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Thai aunt denies pimping girl in South Korea

BANGKOK: The aunt accused of luring her teenage niece into prostitution in South Korea has turned herself in, police investigating the case said yesterday.

Bomb kills five rangers in Thailand's restive south

BANGKOK: Five paramilitary rangers were killed and one other wounded in an ambush when suspected rebels detonated a bomb buried in a road in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south, local police said Friday.

The Big List: Ghost Towns

THE BIG LIST: “Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair.” Shelley’s poem Ozymandias, a vision of lost ruins in the desert, mocks the ultimate fate of even greatest human cities, and the greatest vanities. Here are a few of the more unusual ghost towns you’ll find dotted around the world.

Egypt’s Morsi signs disputed constitution into law

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 06:23PM

CAIRO: Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has signed into law a new constitution voted in despite weeks of opposition protests, but on Wednesday he was left facing an economic crisis and international disquiet over his rule.

China warns of rising financial risks

Phuket News / Asia

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 06:06PM

BEIJING: China’s financial system is facing increasing risks due to soaring bank loans, with lending to the property sector and local governments a particular concern, the finance ministry warned Wednesday.

'More than 45,000 killed' in Syria conflict

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 06:04PM

BEIRUT: More than 45,000 people have been killed in Syria since the outbreak in March 2011 of an anti-regime revolt that became a bloody insurgency after a brutal crackdown on dissent, a watchdog agency said Wednesday.

Kazakhstan mourns deaths of elite guards in plane crash

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 06:02PM

ASTANA: Kazakhstan on Wednesday mourned the deaths of 27 people in one of its worst ever aviation disasters, a tragedy that wiped out much of the top echelon of the state border service including the acting chief.

Envoys rapped for ‘out of date’ Phuket remarks

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 05:48PM

PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Marine Department has criticised recent warnings about jet-ski scams by the British and Australian ambassadors to Thailand which, he says, are inaccurate and based on out-of-date information.

Raging fire destroys wing of Patong hotel

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 03:55PM

PHUKET: Claude de Crissey, the owner of the Royal Phawadee Village Resort has told The Phuket News that based on initial investigation, this morning’s (December 26) early morning fire at the resort had seemed to start from a faulty electric cable, but that he was waiting on results from an investigation conducted by the Forensic Police.

Phuket tsunami ceremonies begin at Mai Khao

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 03:28PM

PHUKET: Ceremonies to mark the eight anniversary of the 2004 Asian Tsunami, which killed some 8,000 people in Thailand, and left hundreds more missing, began this morning (December 26) with a multi-faith service at the Tsunami Memorial Wall near Mai Khao Beach.

Fire severely damages resort in Patong

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 10:46AM

PHUKET: Fire destroyed part of the Royal Phawadee Village resort on Sawatdirak Rd in Patong early this morning (December 26).

Phuket Intl Hospital celebrates 30 years

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 06:16PM

PHUKET: The Phuket International Hospital celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Friday (December 21) and used the occasion to launch two charitable projects – a charity mini-marathon and a drive to help children suffering from cerebral palsy.

Phuket police arrest 243 in New Year crime drive

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 06:12PM

PHUKET: Police have arrested 243 criminals in 169 cases in a concerted drive against crime in the 16 days leading up to the New Year.

Video links to streamline Phuket justice

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 05:54PM

PHUKET: The Phuket courts and police, Phuket Prison and CAT Telecom have signed a contract aimed at streamlining the legal system after an arrest is made, improving security, cutting down on court appearances by officials, and saving money.

Phuket Tourist Police parade through Patong

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 02:53PM

Phuket’s Tourist Police organised a colourful parade along Bangla Rd in Patong last night (December 24) to highlight their efforts to ensure tourists’ safety.

Tsunami warning system ‘best in region’

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 02:45PM

BANGKOK: One day before the eighth anniversary of the devastating Asia Tsunami of 2004, officials said today (December 25) that Thailand has the best warning system in the region to mitigate future disasters.

Sydictive still full of Christmas surprises

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 11:49AM

PHUKET: The New Year Sydictive Element megaparty is still far from reality, despite agreement that it can be held on Patong Beach and despite the distributed flyers advertising the go-ahead.

Phuket police arrest computer gamer with two guns

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 11:46AM

PHUKET: Police arrested a man carrying two unlicensed pistols in Phuket Town just after midnight this morning, following a tip-off.

Phuket Opinion: Christmas giving

Phuket News / Opinion

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 10:35AM

PHUKET: It’s that time of year again readers to wish ourselves a very Merry Christmas. Despite the outdoor scenes of sunshine and searing heat, the festive sentiments remain as pertinent as ever in Phuket.

Karon to hold huge Phuket New Year’s dance festival

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 09:31AM

PHUKET: While everybody’s wondering if the New Year’s Sydictive party will be on or not, the one in Karon definitely is – and it’s free.

Flyer announces Sydictive Patong party plans

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 24 December 2012, 11:51PM

PHUKET: After weeks of ‘will they, won’t they and if they do where will they?’, it seems that the Sydictive Element New Year’s Beach Party - originally planned to be held on Surin Beach -will now take place on Patong Beach.

‘James Mental’ gang members re-enact Phuket attack

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 24 December 2012, 06:53PM

PHUKET: Tourists watched with astonishment and fascination today (December 24) as two young men from Rawai, who launched a vicious attack on a Russian tourist last Wednesday (December 19), re-enacted the crime at the Kata Viewpoint.

Scary adventure for Phuket elephant

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 24 December 2012, 06:02PM

PHUKET: Namboon, a 40-year-old bull elephant weighing three tons, had to be rescued yesterday (December 23) after he wandered into deep mud in Chalong.

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