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Phuket black taxi accused of molesting tourist

PHUKET: A“black taxi” driver was accused today of molesting a 19-year-old Chinese tourist during a five hour ordeal, during which he repeatedly tried to have sex with her and she repeatedly defended herself.

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Phuket Police must stamp out abuse of tourists, says Chinese envoy

PHUKET: China’s Haad-Yai-based Vice Consul, Qin Jian, has urged police to crack down hard on sexual attacks on tourists, following yesterday’s alleged molestation of a 19-year-old Chinese tourist by a “black taxi” driver who picked her up from the airport.

Government yields to pressure over school closures

BANGKOK: Bowing to a public outcry and resistance from many civic groups, the Education Ministry has agreed to create a joint committee to look into the issue of small school closures.

DSI arrests B150 million bank robber

HUA HIN: The Department of Special Investigation arrested the head of a Swiss bank robber gang on May 16 in Hua Hin.

A thirst to die for

Phuket News / Weird World

Friday 15 June 2012, 10:19AM

People often talk about having a thirst for life, but a two-year-old boy has taken that to whole new levels.

Cabinet backs away from confrontation

Phuket News / Thailand

Friday 15 June 2012, 10:10AM

The Cabinet agreed this week to conclude the current session of Parliament next Tuesday (June 19), backing away from the row over the reconciliation bills that have caused the People’s Alliance for Democracy, or Yellow Shirts, to take to the streets again.

Police seek help, photos released of lost 'forest boy'

Phuket News / World

Friday 15 June 2012, 10:04AM

Berlin Police on Tuesday released a photograph of the mysterious “forest boy” who turned to authorities nine months ago saying he lived in a wood for five years and did not know who he was.

Falklands to hold referendum on political status in 2013

Phuket News / World

Friday 15 June 2012, 09:51AM

The Falkland Islands will hold a referendum on its political status in 2013 in a bid to end the bitter territorial dispute between Britain and Argentina, the archipelago’s government said Tuesday.

Obama rejects Romney's 'faulty' Twitter message

Phuket News / World

Friday 15 June 2012, 09:46AM

A sarcastic US President Barack Obama Tuesday said the theme of his rival Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign could fit on a tweet with letters to spare – “it’s Obama’s fault.”

Brilliant Asian Americans face the 'bamboo ceiling'

Phuket News / World

Friday 15 June 2012, 09:43AM

Asian American families churn out doctors, engineers and graduate students, but their high-achieving image hides a “bamboo ceiling” that marginalises the fastest growing US minority, experts say.

Time to move On On

Phuket News / Features

Friday 15 June 2012, 09:36AM

PHUKET: As Phuket’s oldest hotel prepares to undergo a dramatic renovation to secure its future, Paritta Wangkiat discovers why, at the historic On On, some things will never change.

Medical teams practice halting flu at Phuket airport

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 14 June 2012, 06:01PM

PHUKET: Dozens of doctors and nurses from both public and private hospitals spent this morning (June 14) at Phuket International Airport, rehearsing procedures for dealing with an aircraft arriving with possible victims of deadly flu on board.

Celebrating American Independence Day in Phuket

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:52PM

PHUKET: Join local Americans and their friends for America’s Independence Day celebration on Sunday July 1 at the HeadStart International School in Kathu, across from Makro.

Over 14,400 killed in 15-month Syria revolt: NGO

Phuket News / World

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:44PM

More than 14,400 people have been killed in Syria in the 15-month revolt against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, including 2,302 in the past month alone, a monitoring group said on Thursday.

Protester heckles Tony Blair in Hong Kong

Phuket News / World

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:41PM

A lone protester on Thursday heckled former British prime minister Tony Blair as he prepared to make a speech on religion and globalisation at the University of Hong Kong.

Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs globally by end-2013

Phuket News / Business

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:41PM

Finland's Nokia, one of the world's biggest mobile phone makers, on Thursday cut its outlook and said it planned 10,000 job cuts by the end of 2013 amid massive additional cost-saving measures.

Britain's Cameron denies deals with Murdoch

Phuket News / World

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:40PM

Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday dismissed claims that his party made covert deals with Rupert Murdoch's media empire as he faced a grilling at Britain's press ethics inquiry.

China confirms forced abortion case after uproar

Phuket News / World

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:39PM

Chinese authorities confirmed Thursday that a woman was forced to abort seven months into her pregnancy, several days after her plight came to light when images of her baby's corpse were posted online.

Kalim body may be missing American

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 14 June 2012, 05:13PM

PHUKET: A body found at Kalim Beach at 2.30pm this afternoon (June 14) may be that of missing American student Joshua Shane, but a definitive identification has so far not been possible.

Phuket police colonel moved to Phang Nga

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 14 June 2012, 03:42PM

PHUKET: The former Superintendent of Phuket City Police Station Pol Col Chote Chichai has been ordered by Police Region 8 yesterday (June 13) to move to Takuatung Police Station in Phang Nga Province.

OrBorJor approves B100m for 'pilot' road

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 14 June 2012, 10:25AM

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (OrBorJor) has approved the budget to build the first two kilometres of a new 21-kilometre road running parallel to Thepkrassattri Rd from the bypass road to close to the airport.

US backs greater role for Thailand

Phuket News / Thailand

Thursday 14 June 2012, 09:51AM

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced hope Wednesday that Thailand would play a greater leadership role after years of political turmoil that has shaken the oldest US ally in Asia.

Phuket Prison definitely drug free: official

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 13 June 2012, 06:36PM

PHUKET: The Provincial Prison has officially been declared a “white prison”, meaning it is free of all drugs and mobile phones, officials say.

Rawai elephant camp wins national award

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 13 June 2012, 06:01PM

PHUKET: The Kinaree Elephant Camp in Rawai has received a national award for the way it looks after its animals.

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