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Opinion: The need for police on Phukets streets

This week’s story on the incredible lack of police presence on one of the busiest tourist streets in Phuket, which is one of the busiest tourist provinces in the country, beggars belief.

Bangla thugs threaten expat police volunteers, expose lack of police presence

PHUKET: A gang of drunken thugs threatening expat police volunteers on patrol has exposed the lack of police protection provided at the police box at the beach end of Bangla Rd in Patong.

Thailand Resort Group Takes Hold on Australia's Top End

Thailand’s Minor Group is taking a stake in a significant hotel development in Darwin as its move to become a player in Australia grows more intense.

Phuket Taxis Not Tamed Yet: Drivers Told of High Fares, Poor Service and Ripoffs

Latest High taxi fares, poor service and ripoffs still blighted Phuket’s ability to compete in a tourism market - and Thailand needed to continue to attract customers, drivers are told.

PhuketWATCH Baht Dips Lower; Suthep to Leave Monkhood; Thailand's Trafficker Suspects Indicted

Phuket Updating Digest Isis throws gay pair off roof; Thailand to indict trafficking suspects; Krabi coal assessment to go ahead; Mitsubishi boost for Thailand; Saudi king takes over beach.

Asean Today: Thailand Lists Trafficking Haul; Ship Accused of Dealing Arms; Rights Workers ...

Around the Region Rights workers face threats in Burma; Bali plan for selling condos to foreigners; Cambodia’s tourism struggles; Laos copper mine blamed for water pollution.

Mike Swick Retires

PHUKET: Mike Swick was always a hell of a fighter. Fast hands, knockout power, a sneaky submission game. And whether he won or lost, nothing swayed fans from that opinion.

2 Hrs Live Hip Hop Concert with O.T. GENASIS

Prepare yourself for the EVENT of THE YEAR ! We are bringing to Phuket the SUPERSTAR who wrote one of the biggest anthems of the last decade: “CoCo.” produced by the legendary BUSTA RHYMES. SPECIAL GUEST: O.T. GENASIS ( Im in love with t…

GrabTaxi is now live in Phuket

PHUKET: It was announced this morning (July 24) that GrabTaxi Beta is now fully active in Phuket.

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