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Food lovers get ready

The impressive gastronomy at Iniala Beach House at Natai Beach, Phang Nga, has been the talk of the town for some time now. With its menu tailor-made for each guest by Executive Chef Sandro Aguilera, and mouthwatering pastries, bread and cakes from Iniala bakery created by award-winning Chef David Inglada, it is no wonder why guests are hooked.

Police interview Lao ‘slavesʼ over trafficking

NAKHON PATHOM: Thirteen illegal Lao labour immigrants who were rescued from an alleged “slavery farm” in Nakhon Pathom are being treated as witnesses in a suspected human trafficking case.

Phuket Amcham event targets China high-end tourists

PHUKET: The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) will hold a special seminar on how to attract high-end Chinese tourists at an event at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa on September 18.

Phuket tourism cited as key reason for national tourism overhaul

BANGKOK: The tourism industries in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga have been cited as key examples for the need to overall of the entire governmental approach to handling national tourism issues.

Sommai: Corruption still rife

BANGKOK: Former finance minister Sommai Phasee has warned the new economic team that corruption among state officials remains endemic and needs to be seriously addressed.

Police looking for clues after man found dead in Phuket motorbike accident

PHUKET: Police are looking for anyone who can provide information about a single-vehicle motorbike accident in which a man died in Pa Khlok this morning (August 24).

Bomb probe slows

BANGKOK: National police chief Somyot Poompunmuang said yesterday (August 23) police have identified “a group of suspects” in last Monday nights bombing at the Erawan shrine, but refused to discuss details, including whether he thinks the attackers are Thais or foreigners.

Start with the ‘Why’?

The start of a new academic year is a good time to be asking the question ‘why’?

Honda CBR150 rider with stack of cash dies on north Phuket road

PHUKET: Thalang police have speculated that high speed and a hole in the road may have been factors in the fatal accident of an unidentified motorbike rider in Mai Khao last night.

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