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Neat Xmas gift ideas

It’s that time of year again, when dilemma builds on indecision on what to get each family member, friend and loved one that special Christmas gift that says, “This is from me to you, as I know and love you.

Alleged Phuket Town street racing leaves man in hospital

PHUKET: A man is in hospital after his pickup truck slammed into a tree on a traffic island in Phuket Town amid what is believed to be an illegal street race early this morning (Dec 24).

Running: Phuket Hash House Harriers to hold final Saturday run of 2015 at Manik Dam

RUNNING: The Phuket chapter of the Hash House Harriers (HHH) will hold their final Saturday run of the year at Manik Dam in Cherng Talay.

Starwood to open new Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort

PHUKET: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the signing of an agreement with Grand Bay Hotel Co Ltd, wholly owned by Apex Development Public Co Ltd, to unveil the Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort.

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO - Koh Tao murder verdict, drink drive crackdown, Terminal 2 Don Muang

PHUKET XTRA - December 24 Guilty verdict for the two Burmese in Koh Tao murder case, drink-drive crackdown over silly season, bad u-turn for an English couple and the Thai PM scored his Government’s accomplishments in 2015.

BREAKING NEWS: Myanmar pair guilty of Koh Tao murders, get death sentence

KOH SAMUI: Two Myanmar men were found guilty and sentenced to death on Thursday (December 24) in the high-profile murder case of two British backpackers found bludgeoned on Koh Tao last year, a gruesome crime that focused global attention on tourist safety and police conduct in the country.

Thailand to celebrate the new year with four days off

Thailand will enjoy four days off from Thursday next week (December 31), with national holidays on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, followed by the weekend.

Thai education system unsatisfactory, admits Deputy Prime Minister

BANGKOK: The quality of Thailands education remains unsatisfactory, Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong admits.

Police probe concludes former human trafficking investigation chief lied about death threats

SONGKHLA: A two-day police investigation has concluded Pol Maj Gen Paween lied to Australian authorities about death threats by human traffickers.

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