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Phuket Opinion: Time to send a message

PHUKET: The recent arrest of a Patong tuk-tuk driver who threatened his passengers with a sword has served once again to reinforce the perception of tuk-tuk drivers as thugs and rip-off merchants.

Two Thai men arrested in Patong for drug possession

PHUKET: Patong Police yesterday (Sept 8) arrested two Thai men and seized a variety of drugs and gold items as part of a special investigation seeking to reduce drug crimes in the Patong area.

New Cambodian eco-camp will use profits to preserve wildlife habitats

The new Cardamom Tented Camp in Botum Sakor National Park in southwest Cambodia has announced three-day/two-night and four-day/three night packages for nature tourists.

Accused step-father of 14-year-old rape victim claims innocence

PHUKET: The step-father of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped in Phang Nga province denied accusations he was involved in the rape and claimed he was innocent yesterday (Sept 8).

Clooney puts poison in Anywhere USAs peanut butter

George Clooney was back in the Venice limelight Saturday with Suburbicon, a toxic depiction of 1950s America he says he was inspired to make after listening to Donald Trumps election rhetoric.

German Help Association donates B100,000 to Vachira Hospital Phuket

PHUKET: The German Help Association (DHV) presented a cheque for B100,000 to Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday afternoon (Sept 8) as a show of appreciation for hospital’s support and care of German tourists who have been unable to pay their hospital fees over the years.

Captured crocodile DNA sent for testing to determine species

PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed yesterday (Sept 8) that they had sent a blood sample for the crocodile recently captured in the Bang tao area for DNA testing.

Sudanese man arrested at Phuket Airport with illegal ammunition

PHUKET: A Sudanese man was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Sep 8) morning after security scans discovered the man was carrying ammunition.

Clean Phuket tops hotels’ agenda

PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association consortium has re-confirmed its stance that a “clean Phuket” is among the top priorities for leading hotels across the island.

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