (Sept 26) confirmed that two Vice Governors will be transferred effective this Sunday (Oct 1) in the regular reshuffle of senior provincial positions around the country.

Rock Toberfest

Join us for two days of Bavarian fare, drinks and live DJ beats in the evening. Masterbutcher Marc-Frederic Berry has been flown in especially to prepare all meats for this event. Start on both days at 12.30 pm until late with our Resident DJ Leebree s…

Patong childcare teacher ‘expels’ toddlers over poor attendance

PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has played down rising tension on social media after a “teacher” at a Patong Municipality child care centre “expelled” three young children over their poor attendance at the nursery.

Thousands evacuated from Vanuatu island as volcano erupts

AUSTRALIA: Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands of residents from an island in the Pacific archipelago after a volcanic eruption rained rocks and ash on nearby homes, reports and officials said today (Sept 26).

‘Open Mic Night’ at the Green Man is Phuket’s time to shine

The Green Man Pub and Restaurant was abuzz last month for its first-ever Open Mic Night hosted by Theatrix.

Drain works spur traffic delays at critical intersection towards Patong

PHUKET: Kathu Police have warned of traffic delays at the critical intersection of Phra Phuket Kaew Rd and Wichit Songkram Rd while drain repairs are carried out for two weeks.

Cruzeiro branches out in SE Asia, news coaches arrive in Phuket

FOOTBALL: Cruzeiro Soccer Schools are now into their third year of operation at British International School, Phuket, and following on from the success of their project over the last two years, they have now expanded into other areas of southeast Asia, which has seen Coach Simon Bray depart Phuket to oversee the development of their new projects in Vientiane, Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Kham.

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