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PHUKET: The Architect & Engineering Exhibition returns for its 15th edition from July 23-26, this year to be held at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked his special powers under Section 44 of the interim charter to tackle illegal street racing, alcohol sales near schools and universities, and illegal nightspot operations.

Latest Wealthy businesspeople and celebrity VIPs are likely to take advantage of a new 200 million baht private jet terminal and facilities to accommodate 30 small planes on Phuket.

Latest Starwood has a new plan to win the hearts and minds of guests aged under 12 years of age and it begins with LEGO to enjoy during their stay.

Latest There have been no charges over a tourist’s fatal bungy plunge on Phuket, leading to questions being asked about the efficacy of forensic tests on the elastic cord and restraints.

Phuket Updating Digest PM Prayuth orders a halt to plans for a Krabi coal plant; US to use Turkey as Isis attack base; Baht drops against US dollar; Murder victim granted British uni degree.

Around the region Bangkok action deepens Malaysia scandal mystery; Hip hop star rants in Philippines captivity; Hamleys reaches Singapore; Island-state losing tourism traction.

SURAT THANI: Police failed to check CCTV footage from the only pier on the island where a pair of British tourists was murdered last year, a lawyer for the two Myanmar nationals accused of the killings said today (July 23).

PHUKET: Twelve Myanmar migrant workers were taken to Thalang Hospital this morning (July 23) after the vehicle they were being transported in crashed and flipped on Thepkassattri Rd in Baan Muang Mai.