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Phuket Law: Building burdens – How regulations, bylaws could affect your plans

PHUKET: One of the most significant land use laws in Thailand is the Building Control Act (1979) (the “Act”). The Act regulates what and where can build in Thailand. To that end it empowers the Minister of the Interior to issue ministerial regulations (“MR”).

Royal Thai Air Force to inspect ‘jet debris’ found off Nakhon Sri Thammarat

NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: The Royal Thai Air Force yesterday (Jan 24) said it would bring a piece of suspected aircraft debris found off the Nakhon Sri Thammarat coast to Bangkok, with the primary thought that it could have something to do with missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

Overhauling the immigration system

BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau is expediting efforts to overhaul the immigration system as it moves to prevent terrorist attacks including a much-touted “biometric” system for screening people entering the country.

Sweet Sensation in Old Town: Street art lures sweethearts to House number 100

PHUKET: Heading into Old Town along Phang Nga Rd, you might have noticed something out of the ordinary – a fresh and vibrant, artistic addition to the iconic historical streetside scene.

Officials tracking down at risk passengers after second confirmed MERS case in Thailand

PHUKET: Public Health Officials are attempting to track down dozens of passengers – Thai and foreign – who may have been exposed to the deadly MERS Cornoavirus on a Oman-Bangkok flight after a 71-year-old Oman national on the flight tested positive for the disease upon landing in Thailand.

์New-look Phuket FC draw Malaysias Kedah FC in inaugural friendly

FOOTBALL: The Andaman Dragon, Phuket FC, did not disappoint hundreds of fans who turned out to Surakul Stadium to see what their new-look club had in their arsenal against Malaysias Kedah FC in a friendly match last night (January 23).

Spirit alter suspected as ignition point of fire that destroyed Thalang duplex

PHUKET: The owner of half-a-duplex in Sakus Moo 3 that was compromised by flames this morning suspects the fire started at a spirit alter inside his home, police said.

Spirit altar suspected as ignition point of fire that destroyed Thalang duplex

PHUKET: The owner of half-a-duplex in Sakus Moo 3 that was compromised by flames this morning suspects the fire started at a spirit alter inside his home, police saida

Superyacht recruitment ramps up exposure at Phuket Yacht Haven

PHUKET: Luxury yachting recruitment firm, AYC Superyacht Recruitment, has expanded its business and opened a new office at the exclusive Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.

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