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Islamic State state threatens to behead Japanese hostages
The Islamic State group threatened to kill two Japanese hostages by Friday unless they receive $200 million, directly demanding the ransom from Japans premier during his visit to the Middle East.
French capital to sue Fox News
The city of Paris said Tuesday it plans to sue US chain Fox News for reports that there were no-go zones in the French capital that police and non-Muslims avoid.
Phuket Police Clear Patong Beach of Vendors' Hoard and Tourists' Umbrellas
Latest A crackdown by Phuket police on illicit equipment being stored overnight also led to the impounding of tourists’ umbrellas along Patong foreshore.
Phuket Food Fair Excites Taste Buds of All Types
PHOTO ALBUM A great place to start trying local food is the annual fair at Saphan Hin public park in Phuket City. The event runs until Saturday.
Phuket Tourists Choose Winning Beaches: Photo Special
Latest Tourists on two Phuket beaches appear to be enjoying the freedom to place their personal umbrellas wherever they wish. Is the perfect beach answer in front of officials’ noses?
Thailand's Baby Gammy Wins Australian Citizenship
Latest In a landmark, decision, Australian authorities give citizenship to controversial surrogacy child Gammy. The move sets a precedent for other cases.
Andaman Provinces Push for New Airport Expansion
Latest Pressure is mounting for the airport in Trang to be expanded to cope with growing numbers of tourists in the Andaman provinces.
PhuketWATCH AirAsia Flight Climbed Steeply; Yingluck Faces Charge; Russian Beaten in Pattaya
Phuket Updating Digest Russian beaten over bill in Pattaya; Yingluck to be charged; Prisoners at sea plan dropped; AirAsia climbed steeply; Latest football.
Asean Today: Inside Cambodia's Village of Death; Singapore Snaps Up Rolex Watches; Worms Turn ...
Around the Region Aussie tennis player is MAS star; Where villagers mourn HIV victims; Eleven die under wall collapse; Rolexes hot in Singapore; China worms alarm Vietnam.