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Latest A large number of NGOs and rights organisations write an open letter to the president of Indonesia to act humanely and end a proposed execution. A ‘‘war on drugs’’ may follow soon.

Phuket Updating Digest Israel PM takes on US policy on Iran in Congress; Rapist says, it was her fault; China’s corruption heartland; Science rules on penis size; Indonesia earthquake.

Around the Region Vietnam War’s poignant legacy; Burma protesters blocked; Firing squad deaths nearer; MH370 theory embraces pilot’s farewell; Earthquake but no tsunami.

PHUKET: Five Frenchmen are in police custody while another suspect is at large, wanted for ATM skimming fraud in Phuket amounting to losses “in the millions”, police said.

PHUKET: A man from Patong was arrested yesterday (March 2) after being found in possession of six slow loris̕ and two iguanas which he intended to smuggle to Koh Naka to use for photographs with tourists.

The intensive underwater hunt for missing plane MH370 has so far turned up just a few shipping containers – and no sign of the jet, the head of the Australian agency leading the search said on today (March 3).

The intensive underwater hunt for missing plane MH370 has so far turned up just a few shipping containers – and no sign of the jet, the head of the Australian agency leading the search said on today (March 3).

PHUKET: Three men were arrested yesterday (March 2) after being found in possession of a total of four bullets, 10.5 kilos of kratom leaves and 15 bottles of cough syrup after police carried out an anti drug and crime campaign.

Participants will be divided into Junior [6-8 years], Intermediate [9-12] and Senior [13-18] categories, the triathlon event will give young athletes the chance to experience the world class sports facilities at Thanyapura including its 50m Olympic sta…