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Construction of Phuket’s Chalong Underpass not to start until next year

PHUKET: Construction of the Chalong Underpass, slated to cost B550 million, will not to start until next year, mainly due to power poles and water pipes having to be moved first, The Phuket News has learned.

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - October 01

PHUKET XTRA - Thursday, October 1 A new sheriff in town, the bombers solicitor speaks, an Australian in trouble in Samui and the Best Boyfriend EVER Award. Thanks to AKA Thailand. ‪#‎PhuketNewsTV‬ ‪#‎PhuketTV‬

Phuket parasail operator slapped with warning over public land claim

PHUKET: Rawai officials have warned a parasail operator at Phuket’s iconic Promthep Cape, at the southernmost tip of the island, to not disturb tourists and other visitors while taking off or landing at the popular lookout site.

Phuket Opinion: Surf’s up, save a life or two

PHUKET: Monsoon surf has claimed many lives of beach goers. The Phuket News urges everyone to be extra cautious with the surf and stay out of the danger zones.

Singha seals four-year deal with EPL giants

BANGKOK: Singha Corporation has signed a four-year partnership contract with English Premier League club Manchester City.

Govt websites go offline amid single-gateway attack

BANGKOK: Internet users Wednesday night (Sept 30) protested plans for a single gateway by attacking and forcing offline at least a half-dozen government websites, including the prime minister’s, Defence Ministry and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

Mata magic gets Man United up and running

OLD TRAFFORD: Juan Mata scored one goal and made another as Manchester United came from behind to beat Wolfsburg 2-1 on Wednesday (Sept 30) and kick their Champions League campaign into gear.

England told to go for broke against Australia at Rugby World Cup

ENGLAND: Schoolboys and amateurs were just some of the damning words hurled at England after they lost to Wales at the World Cup and now they are being urged to be creative and decisive in their must-win match against Australia.

Broncos star beats ban for NRL grand final swansong

AUSTRALIA: Brisbane Broncos captain Justin Hodges has won his appeal against a dangerous throw charge and will play the last game of his career in the all-Queensland grand final against North Queensland Cowboys on Sunday (Oct 4).

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