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PHUKET: The planned Andaman Cultural Festival, originally due to begin tomorrow (November 9) has been postponed until sometime in December, a spokesperson for the Provincial PR Office said yesterday (November 7).

Thursday 8 November 2012, 02:53PM

Obama to visit Thailand later this month

Newly re-elected US President Barack Obama will visit Thailand later this month along with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to discuss regional strategies, according to reports.

Thursday 8 November 2012, 02:03PM

Thai-American wins seat in Congress

PHUKET: Voters in Illinois, the home state of President Barack Obama, have elected the first person of Thai origin to the US Congress.

Thursday 8 November 2012, 10:37AM

Sydictive New Year Phuket megaparty details still hazy

PHUKET: Confusion remains over the finer details of the Paris Hilton-announced New Year’s party on Surin Beach, with organisers yet to be granted permission for the floating offshore stage.

Thursday 8 November 2012, 09:47AM

Phuket dugong dies from propeller wounds

PHUKET: A 40-year-old female dugong, injured by a boat propeller, was rescued from Cape Yamu yesterday (November 6) but died this morning from its injuries.

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 05:02PM

Romney concedes defeat in White House race

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 03:32PM

WORLD: Republican challenger Mitt Romney conceded defeat in the US election early Wednesday, telling supporters that he had called President Barack Obama to congratulate him on his victory.

Phuket Sea Gypsy fishermen in court

PHUKET: Nine Sea Gypsy fishermen from Rawai were in court in Takuapa, Phang Nga, again this morning (November 6) for another hearing in their prosecution by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) for fishing in the Similans National Park.

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 03:25PM

Motorbike accident claims life of Phuket expat

PHUKET: A 44-year-old British expat died of wounds he sustained when his motorbike collided with a truck on the main road near Tesco Lotus,Thalang on Tuesday night.

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 01:38PM

Obama wins re-election, makes history again

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 11:31AM

WORLD: US President Barack Obama swept to re-election Tuesday, creating history again by defying the undertow of a slow economic recovery and high unemployment to beat Republican foe Mitt Romney.

British Consulate in Pattaya closes

THAILAND: Following months of speculation, the British Embassy in Bangkok have now confirmed on their website that the British Consulate in Jomtien, Pattaya will close.

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 09:52AM

Swing states too close to call in early US results

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 09:40AM

WORLD: Poll results in the key swing states that will decide the US presidential election remained too close to call on Tuesday even as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney racked up victories in their heartlands.

Three held in Phuket drug raid

PHUKET: Police arrested three Thais yesterday evening (November 6) on drugs charges.

Wednesday 7 November 2012, 09:27AM

Thai 'wizard' held after 'bulletproof' tattoo brawls

THAILAND: A "sorcerer" tattooist has been arrested in northeastern Thailand after several brawls involving his disciples who believed his body art made them invincible, police said Tuesday.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 11:16PM

Concrete-hurling Phuket bike gang damage two cars

PHUKET: Motorbike gang members tossed concrete paving blocks and hit two cars coming the other way on Saturday (November 3), damaging the windscreens of both. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 05:54PM

Myanmar flight links to expand

ASIA: More airlines have announced plans to start regional services to Yangon during this winter schedule.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 05:01PM

Phuket: LCCs and why they act the way they do

PHUKET: AirAsia’s public relations disaster in September scrapping the Phuket-Bali route without warning underlines the precarious nature of the low cost carrier business and its negative impact on customers.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 04:58PM

Thailand and Indonesia tie Mice knot

THAILAND: Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau says a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia will help to boost events hosted in Thailand.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 04:52PM

Online wholesale travel system launched

ASIA: Asiatravel.com has launched what it says is Asia’s first online wholesale system with instant confirmation for destinations worldwide.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 04:08PM

Asia offers new potential for super luxury palace hotels

ASIA: Asia is the most dynamic market for luxury products and services and is the next target for palace hotels under the brand of Dorchester Collection, company chief executive Christopher Cowdray recently said in an interview about strategy.

Tuesday 6 November 2012, 04:04PM

Thai ‘transgender airline’ grounded over finance issues