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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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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.

Battle over beachside ‘encroachment’ in Phuket

PHUKET: Vice-Governor Somkiat Sungkhaosutthirak today paid a visit to a piece of land next to Bangtao Beach that has recently become the centre of heated debate in the local community around Klong Bangtao.

Phuket authorities advise caution

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 11:31AM

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial has issued a statement advising people to avoid the following areas in Phuket Town: Komarapat intersection, Satree Phuket intersection, Tor Nam intersection, Talang Road, Yaowarat Road, Ranong Road, Rassada Road, Bangkok Road and Suriyadet Circle.

Major landslip on Patong Hill

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 10:40AM

PHUKET: There has been a large landslip on Patong Hill following heavy rain in the area last night.

Phuket tsunami immortalised in ‘The Impossible’

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 09:37AM

PHUKET: It’s been almost eight years since the December 26 tsunami devastated Phuket and the surrounding areas.

First Tiger fire body identified

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 05:17PM

PHUKET: The Superintendent of Kathu Police Station, Pol Col Chiraphat Pochanaphan, confirmed this afternoon that one of the four dead bodies recovered from the burned-out wreck of the Tiger Discotheque has been confirmed as that of Briton Michael Tzouvanni, 24.

More details of Patong tunnel plan emerge

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 03:09PM

PHUKET: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) expects the total budget for the Patong tunnel to be B6 billion – more expensive than the original plan drawn up for Patong’s municipal government.

Seafood Fiesta begins on Friday

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 02:39PM

PHUKET: The Phuket Seafood Fiesta 2012 kicks off on Friday (August 24) with an official opening at 6pm at Jungceylon in Patong.

German accused of burglary at North Pattaya restaurant

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 09:44AM

Police arrested a 48-year-old German national in the early hours of Monday, accused of stealing five cartons of cigarettes worth B4,000.

Bangla mourns Tiger victims

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 09:02AM

PHUKET: About 100 people gathered in the rain in front of the Tiger Discotheque on Soi Bangla in Patong at 2:39 this morning (August 21) to mourn the four people killed during Friday’s horrific blaze.

Tesco defends Phuket Town plan

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:31PM

PHUKET: Tesco Lotus Thailand today (August 20) issued a statement defending itself following the recent street protests against plans to build a new Tesco store on Bangkok Rd in Phuket Town.

Styrofoam 'sped up Tiger blaze'

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 05:50PM

PHUKET: Excessive use of flammable material along with modifications to the building may have contributed to the severity of the deadly fire at the Tiger Discotheque early on Friday morning.

Thai economy posts brisk 2Q growth

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 05:44PM

Thailand's economy has logged a second straight quarter of solid growth, buoyed by investment to repair factories damaged by last year's devastating floods and strong domestic demand, data showed Monday.

French snorkeller killed by speedboat

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 04:24PM

PHUKET: A French tourist was killed when a speedboat hit him while he was snorkelling off Phi Phi island on Saturday (August 18).

Briton appeals for news of his brother

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 12:43PM

PHUKET: British man Joseph Tzouvanni yesterday (August 19) appealed for help in finding his younger brother Michael, 24, who has not been seen or heard from since the Tiger disco fire three days ago.

Four reported missing after Tiger fire

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 09:51AM

PHUKET: The Superintendent of Kathu Police Station Pol Col Jirapat Poachanaphan has confirmed to the Phuket News today that four people – two Thais and two Europeans – have been reported missing following the fire at Tiger Discotheque on Friday morning.

Nigerian school offers hope for young women

Phuket News / World

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:13AM

The clattering sewing machines at this northern Nigeria school offer hope of a better life for a group of young women who fled abusive marriages.

Indian Sikhs push 'turban pride'

Phuket News / World

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:11AM

The evening turban-tying class in the Sikh-dominated Indian city of Amritsar is packed with pre-teen boys learning a centuries-old tradition that religious leaders fear is under threat.

Thai teen says Burmese soldiers killed his father

Phuket News / Thailand

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:09AM

A 14-year-old boy from Ranong who claims that Burmese soldiers killed his father during a raid, is asking for the remains to be returned to him.

Heineken ups bid for Tiger Beer maker to fend off Thai rival

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:07AM

Dutch brewing giant Heineken Friday agreed to a final offer of Sg$53 a share for Singapore's Asia Pacific Breweries to fend off a Thai rival and gain control of Asia's fast-growing beer market.

The Crisis Guy: Richard Hancock is a man for all bad seasons

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:04AM

PHUKET: Continuing its string of unusual and fascinating speakers, the International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) last Friday (August 10) had crisis management expert Richard Hancock on stage at the A2 Access Resort & Villas on the bypass road.

Family Mart to expand Thai network

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 06:52AM

Family Mart has affirmed that it remains committed to Thailand, despite rumors that it was reconsidering its business in the kingdom.

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