smh.com.au A tsunami warning has been issued for eastern Indonesia after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Moluccas on Saturday afternoon. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) says ''hazardous'' waves of 30 centimetres to one metre are forecast for some coasts in Indonesia.

Phuket Update The tsunami warning would have no effect on Thailand, a spokesperson for the country's Tsunami Warning Centre said this afternoon. A second earthquake, measuring 6.2, was recorded soon after off Indonesia's Sulawesi.

bbc.com Aside from Indonesia, tsunamis could reach the Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and parts of Japan and Taiwan, the Pacific warning centre said. The first tsunami waves could arrive within the next six hours, it said, warning that ''the initial wave may not be the largest''.


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nationmultimedia.com The 10-day Asian Beach Games event is expected to generate Bt100 million for hotel and tourism businesses in Phuket, according to Ittirit Kinglake, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand. Downtown Phuket and all six venues - Patong, Karon, Nai Yang, Bang Niao Dam, Chaofa Mine and Saphan Hin - began bustling.

bangkokpost.com PM Prayut says world leaders have heard and understood his message about the ''adjustments'' Thailand is making before it returns to democracy.

nationmultimedia.com A Burmese (Myanmar) warship is making a historic visit to Thailand as military ties between the two countries are ''at their best''. The Chinese-built frigate UMS Mahar Bandoola F-21 arrived in Phuket on Thursday and left for the navy base at Sattahip, Chon Buri, yesterday.



reuters US President Barack Obama called for Myanmar to end discrimination against Rohingya people, urging in his strongest comments on the persecuted Muslim minority that the government grant them equal rights. Prejudice against the minority group is widespread.

elevenmyanmar.com Rakhine State Chief Minister Maung Maung Ohn released a letter criticising UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for using the term ''Rohingya'' at the Asean Summit in Nay Pyi Taw.

reuters Chinese officials in Thailand have identified ''dozens'' of Uighurs from the Chinese region of Xinjiang who were rescued by Thai police from a human-smuggling camp and those confirmed from China will be sent home, a Chinese newspaper said.



Chaofa Cluster Paragliding, Power paragliding 7am-on
Karon Cluster Marathon Swimming 10am-noon; Beach Basketball 10am-noon; Beach Handball 10am-5pm; Woodball 9am-2.30pm; Squash 7pm-8.30pm
Patong Cluster Beach Wrestling 3pm-5pm; Foot Volley 9am-4pm; Kurash 4.00pm-on; Petanque 8.30am-on
Nai Yang Cluster Triathlon 8am-2pm
Saphan Hin Cluster Beach Soccer 9.45am-4pm
Extreme Sport Sport Climbing 3pm-8pm



nnt The seaside town of Krabi is ready for the new tourist season after the official opening of Krabi tourism festival. Large numbers of Krabi residents gathered at the city shrine to join the ceremony to pay respect to holy spirits, as part of the Opening Andaman Sky festival to be held between November 14 to 16.

aap Qantas is trying to test a theory that bigger meals on its flights will turn into bigger profits. The new service includes 50 percent bigger meals, faster service and fancier options, such as waygu beef.

Phuket Update Thailand's National Legislative Assembly passed the first ever Animal Welfare Bill in the country, designed to punish people who abuse or neglect animals. But the Phuket-based Soi Dog Foundation (SDF), which advised the NLA and is probably the most powerful lobby in Thailand for decent treatment of animals, expressed disappointment that the new bill does not go far enough.

scmp.com A showdown between Western leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely at the G20 summit which starts in Australia today, following fresh reports of Russian troops pouring into eastern Ukraine.

abc.net.au Ukraine's top priority is to build an army strong enough to stop Russian military aggression, Ukrainian prime minister Arseny Yatseniuk says as he plans new coalition government.

Phuket Update A high-voltage cable fell to the ground on Phuket, incinerating two parked motorbikes in front of a SuperCheap store on Chao Fa West Road and triggering a temporary area blackout.

incentivetravelco.uk Zeavola Resort, located on Koh Phi Phi in Thailand has scooped the global prize for the World's Best Sustainable Hotel at the World Boutique Hotels Awards ceremony in London.



independent.co.uk A man has been charged an incredible $1200 for using the wi-fi on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore. Jeremy Gutsche, a Canadian entrepreneur, claimed he mostly used the internet for work emails between naps and watched no videos.

cbc.ca President Barack Obama mounted a warm show of support for Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, voicing opposition to a constitutional rule that's keeping the pro-democracy icon off next year's ballot.



ians India were assured of at least three medals in the squash competition of the Asian Beach Games on Phuket as men's top seed Harinder Pal Sandhu along with Kush Kumar and, in the women's category, Aparajitha Balamurukan entered the semi-finals.

gmanetwork.com Jiu-jitsu bets Maybelline Masuda and Annie Ramirez secured the Philippines' first two gold medals in the history of the competition at the start of the 4th Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand.

.thanhniennews.com Vietnam athletes made an impressive debut at the 4th Asian Beach Games in Thailand by winning two silver and six bronze medals in Jiu-jitsu.

afp Star violinist Vanessa Mae plans to challenge a ruling by the International Ski Federation (FIS) that banned her for four years over rigged Olympic qualifying races.

afp Fiery Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson was named cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council, matching his countryman Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the award twice.



November 14-23 Fourth Asia Beach Games, Phuket

December 5 King's Birthday

December 10 Constitution Day

December 25 Christmas Day

December 26 10th Anniversary, 2004 Tsunami

December 31 New Year's Eve



February 13-15 Phuket Yacht Show