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NEWS TODAY - White mask protests, June 19

The 'white mask' protests at Saphin Hin over the past few weeks have grown from a single-issue protest about the Deputy Thai PMs comments relating to Phuket's proposed convention centre, to regular general anti-government protests. Tim Newton interviews one of the organisers Khun Krich Thepbamrung.

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Thai man points pistol at Russian visitor in Phuket

PHUKET: Vasiliy Tubaev, a visitor from Russia, had a gun pointed at his head by a Thai man, in what appeared to be a misunderstanding over a Thai woman in Phuket.

Amari apartments go up on Phuket site to kill for

PHUKET: The site is one of the few left in Phuket that all property developers would kill for: A hillside with huge sea views, 10 minutes from the centre of Patong, a 30-year record of solid ownership and a hotel below that’s going to stay that way so there’s no chance of it being turned into something else that will block the view.

Thai monks rebuked over 'ostentatious' jet ride

BANGKOK: The behaviour of Thailand's Buddhist clergy has been thrust under the spotlight after footage emerged of three monks flying in a private jet, wearing earphones and sunglasses and travelling with a Louis Vuitton luxury bag.

Phuket-based Swede, 67, hangs himself

Phuket News / Phuket

Friday 9 November 2012, 09:11AM

PHUKET: Swedish citizen Per-ake Ingvar Arvidsson, 67, hanged himself last night (November 8) at the back of the HomePro complex in Chalong.

Pentagon chief to visit Thailand

Phuket News / Thailand

Friday 9 November 2012, 08:11AM

THAILAND: US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will travel to Australia, Thailand and Cambodia next week as part of America's strategic tilt to the Asia-Pacific, even as crises in the Middle East demand the Pentagon's attention and resources.

Volunteer medics on frontline of Thai south insurgency

Phuket News / Thailand

Thursday 8 November 2012, 04:32PM

THAILAND: They are rubber tappers by trade but every week are summoned to the scene of beheadings, bombs and shootings as volunteer medics dealing with the fallout from Thailand's southern insurgency.

Phuket Andaman Cultural Festival postponed

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 8 November 2012, 02:53PM

PHUKET: The planned Andaman Cultural Festival, originally due to begin tomorrow (November 9) has been postponed until sometime in December, a spokesperson for the Provincial PR Office said yesterday (November 7).

Obama to visit Thailand later this month

Phuket News / Thailand

Thursday 8 November 2012, 02:03PM

Newly re-elected US President Barack Obama will visit Thailand later this month along with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to discuss regional strategies, according to reports.

Thai-American wins seat in Congress

Phuket News / Thailand

Thursday 8 November 2012, 10:37AM

PHUKET: Voters in Illinois, the home state of President Barack Obama, have elected the first person of Thai origin to the US Congress.

Sydictive New Year Phuket megaparty details still hazy

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 8 November 2012, 09:47AM

PHUKET: Confusion remains over the finer details of the Paris Hilton-announced New Year’s party on Surin Beach, with organisers yet to be granted permission for the floating offshore stage.

Phuket dugong dies from propeller wounds

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 05:02PM

PHUKET: A 40-year-old female dugong, injured by a boat propeller, was rescued from Cape Yamu yesterday (November 6) but died this morning from its injuries.

Romney concedes defeat in White House race

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 03:32PM

WORLD: Republican challenger Mitt Romney conceded defeat in the US election early Wednesday, telling supporters that he had called President Barack Obama to congratulate him on his victory.

Phuket Sea Gypsy fishermen in court

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 03:25PM

PHUKET: Nine Sea Gypsy fishermen from Rawai were in court in Takuapa, Phang Nga, again this morning (November 6) for another hearing in their prosecution by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) for fishing in the Similans National Park.

Motorbike accident claims life of Phuket expat

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 01:38PM

PHUKET: A 44-year-old British expat died of wounds he sustained when his motorbike collided with a truck on the main road near Tesco Lotus,Thalang on Tuesday night.

Obama wins re-election, makes history again

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 11:31AM

WORLD: US President Barack Obama swept to re-election Tuesday, creating history again by defying the undertow of a slow economic recovery and high unemployment to beat Republican foe Mitt Romney.

British Consulate in Pattaya closes

Phuket News / Thailand

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 09:52AM

THAILAND: Following months of speculation, the British Embassy in Bangkok have now confirmed on their website that the British Consulate in Jomtien, Pattaya will close.

Swing states too close to call in early US results

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 09:40AM

WORLD: Poll results in the key swing states that will decide the US presidential election remained too close to call on Tuesday even as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney racked up victories in their heartlands.

Three held in Phuket drug raid

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 09:27AM

PHUKET: Police arrested three Thais yesterday evening (November 6) on drugs charges.

Thai 'wizard' held after 'bulletproof' tattoo brawls

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 11:16PM

THAILAND: A "sorcerer" tattooist has been arrested in northeastern Thailand after several brawls involving his disciples who believed his body art made them invincible, police said Tuesday.

Concrete-hurling Phuket bike gang damage two cars

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 05:54PM

PHUKET: Motorbike gang members tossed concrete paving blocks and hit two cars coming the other way on Saturday (November 3), damaging the windscreens of both. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Myanmar flight links to expand

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 05:01PM

ASIA: More airlines have announced plans to start regional services to Yangon during this winter schedule.

Phuket: LCCs and why they act the way they do

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 04:58PM

PHUKET: AirAsia’s public relations disaster in September scrapping the Phuket-Bali route without warning underlines the precarious nature of the low cost carrier business and its negative impact on customers.

Thailand and Indonesia tie Mice knot

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 04:52PM

THAILAND: Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau says a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia will help to boost events hosted in Thailand.

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