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Riddle of US Diver's Disappearance Off Phuket: Five Witnesses to be Carried Back to Shore
Latest Five people are to be sped back to shore on Phuket so police can begin an investigation into the disappearance of an American diver from a liveaboard dive boat.
Thalang officials get tough on Songkran revelers, one thief
PHUKET: While most residents were relaxing and enjoying the main day of the annual Thai New Year, yesterday – “Maha Songkran” – some officials were working hard to upkeep safety and peace.
Spirit altar fire causes B20,000 damage to Thalang home
PHUKET: A fire that caused some B20,000 in damages to the inside of a home in Thalang’s Sisunthon sub district yesterday, is believed to have been ignited by a short-circuit near a spirit altar.
‘Seven Days of Danger’ stats not full picture of Phuket traffic injuries
PHUKET: According to real-time accident data from the Thai Road Safety Culture organisation, more than 350 injuries resulting from traffic accidents have been reported in Phuket in the past six days – not including incidents that occurred after midnight last night.
Japanese Tourist Drowns: Krabi Snorkelling Day-Trip Ends in Tragedy
Latest A Japanese tourist has drowned on a snorkelling day trip to a small island off Krabi, a destination near Phuket. She died in an ambulance on the way to hospital.
Toppling Trees, Black Faced Swedes, Hordes in Patong: Phuket NY Photo Special
Latest nature struck back during Songkran on Phuket, toppling a tree and injuring a woman, while Swedes blackened their faces and hordes headed to the beach road in Patong.
PhuketWATCH New US Man in Thailand; University 'Toxic'; Trafficking Report Filed; Goodbye, Japan
Phuket Updating Digest Obama nominates new Thailand ambassador; University in Thailand in trouble; China exports fall sharply; 100 protest over lack of Songkran fun; Latest world sport.
Asean Today: Body Found in River; US Expands Games; Why Motorcycles Kill; Sultan of Bling
Around the Region US to exercise with Indonesia; Body of BBC staffer found in Laos; Asean: what Vietnam wants to happen; AirAsia to go public in Philippines, Indonesia.
Phuket Airport Taxi Drivers Double Extortionate Fares in Holiday Shortage
PHOTO ALBUM Royal Thai Navy peacekeepers were called in at Phuket International Airport as opportunist taxi drivers took advantage of a shortage to double their extortionate prices for the New Year holiday.