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The Future of Thai Justice Probably Rides With Phuketwan
Latest The case against Phuketwan over a paragraph written by two Reuters reporters leaves freedom of expression in Thailand torn between military power and a news agency protecting its brand.
Underwater cables power up electricity supply to Phuket islands
PHUKET: Governor Nisit Jansomwong joined the chief of all provincial electricity authority offices in the country yesterday (August 24) in officially launching two underwater power cables now providing mains supply to two islands off Phuket.
1st Accor “Heartbreak” Hill Mini-Marathon 2015
The event will be held as part of Accor Hotel’s CSR commitment in Southern Thailand, led by PULLMAN PHUKET ARCADIA NAITHON BEACH and other 10 hotels.This fundraising will support improving education and well-being of underprivileged children. Con…
Thailand's Moment of Truth: The Phuketwan Trial
Latest The Dateline documentary team from SBS Australia shared the three-day trial of Alan Morison and Chutia Sidasathian with participants for a show full of revealing insights.
North, South Korea agree to defuse crisis after marathon talks
KOREAS: North and South Korea yesterday (August 24) reached agreement, following marathon talks, on ending a tense military stand-off that had pushed the two rivals to the brink of armed conflict.
Property sector in Thailand returns to the spotlight
PHUKET: Thailand has had a very interesting past couple of years. From the unruly political situation that dominated the first half of 2014, the market steadily gained back the confidence of investors, only to be challenged again by a slowing economy in 2015.
City Hall hits back over blurry CCTV images
BANGKOK: City Hall yesterday (August 24) defended the quality of security cameras that captured blurry images of the Erawan shrine bombing suspect, saying the devices were designed to capture large areas, not razor-sharp images of specific points.
Phuket Governor to head BCCT panel event: ‘Phuket’s Tourism Future’
PHUKET: The British Chamber of Commerce of Thailand (BCCT) returns to Phuket next week to continue its outstanding series of presentation business dinners with a focus on “Phuket’s Tourism Future – Public and Private Sector Plans”.
Court issues warrant for Banyin
BANGKOK: The Bangkok South Criminal Court yesterday (August 24) issued arrest warrants for former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn and three women for the alleged theft of shares held by the late billionaire contractor Chuwong Sae Tang.