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Phuket lifeguard contracts approved
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong finally approved the contracts for lifeguards to return to the beaches on Thursday (April 16). There have been no lifeguards on duty since March 27.
Water supply cut off for parts of Phuket
PHUKET: Water supply to parts of Phuket will be cut off today (April 18) as Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) staff work to fix a burst main.
Samui car bomb politically motivated
THAILAND: The police chief have said 6-7 people, including a local politician, were involved in the Samui car bomb on April 10.
Jet Asia sticks to its routes
THAILAND: Jet Asia Airways is still scheduling flights to Japan, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
Five abducted Shiites beheaded in Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN: Militants have beheaded five Shiites who were recently abducted in southeastern Afghanistan, officials said Friday, highlighting a growing pattern of insurgent assaults on ethnic minorities.
Jumbo or Dumbo? Tears Spark Wrong Headed Campaign to 'Save' Phuket Elephant
News Analysis Animal activists are campaigning for the release of a young elephant that has been severely petted by children. It’s a misguided campaign that does the cause more harm than good.
Phuket Sea Pearl New Base for First Wyndham Vacation Club Asia
Latest Vacated recently by Absolute, the reason now becomes plain: Sea Pearl Patong has been bought by Wyndham Vacation Ownership for it’s first venture in Asia.
PhuketWATCH Resorts Grow Costly; Chinese Drowns Off Pattaya; Rights Group Backs Phuket Pair
Phuket Updating Digest Tourist industry satisfied under Payuth; Aussie Navy ships back Viet 50; Resorts in Thgailand, SE Asia more costly; Giraffe killer no laughing matter; Naked waterplayer.
Asean Today: Aussie Navy Defeats Refugees; Second Maid Beheaded; SE Asia More Costly to Visit
Latest Australia accused of shipping refugees back to communist Vietnam; A second maid is beheaded in Saudi; Malaysia’s PM sues critic; Philippines warns over China takeover.