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PHUKET: Road workers today (June 30) began driving a new storm drain across the Phuket Town-Patong road, close to the Tesco Lotus-bypass intersection.

Saturday 30 June 2012, 01:26PM

Ambassador urges drive against tuk-tuk weapons

PHUKET: James Wise, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, has said that a crackdown on the carrying of weapons by tuk-tuk drivers in Phuket is essential, and that any driver found in possession of a weapon should have his tuk-tuk taken away.

Friday 29 June 2012, 06:19PM

Phuket's anti-mafia drive discussed

PHUKET: The provincial authorities have been trying to work out how they can comply with Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung’s order to wipe out “mafia” within 90 days (83 as of today – June 29), and repair Phuket’s damaged reputation after the murder of Australian travel agent Michelle Smith on June 20.

Friday 29 June 2012, 05:46PM

Thailand incinerates drugs worth $225 million

Phuket News / Thailand

Friday 29 June 2012, 05:26PM

Thai authorities on Friday burned more than $225 million of seized drugs – including 21 million amphetamine tablets – as the kingdom ramps up efforts to stem the flow of narcotics in the country.

Promotions at PATA

PATA has made two promotions with effect from Saturday (June 16). Ben Montgomery has been promoted to PATA Regional Director for Greater Mekong, while Ivy Chee has become Regional Director for East Asia.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:53PM

Joyce takes on IATA role

Qantas Airways CEO and Managing Director Alan Joyce has become Chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors for the coming year.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:51PM

Wealthy Thais eye London

Thai property buyers and investors are being tempted by London properties in ever-increasing numbers.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:50PM

Sansiri launches sixth project

PHUKET: Bangkok property giant Sansiri on Tuesday (June 19) unveiled its sixth project in Phuket in eight months: The Base, near Central Festival.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:49PM

Thai Smile to take off on July 7

THAI Smile, the so-called “light premium brand” launched by Thailand’s flag carrier, will take off on July 7 with a service from Bangkok to gamblers’ heaven, Macau.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:47PM

Chinese top tourist markets

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ data on tourist arrivals for May indicates security issues, mainly in the deep south following a car bomb attack in Hat Yai on March 31, are still affecting travel from Malaysia.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:42PM

Bangkok top tourist city in Asia – survey

Bangkok will be the top destination in Asia/Pacific in terms of projected international arrivals and expenditure, according to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index 2012.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:42PM

Teamwork the key to success

Auttharawan ‘Gay’ Pratumwan, Island Technology

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:40PM

Govt 'not worried' about Euro fallout

Leaders of the Thai government have been uttering soothing words this week about how the economy is likely to be affected by the Euro zone crisis.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:37PM

Indigo Pearl welcomes Miss World

PHUKET: Indigo Pearl resort had the pleasure of hosting Miss World 2007 winner Zhang Zilin last week at its private pool villas, designed by the renowned Bill Bensley.

Friday 29 June 2012, 02:26PM

BIG LIST: Applied Science

Science can tell us all kinds of wonderful things, like why the elephant is the only mammal that can’t jump, or what colour car you should buy to avoid bird poo. But science can also be a lame excuse to finger a guy’s rectum and hang out with strippers:

Friday 29 June 2012, 09:23AM

Baring all for psychic pig

A bare-breasted feminist last week staged a one-woman protest at a Euro 2012 fanzone in Kiev, breaching security at the pen of a “psychic” pig to complain about how football fans had ruined the Ukrainian capital.

Friday 29 June 2012, 09:20AM

China TV reporter embarrassed by 'meaty' mushroom

When asked over for dinner at this trainee TV reporter’s house, you might want to check what ingredients she’s using first.

Friday 29 June 2012, 09:16AM

Norwegian men turn off football

Did you watch the Euro 2012 quarter final between Czech Republic and Portugal? If so, then you probably just gave someone chlamydia in Norway.

Friday 29 June 2012, 09:14AM

For birds, red means go