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THAILAND: US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Thailand on Thursday as part of an Asian tour designed to beef up security ties across the region as a counterweight to China's rise.

Thursday 15 November 2012, 05:52PM

US scientist suggests new theory for Canadian sisters’ deaths

PHUKET: An American scientist who worked on Gulf War Syndrome has proposed a possible new scenario to explain how the two Canadian sisters, Noemi and Audrey Belanger, died on Phi Phi on the night of June 14.

Thursday 15 November 2012, 12:07PM

Threatening scam artists force couple to hand over B30k

THAILAND: Extortionists claiming to be representatives from KT Publishing, which represents the interests of music publishers and issues licenses on their behalf, have been active in Ao Nang.

Thursday 15 November 2012, 11:53AM

A classic rescue story in Phuket

PHUKET: In a story that would melt the heart of the crustiest local newspaper editor, Chalong Public Works Department spent 20 minutes on Monday freeing a kitten from a drain under the road.

Thursday 15 November 2012, 09:21AM

TAT moves to counter Krabi rape mess

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says it will urgently establish a safety zone at Ao Nang beach to rebuild tourist confidence after a high profile rape case illustrated the dangers for single women travelling in Thailand.

Thursday 15 November 2012, 09:09AM

Japan hopes SE Asia nations will attend Syria meeting

THAILAND: A meeting in Tokyo later this month aimed at increasing pressure on the Syrian regime could include several Southeast Asian countries, Japanese officials said Wednesday.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 05:26PM

Govt to revamp Phuket ports

PHUKET: The government is to carry out a major exercise to improve ports along the Andaman Sea coast, including the Phuket Deep Sea Port and Rassada Port.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 03:34PM

Charles marks birthday with Hobbit tour in New Zealand

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Wednesday 14 November 2012, 02:43PM

WORLD: Tolkien fan Prince Charles marked his 64th birthday with a tour of Middle Earth on Wednesday, at the New Zealand studio behind Peter Jackson's latest Hobbit movie.

Three rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Indonesia zoo

ASIA: A critically endangered Sumatran tiger has given birth to three cubs at an Indonesian zoo, a veterinarian at the facility said Wednesday.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 02:42PM

Hundreds of cobras seized in Thai customs bust

THAILAND: Thai customs officers have seized hundreds of cobras being smuggled through the country for use in traditional medicine as a supposed sexual aid, an official said Wednesday.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 02:38PM

Megayacht drops into Phuket

PHUKET: One of the world’s largest private yachts, the MY Le Grand Bleu arrived this week in Phuket.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 01:57PM

Phuket Rubber Duck Race date set for 2013

PHUKET: The Phuket Community Foundation (PCF) has announced that it has set March 3 next year as the date for its next fundraising Race Day, featuring the Great Phuket Rubber Duck Race.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 01:38PM

Two Phuket teens held for robbing Russian woman

PHUKET: Chalong police have arrested two teenagers, aged 13 and 16, on charges of snatching a Russian woman’s handbag at Karon Beach on Saturday night (November 10).

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 10:44AM

Security at last for Phuket slum dwellers

PHUKET: The 2,000 or so families in the large slum along Soi Kingkaew in Baan Kuku, to the northeast of Phuket Town, can breathe a sigh of relief after their community has been given rights to occupy the land and an attempt by a businessman to establish ownership over a large part of the 300-rai village was rejected.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 10:27AM

Doctors without Border on first US mission

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Wednesday 14 November 2012, 10:12AM

WORLD: The group Doctors Without Borders has aided victims of war and disease in countries like Sudan, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Women speak out over Khmer Rouge sexual violence

ASIA: For three decades the scars branded onto Kim Khem's arms have been a reminder of the sexual torture she saw under the Khmer Rouge. Now, aged 80, she is finally breaking her silence on the horrors of the past.

Wednesday 14 November 2012, 10:06AM

Myanmar struggles to reach quake victims

ASIA: Myanmar rescuers struggled Monday to bring help to outlying villages hit by an earthquake that aid agencies say has killed at least 13 and caused a bridge and mine to collapse.

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 06:04PM

US says shift to Asia is 'real' as Australia hosts talks

ASIA: The United States insisted Tuesday that its much-touted shift to the Asia-Pacific region is for real as US and Australian officials met for annual strategic talks.

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 05:54PM

Man survives 18-floor fall in Phuket

PHUKET: Australian John Bernard Hurley was rushed to hospital after he jumped from the 18th floor of the Royal Paradise Hotel at about 2 pm today (November 13) – and miraculously survived.

Tuesday 13 November 2012, 02:40PM

Krabi tourism hurt by 'Evil Man' Youtube video