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Bali Nine lawyer plans last-minute bid to halt firing squad
Lawyers for two Australians facing imminent execution in Bali said yesterday (February 9) they plan to launch a rare challenge against the Indonesian presidents refusal to grant them a pardon.
Pub row sparks equality call
A transgender woman who says she was refused access to a pub has filed a petition with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) demanding better treatment.
Aussie Bikie Gangs Launch Drugs, Money Laundering Beachhead on Phuket, Say Police
Latest Australia’s outlaw bikie gangs have established drug smuggling and money laundering outpost chapters on Phuket, the holiday island’s authorities are warned.
Wildlife, land staff at odds over Phuket land probe
Phuket: Land officials have taken aim at wildlife officials lack of expertise in scrutinising land documents, which they believe is causing slow progress in the forest encroachment probe in Sirinat National Park.huket:
Phuket Beaches to Gain 'Special Tourism Zones'
Latest Phuket’s governor continues to try to settle on an arrangement that provides 10 percent of beach space for use of umbrellas and for vendor services.
Aussie Tourist Punched by Phuket Tuk-Tuk Driver in Dispute Over High Fare
Latest An Australian tourist has been punched by a tuk-tuk driver when the two began arguing about a high fare. The tuk-tuk driver fled but later surrendered to police.
Anwar Conviction Upheld: Tension in Malaysia Likely
Latest The Malaysian High Court has upheld a conviction against charismatic opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim in a contentious verdict that will end his volatile political career.
Phuket's Compromise on Jet-Ski Extortion of Tourists Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
News Analysis Some key questions remain unanswered after a compromise was reached that returned just part of the money scammed by a Phuket jet-ski operator to a Chinese tourist.
Scandal Linked to Phuket Ties Up Scores of US Navy Officers
Latest US Navy officers left to ponder results of bribery allegations as investigation of the ‘‘Fat Leonard’’ scandal drags on and leaves the service in suspense.