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‘Castaway’ Jimmy’s back

FISHING: Greeting and salutations my fellow fisher-folk, it’s great to be back.

‘El Chapo’ manhunt leaves bullet-riddled homes, cars

MEXICO: Bullet holes on roofs, charred cars and deserted villages were left in the wake of a military operation to catch fugitive drug baron Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman in northwest Mexico.

Phuket officials urge safe Loy Kratong celebrations

PHUKET: Local officials are warning residents and tourists to celebrate Loy Kratong safely and to avoid any activities that could cause accidents.

Cambodian found hanged with hands bound in Phuket forest

PHUKET: A Cambodian man was found hanged with his hands tied together in a jungle behind a Buddhist retreat in Rassada yesterday afternoon (Nov 18). Police have yet to confirm whether the case is murder or suicide.

Korean woman dies on try dive trip off Phuket

PHUKET: A Korean woman died during a try dive at Koh Hae on Tuesday (Nov 17). Police are currently investigating the case and are awaiting doctors to confirm the true cause of death.

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - November 19

PHUKET XTRA - Thursday, November 19 South Korean dive tourist dies, Thai at APEC, Thailands biggest chart hit, Bangkok Air spreads its wings and teach-the-teachers kicks off in March. ‪#‎PhuketNewsTV‬ ‪#‎PhuketTV‬

Two more Phuket beaches get their 10 per cent zones

PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Chokdee Armornwat continued on his beach management journey Tuesday (Nov 17) as he marked out new 10 per cent zones at both Nai Harn and Kamala beaches.

Storms Tipped to Lash Phuket Every Evening for Next Seven Days

Latest With the monsoon season coming to an end, evening storms are forecast to dump on Phuket around sunset for the next week.

Lack of workers reason for Phuket drain construction delays

PHUKET: First it was a lack of sand, now not having enough workers is to blame for the delays in completing the drain construction outside of the Index Living Mall on bypass road according to the project’s engineer.

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