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Phuket rain fails to dampen locals' merit making spirit

PHUKET: This morning's heavy rain did not affect the turnout for the “Tam boon klang lhad” (Merit Day) as hundreds of locals poured into downtown Phuket to donate food and items to the local monks and 'make merit'.

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Bangkok: Reconciliation bill comes under fire

BANGKOK: The reconciliation bill sponsored by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung is facing growing opposition as it would exonerate those responsible for the crackdown on the 2010 red shirt protests.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler spotted in Phuket Town

PHUKET: Phuket Town locals got a shock last night when they spotted Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler partying at Timber Hut bar in Phuket Town.

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.

UN adopts global treaty on weapons trade

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:29AM

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday passed the first treaty regulating the conventional arms trade in an attempt to bring transparency and protection of human rights to the often murky industry.

Campaign to replace Chavez kicks off in Venezuela

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:28AM

MARACAIBO: The presidential campaign to replace Venezuela's Hugo Chavez formally kicked off Tuesday, with his chosen successor vowing to carry on the deceased leader's socialist "revolution."

Jackson doctor refuses to testify

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:25AM

LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's jailed former doctor refused Tuesday to testify at a trial in which the singer's mother is seeking massive damages from tour promoters she blames for hiring the medic.

S. Korea says North bans entry to industrial park

Phuket News / Asia

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:24AM

SEOUL: North Korea told South Korea on Wednesday that it was banning access to their Kaesong joint industrial park, but said South Koreans in the complex would be allowed to leave, officials said.

Australia launches national child sex abuse inquiry

Phuket News / Asia

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:23AM

MELBOURNE: Australia opened a national probe into child sex abuse on Wednesday, with premier Julia Gillard warning of "uncomfortable truths" as institutions including schools and churches come under scrutiny.

Japan woman put skeleton brother in trash: police

Phuket News / Asia

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:22AM

TOKYO: A Japanese woman who lived with her brother's mummified body for years tried to dispose of his corpse with household rubbish when she finally realised he was dead, police and reports said Wednesday.

Singapore gardens aim for UNESCO heritage status

Phuket News / Asia

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 11:19AM

SINGAPORE: Singapore, one of the world's most densely populated countries, is campaigning to get its 154-year-old Botanic Gardens declared a UNESCO world heritage site.

East Europeans ‘put B36bn into Phuket in 2012’

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 10:27AM

PHUKET: Eastern European tourists, dominated by Russians, poured B36 billion into Phuket’s economy in 2012, according to the results of research by local consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

Aussies seek baby-sexing in Phuket

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 10:19AM

PHUKET: More and more visitors to Phuket are here for a controversial medical treatment: choosing if their next baby will be a boy or a girl.

Phuket: Family call for news of ‘missing’ German man

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 3 April 2013, 09:44AM

PHUKET: The family of German man Benjamin Jürgs are calling on members of the public to let them know if they encounter him.

'Brace for higher power bills'

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 05:52PM

BANGKOK: The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) expects the electricity tariff will hit five baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), on a par with Singapore, in two years due to the rising price of natural gas.

The Phuket News TV - 2 April 2013

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 05:44PM

PHUKET: Catch the latest news here - fresh daily.

Phuket police practice mob control

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 05:13PM

PHUKET: Around 250 police officers took part in riot control practice yesterday and today (April 1 and 2) on the parade ground behind the Phuket City Police Station, as part of a national drive to sharpen up crowd control abilities.

Phuket: ‘Chicky Net’ for sale

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 11:18AM

Phuket: BIS Lion King production is a roaring good time

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 10:28AM

PHUKET: Those who have any doubt about the impressive musical and acting talent on the island should watch the British International School’s production of The Lion King, showing this week.

BIS student crash victim ‘still serious’ in Phuket hospital

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 2 April 2013, 09:57AM

PHUKET: One of the two young Russians involved in a horrific road accident on Saturday is still unconscious and in serious condition in the Phuket International Hospital.

Navy commissions slipway

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 1 April 2013, 06:23PM

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet has commissioned a new slipway at its Tab Lamu base in Phang Nga, which will allow it to haul small warships displacing up to 1,500 tons out of the water for inspection and repairs.

Second smash in 3 days at Phuket intersection

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 1 April 2013, 05:23PM

PHUKET: Another road accident took place this morning (April 1) at the same spot where two Russian teens were badly injured on Saturday (March 30) – the intersection between Bang Yai Rd and the bypass.

The Phuket News TV - 1 April 2013

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 1 April 2013, 04:23PM

PHUKET: Catch the latest news here - fresh daily.

Australians 'find trouble' in Phuket

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 1 April 2013, 01:52PM

PHUKET: The best safety device on a visit to Phuket is common sense, Australia's honorary consul to Phuket suggests.

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