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Ministry of Public Health warns drinkers of alcohol withdrawal effects after Songkran

Ministry of Public Health warns drinkers of alcohol withdrawal effects after Songkran

The Ministry of Public Health has expressed concerns over the effects of alcohol withdrawal after Songkran celebrations, advising drinkers to rest, and refrain from drinking energy drinks and from driving.

Thailand is among countries with world’s most beautiful girls

Thailand is among countries with world’s most beautiful girls

Thailand was named among the list of 19 countries where visitors can see the worlds most beautiful women by a leading medical tourism expert and global healthcare consultant Dr Prem Jagyasi.

B10,000 reward offered for alleged Phuket embezzler

B10,000 reward offered for alleged Phuket embezzler

The owner of Phuket Diamond Tours, Arinrada Sirilak, who last month filed an emezzlement report with police accusing a Phuket man of syphoning over B1 million in tour fees from her company is now offering a B10,000 reward for anyone who can give information which can lead to his arrest.

Bid to Solve Riddle of Lost Flight MH370 Doubles in Breadth, Cost

Bid to Solve Riddle of Lost Flight MH370 Doubles in Breadth, Cost

Latest Key nations are not giving up on the attempt to find the MH370 and the 239 people on board. Efforts are to be redoubled to solve one of aviation’s great mysteries.

NBTC to launch final registration campaign

NBTC to launch final registration campaign

The national telecommunications regulator will launch a B40-million public awareness campaign next month to accelerate prepaid mobile phone users to register their numbers and personal information by the July deadline.

Ban on Alcohol on Phuket Dive Boats Under Review: Search for Lost Diver to Go On

Ban on Alcohol on Phuket Dive Boats Under Review: Search for Lost Diver to Go On

Latest A ban on alcohol on dive boats is being considered following the loss overboard of American diver Joshua Devine, Governor Nisit Jansomwong said.

POP UP AT BLISS - 8 MAY 2015

POP UP AT BLISS - 8 MAY 2015

The ‘Pop Up’ craze is making its way around the world and the next stop is in Phuket. Help build the buzz ‘Thai-Style’ at Bliss Beach Club, where 12 of the island’s hottest restaurants will ‘pop up’ all on the …

Grief and anger as S. Korea marks ferry disaster anniversary

Grief and anger as S. Korea marks ferry disaster anniversary

Grief, anger and political tension coloured the first anniversary of South Koreas Sewol ferry disaster on today (April 16), with complaints of continued official indifference towards the tragedy that claimed 304 lives.

Island vendors fear post-bomb slowdown

Island vendors fear post-bomb slowdown

Business and hotel operators on island tourist hotspot Koh Samui are facing an economic slowdown in the wake of Fridays (April 10) explosion in a shopping mall parking lot, resulting in a decline in both domestic and foreign tourists, operators said.

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