theguardian.com Egypt's president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has pardoned two journalists working for Al-Jazeera English who were convicted of airing ''false news'' and biased coverage. A total of 100 pardons came a day before Sisi plans to head to New York for the 70th session of the UN general assembly.

bangkokpost.com Eight people, including four ethnic Uighurs, have been detained in Malaysia for questioning in connection with last month's bombing of Bangkok's Erawan shrine

theinquirer.com The deportation of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes and his brother, Coron ex-mayor Mario Reyes, the alleged masterminds of the killing of broadcaster Gerry Ortega, has been tentatively set for Thursday from Thailand, according to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima.

bangkokpost.com The Pak Phanang court in Nakhon Si Thammarat approved a police request for arrest warrants for 50 suspects involved in human trafficking.


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bangkokpost.com The Hong Kong Security Bureau eased its travel advisory for Thailand from ''red'' to ''yellow'' alert status, now simply urging caution in visiting Bangkok following last month's deadly Erawan shrine bombing.

nationmultimedia.com The chief investigator looking into the Erawan Shrine blast flew to Malaysia to seek more information and meet with a detainee believed to be a prime suspect in the attack, an informed source said.

bangkokpost.com Airports of Thailand Plc is continuing with plans to impose an additional 35-baht security fee on passengers using its facilities starting December 1. The AoT board agreed to keep the plan unchanged for passengers on international routes, as well as transit and transfer flyers at Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Mae Fah Luang in Chiang Rai.



Phuket Update Phuket police are hoping to contact the owner of a young bull that was killed by woman driver on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang before dawn yesterday.

irishmirror.ie A young Irish jockey has lost his foot in a horrific motorcycle crash while on holiday. Brendan McDonagh, 23, had his right foot amputated following the accident on the holiday island of Koh Samui in Thailand.

bangkokpost.com Thailand's new six-month, multiple-entry tourist visas will become available for 5000 baht from November 13, but will limit stays to 60 days at a time.

theguardian.com The number of deaths in 2015 related to the practice of taking selfies has risen to 12 after a 66-year-old Japanese tourist, Hideto Ueda, died when collapsing and falling down stairs posing at the Taj Mahal in India. His travelling companion survived, but suffered a broken leg.

bangkokpost.com Police have charged three people with selling military-grade and homemade weapons weapons via a Facebook page they apparently thought was anonymous.

wsj.com Let's get this out of the way first. The No. 1 thing people want in a smartphone is better battery life. And the iPhone 6s doesn't deliver that.

rustourismnews.com The soon-to-open luxury beachfront resort The Nai Harn in Phuket has been accepted by pioneering hospitality consortium Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) to join its exclusive collection of hotels and resorts around the world. Originally launched in 1986 and most recently named the Royal Phuket Yacht Club, The Nai Harn has undergone an extensive remodeling program to restore the legendary resort to the pinnacle of the luxury resort hospitality.



reuters Indonesia has ordered four companies to suspend operations for allegedly causing forest fires that have sent thick smoke across a swathe of Southeast Asia, an environment ministry official said.



goal.com Manchester City trample Sunderland en route to the League Cup fourth round. The Citizens did all their damage in the first half with four goals by the break. The second half was a training exercise, with a consolation goal for the hosts meaning little.

scmp.com Chelsea striker Diego Costa was banned for three matches after a charge of violent conduct during his team's 2-0 win over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge was upheld by a disciplinary panel.



PHUKET hosts the southern region's Prison Fair until September 23 with all kinds of useful, well-made goods available at Saphan Hin park in Phuket City. Furniture is a specialty. Food and trees and plants are also on sale.

September Quicksilver surf carnival at Patong beach

October 15-23 Phuket Vegetarian Festival

November Patong Festival

November 20 Laguna Phuket Triathlon

November 25 Loy Kratong festival

November 29 Challenge Laguna Phuket 2015

November 29 Phuket King's Cup Regatta

December 5 HM The King's Birthday

December 26 Tsunami memorial ceremonies




January 7-10 Phuket International Boat Show