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Cops seek 7-8 suspects for Samui blast

Cops seek 7-8 suspects for Samui blast

Arrest warrants will be issued for seven or eight suspects in connection with the car bombing at the Central Festival Samui mall in Surat Thani on April 10, police say.

Thailand drops in global tourism rankings

Thailand drops in global tourism rankings

Thailands position in the global tourism rankings declined last year as the civil unrest has taken its toll on both arrivals and receipts.

PHUKET NEWS TV: The Kinabalu Challenge

PHUKET NEWS TV: The Kinabalu Challenge

The Kinabalu Challenge Nico and his father wanted to do something together. So they chose something insanely difficult.

Truck Blazes in Spectacular Fire North of Phuket

Truck Blazes in Spectacular Fire North of Phuket

An 18-wheel truck blazed spectacularly north of Phuket today. The driver noted the fire at Kapong in Phang Nga about 11.20am and had little choice. He pulled over and watched.

EU issues final fishing warning

EU issues final fishing warning

Thailand has expressed deep disappointment after the European Union (EU) issued a final warning, a so-called yellow card to the country, and gave Thailand six months to drastically improve measures against illegal fishing or face an import ban.

Phuket to Gain Movie Museum, Tourist Centre, Bike Paths in Exciting New Projects

Phuket to Gain Movie Museum, Tourist Centre, Bike Paths in Exciting New Projects

Latest A budget of 118 million baht has been approved for new projects on Phuket that include a 40-million baht movie museum, bike paths, public toilets and a sports stadium.

Laguna Phuket Finds Silver Lining to Environmental EarthChecks

Latest In a breakthrough described as the first award of its kind in Asia, Laguna Phuket has achieved the first precinct-level Silver Certification from EarthCheck.

Limo, Car Plunge Into Phuket Drains: Chinese Couple Hurt

Limo, Car Plunge Into Phuket Drains: Chinese Couple Hurt

Latest Ditches and drains pose an unexpected hazard for many motorists on Phuket with a Chinese couple heading home heading to hospital instead after one crash.

Up to You to Warn About Jet-Ski Risks, Phuket Honorary Consuls Told

Up to You to Warn About Jet-Ski Risks, Phuket Honorary Consuls Told

Latest It was up to honorary consuls to warn their citizens about risks attached to jet-ski riding on Phuket, says the man responsible for marine safety.

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