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SIX NATIONS: Coach Philippe Saint-Andre refused to be drawn on Frances chances of snatching the Six Nations title after a 29-0 win over Italy on Sunday (March 15) boosted lagging confidence ahead of next weeks finale against England.

FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton held off team-mate Nico Rosberg to give Mercedes a dominant victory as the season-opening Australian Grand Prix was hit by a series of withdrawals on Sunday (March 15).

National Park officials in Krabi province have fined a Chinese tourist who washed her feet in a restroom sink, an act deemed highly offensive in Thai culture.

NEWS ANALYSIS The area in Patong where a nightclub staffer was stabbed to death should be peppered with security cameras because of its violent history. Why isn’t it?

Latest With arrivals and departures still increasing through Phuket International Airport, there’s growing urgency for measures designed to give the Andaman region a sustainable future.

PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2015 - The biggest motorcycle event in Asia. Celebrating the 21st anniversary. This event expects to gather over 10,000 motorcyclists and 50,000 visitors from 30 countries, which will take place in Patong Beach on 11th -13th April 2015…

Phuket Updating Digest Fire alert reported on KLM flight to Bangkok; Malkaysian family wipeout in Thai crash; Putin on nuclear war over Ukraine; Christians plunge to death; Expats denied in Thailand.

Around the Region Vietnam, Philippines becoming more competitive; Burma denies bombing; Aussie among worst ever accused; Swiss arrested for child abuse; Razak’s riches questioned.

PHUKET: Police today responded t o a call about a dead masseuse discovered in an apartment room on Phoon Phon Soi 7, near Phuket Towns red light district.