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The family of the Kuwaiti man who died whilst bungee jumping at World Bungy Jump in Patong on May 27 are in the process of sending a lawyer to Phuket to discuss with the owner of the venue about compensation. It is believed that the lawyer will arrive within the next 7-days.

Following recent reports that the old style Thai paper driving licences were soon to become obsolete, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has confirmed that they are still valid are will be for the foreseeable future.

PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has announced that the second meeting to gather feedback and suggestions about easing regulations allowing foreign superyachts to operate charter tours while in Thai waters will be held on Friday (June 19), starting at 1:30pm.

Phuket Xtra - June 15

Gunning for a successful defence of their coveted SEA Games football crown, Thailand remain wary of Myanmars threatening counter-attacks as they prepare for the gold medal clash at the Singapore National Stadium today (June 15).

PHUKET: With the number of tourists visiting Phuket increasing year after year, it has become common knowledge that people from all over the world at one time or another have chosen Phuket as their preferred holiday destination.

Latest Disgruntled owners paying off condos at a Phuket projects where construction has yet to start have learned that the owners of Patong’s Ace Condo have a week to settle - or else.

PHUKET: Even though the current Phuket Airport Bus Express service is running at a loss, a plan by Phuket International Airport and Phuket Provincial Office to introduce a free shuttle bus service still looks to be going ahead according to Airport Director, Monrudee Gettuphan.