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Star Wars fans, brace yourselves

PHUKET: The wait is over for Star Wars fans as they can finally make reservations for the anticipated latest edition of the popular film: Star Wars 7: The Force Awakened.

Phukets Iniala presents new chef who brings unique flair to luxurious new menu

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a lunch at Iniala Beach Resort and caught up with a truly fabulous lady who has spent her life perfecting her culinary skills and producing some of the most inspiring and exquisite dishes that I have ever had the chance to experience.

Govt rushes to solve air safety woes

THAILAND: Commercial airlines must send qualified experts to the Command Centre for Resolving Civil Aviation Issues within two weeks to help carry out inspections and certifications of 28 airlines as part of government efforts to address air safety woes.

Phuket KIS brings Christmas carols to local hospitals

Members of the Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) secondary student choir, accompanied by Key Stage 2’s aspiring choral group (Y3, 4, 5 and 6 students and teachers), on Tuesday morning (December 1) filled the healing halls of Mission Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Phuket, with a number of calming, classic X’mas Carols.

Phuket on high alert as officials keep eye out for IS threats

PHUKET: Gov Chamroen Tipaypongtada held a meeting yesterday morning (Dec 4) with the Provincial police and Royal Navy Third to discuss how to keep the island safe after the memo, containing information about IS members entering Thailand (two in Phuket), was “leaked” to the media.

PIWC goes Mediterranean, as venerated Phuket charity raises money for Thai student scholarships

Amid the myriad of charitable organisations benefiting Phuket, the venerable Phuket International Women’s Club (PIWC) stands out as arguably the longest home-grown volunteer group servicing the community.

Canada to become first G7 nation to legalise marijuana

OTTAWA: Canada will next year (2016) become the first country in the G7 bloc of leading economies to legalise marijuana, the government said Friday (December 4) in a speech by the governor general.

Thailand plans leading role in anti-trafficking campaign

Thailand has contributed US$100,000 (B3.6 million) to an International Organisation for Migration (IOM) fund to run a regional information campaign aimed at raising awareness among migrants, permanent secretary for foreign affairs Apichart Chinwanno said on Friday (December 4).

7.1-magnitude quake hits southern Indian Ocean

HONG KONG: A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the southern Indian Ocean today (December 5), but there was no indication of a destructive tsunami and unlikely to be any casualties or damage, US seismologists said.

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