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Central Asia softens on Taliban as economic ties grow
Central Asia softens on Taliban as economic ties grow
AFGHANISTAN: In a new customs-free zone on the dusty Uzbek-Afghan border, Taliban representative Sayed Zaher Shah is pleased with his country’s rapidly growing trade links in the region.
Arsenal seek statement win at Liverpool, Amorim faces Burnley must-win
Arsenal seek statement win at Liverpool, Amorim faces Burnley must-win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the Premier League title race as last season’s top two face off at Anfield after a summer of heavy spending.
Phuket blood drive highlights urgent need for rare donors
Phuket blood drive highlights urgent need for rare donors
PHUKET: The Australian-Consulate General, Phuket in collaboration with several local organisations ‒ including Phuket Has Been Good To Us, the British Honorary Consul and the Phuket Veterans ‒ joined together this week at Vachira Phuket Hospital to donate blood and encourage others to do the same. 
Officials defend slow action over broken Phi Phi boardwalk
Officials defend slow action over broken Phi Phi boardwalk
PHUKET: Local officials have defended themselves from accusations of being too slow to fix the boardwalk at Phi Phi Don island after it was heavily damaged by a storm last year.
Phuket tourism drive connects island businesses with Bangkok market
Phuket tourism drive connects island businesses with Bangkok market
BANGKOK: The Phuket Tourist Association, together with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has staged a five-day tourism promotion campaign aimed at boosting business opportunities for Phuket’s tourism operators in both consumer and corporate markets.
Motorcycle taxi driver killed in crash on Patong hill
Motorcycle taxi driver killed in crash on Patong hill
PHUKET: A motorcycle taxi driver was killed in a collision involving a passenger van and a pickup truck on the road over Patong Hill last night (Aug 29).
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
SA KAEO: Thailand will erect its first section of a permanent border wall with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after receiving approval from the National Security Council (NSC), the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) spokesman announced yesterday (Aug 29).
MCOT Phuket empowers youth to fight online human trafficking
MCOT Phuket empowers youth to fight online human trafficking
PHUKET: Sixty students from five Phuket schools have taken part in a special youth network workshop aimed at strengthening media literacy and building defences against the growing threat of online human trafficking.
Bhumjaithai ‘ready to form interim government’
Bhumjaithai ‘ready to form interim government’
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party says it is ready with allies to form an interim government with support from the opposition People’s Party, the largest party in the House of Representatives, and dissolve the House in four months.
Myanmar teen’s gun video leads police to Chalong drug den
Myanmar teen’s gun video leads police to Chalong drug den
PHUKET: A video posted online of a Myanmar teenager practicing with a gun in a mangrove forest has led police to uncover a drug operation in Chalong, resulting in the arrest of two Myanmar nationals and the seizure of drugs, cash, firearms and motorbikes.
Heavy rains yet to dispel dry season water-shortage fears
Heavy rains yet to dispel dry season water-shortage fears
PHUKET: Despite recent heavy rains, local officials are already taking steps to conserve water for the coming dry season to help ensure there is enough clean water supply for people across the island.
Constitutional Court sacks PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation 
Constitutional Court sacks PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation 
BANGKOK: Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday (Aug 29) for an ethics violation after only a year in power, in another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that could usher in a new period of turmoil.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai Leader Out: Court Boots PM from Power, Rawai Mayor Vows Justice For Lifeguards || Aug 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai Leader Out: Court Boots PM from Power, Rawai Mayor Vows Justice For Lifeguards || Aug 29
PHUKET XTRA - August 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix
Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers, and teams descend on the seaside resort of Zandvoort for Sunday’s (Aug 31) Dutch Grand Prix.
Australian man found dead in Chalong hotel room
Australian man found dead in Chalong hotel room
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old Australian man who was found in his hotel room in Chalong on Wednesday afternoon (Aug 27).
Rawai Mayor vows legal action over tourists assault on lifeguards
Rawai Mayor vows legal action over tourists assault on lifeguards
RAWAI: Rawai Mayor Thames Kraitat has vowed to pursue legal action to the fullest extent of the law after a group of foreign tourists spat on and physically assaulted lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach when ordered out of the water during a swimming ban earlier this week.
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced former politician and former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit to 12 months in prison for defaming and insulting former police officer Santhana Prayoonrat.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
BANGKOK:  With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and B15 billion in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
SEOUL: South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said yesterday (Aug 28), joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
Kathu ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ crackdown eyes in Patong
Kathu ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ crackdown eyes in Patong
PHUKET: Kathu District officials, together with police and local agencies have continued their series of drug suppression operations under the campaign ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’, with mass drug tests and a dealer arrested in Patong.