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PhuketWATCH Dengue Deaths Rise; Swiss Held in Air Scare; Phuket Casino Allegation; MASH Colonel Dies
Phuket Updating Digest Dengue cases and deaths in Thailand rise; A Swiss man is held over cancellation of a Thailand flight; An Army colonel allegedly threatened a Navy officer on Phuket.
Asean Today: Dangers in Malaysia; Child Trafficking Up; Deadly Shootout in Laos
Around the Region Sympathisers in Malaysia an Isis concern; Six dead in Laos shootout; Cambodia maids return to Malaysia; Indonesia must overcome fires; Thailand slipping economically.
New Years Eve. Celebration and Dinner Buffet
Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort New Years Eve. Celebration. Featuring: Fire Show, Cabaret Show, Live D.J., Fireworks, Welcome drink, Party Favors. International Buffet with Imported Beef Filet, Grilled Salmon, award winning B.B.Q.Ribs, Roast Duck Cu…
Phuket Soccer Schools to hold three-day Xmas football camp
PHUKET: The Phuket Soccer Schools (PSS) is looking forward to hosting its three-day Xmas Soccer Camp on December 17, 18 and 19.
Four diggers scooped up, backhoe and lorries seized at illegal excavation site
PHUKET: A joint army-navy special task force last night (December 11) arrested four men and seized several construction vehicles during a raid of an illegal excavation site in Chalongs Moo 6.
British woman, 28, killed after motorbike rammed by Phuket pickup truck on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A 28-year-old British woman has died from neck and head injuries sustained in a traffic accident that took place this morning on the notorious Patong Hill.
Ask The Ajarn: Are foreign teachers valued in Thailand?
The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently announced an initiative aimed at reducing Thailand’s reliance on foreigners who teach English. Immediately, native-English speakers began to justify their status as experts and expats at large, posting comments clearly intended at insulting the intelligence of anyone involved in the programme.
Long-tail boat racing event kicks off in Rawai
PHUKET: Rawai locals gathered on the beach this morning for the opening ceremony of the fifth annual Rawai Long Tail Boat race, taking place today off the southern coast of the island.
Explore: Tour local markets for a taste of the real Phuket
Before coming to Thailand, I travelled quite a lot in Africa plus North, Central and South America. Aside from such things as diving, local tourist attractions, food, drink, beaches, mountains, festivals and enjoying the company of other travellers and locals, I always enjoyed finding local markets. I would go out of my way if I had heard of an interesting market.