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Latest Phuketwan journalists witness the arrest of the driver of a pickup driver who was allegedly paid by human traffickers to transport boatpeople south to hidden jungle camps where they are beaten and abused.

PHUKET: Police are looking for one more person after three teenagers surrendered today (January 5) to answer murder charges following the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old on New Year’s Eve.

Latest A popular Phuket dive centre was ordered to close by the island’s Tourism and Sport director because of alleged deficiencies with the supporting company’s registration.

Buyers wanting a unique superyacht should consider buying an existing yacht for a major refit. With a bit of planning the result can be a stunning, yet economical boat. Gareth Twist, MD of Yacht Solutions, explains.

The 2014 edition of Pimex welcomed around 4,000 visitors, with local expats, Bangkok Thais, regional visitors and high-net-worth prospective buyers making up the majority of visitors from 49 nationalities, with Russians, Europeans and Thais strongly represented.

PHOTO ALBUM A car with an expat driver at the wheel burst into flames in spectacular fashion in the line of vehicles descending Phuket’s famous Patong Hill.

The world-renowned Summerland 40 Long Range is making its Thailand debut at Pimex.

This year’s Pimex will again show a wide range of options to discerning yachtsmen. There will be small yachts, big yachts, basic boats, luxury vessels, weekend boats, long range cruisers and every mix imagineable.

Searching the world over for a yacht to give him a wholly new experience led Royal Phuket Marina owner Gulu Lalvani to Monte Carlo Yachts.