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American man, 54, dies from head injuries after post-midnight motorbike fall south of Patong
PHUKET: A 54-year-old American man was pronounced dead at hospital after he sustained head injuries from a motorbike fall early this morning near Karon Noi Beach, just south of Patong.
Inexperienced Chinese tourists hospitalised after jet-ski collision off Patong Beach
PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists, a 25-year-old male and a 26-year-old girl were treated for leg injuries this afternoon (Dec 27) after they collided the jet-skis they had rented for leisure off Patong Beach.
Hundreds take part in 2nd Phuket Night Run for charming Old Town tour
PHUKET: The 2nd Phuket Night Run took place between 10pm and midnight last night (Dec 26), offering runners a rare glimpse of Old Town from the safety of a route directed by local police.
Thai police ordered to be strict with DUI violators during New Years holiday period
BANGKOK: Police officers will be deployed across the country in an effort to react to DUI violations during the upcoming holidays.
How the Orphanage Scam Harms Kids and Encourages Abusers
Latest Orphanages in Cambodia have become a way of using children who shouldn’t be in them to glean charity dollars from tourists - with a risk of the children being abused as well.
Patong commemorates December 26 Tsunami with flower laying ceremony
PHUKET: Government officials, members of the public and tourists gathered in Patong last night (Decmeber 26) to commemorate victims of the fateful tsunami that struck the region 11 years ago.
Buriram win fifth Thai FA Cup title after downing Muangthong 3-0
FOOTBALL: Buriram United made history yesterday when they outplayed bitter rivals SCG Muang Thong United 3-1 in the FA Cup title showdown to lift their fifth trophy of the year.
Ranongs Myanmar Town in fear as claims of police torture forced murder confessions
RANONG: The four migrant suspects accused of killing a teenager in Ranong say police used brutal and intimidating tactics to force their confessions.
Jet-Ski Collision at Phuket's Patong Beach Leaves Tourist Being Treated in Hospital
Latest A collision between jet-skis at Phuket’s Patong beach left one tourist being treated in Patong Hospital. The Finnish tourist was hurt when a Chinese couple on another jet-ski crashed into him, according to witnesses.