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Opposition Leader Aims to Return to Cambodia Despite Prospect of Arrest

Latest Cambodian Opposition Leader Sam Ransy says he is returning to his homeland despite the threat of an arrest and jail on a politically motivated defamation charge.

Culture: Foreign teachers in Thailand fail basic Thai knowledge test

A few weeks ago we published the first part of an interview with an American-born academic, Jason Jellison, whose recent university research project suggests that many foreign teachers in Thailand fall short in the arena of cultural awareness and understanding.

Phuket Village Chief Exposes Bid for 'Silent Movie' Meeting on Beachfront Vandalism

Latest Authorities were hoping to meet with just a few beach vendors over a plan to destroy a precious beachfront glade at Phuket’s Nai Harn foreshore, says a village chief.

Social Media Helping to Beat Phuket Crime Against Tourists, Says Police Chief

Latest Crimes against tourists on Phuket are well down on what they once were, says the police commander, disclosing the arrest of a taxi driver over a recent assault.

PIWC Christmas Luncheon

Not to be missed. RSVP is required no later than Tuesday 15 December. Sign-in for lunch begins at 11:30AM and the lunch service begins at noon. Price is 600 baht members; guests are 750 baht. If you would like to join please contact Maggy at info@piwc-…

PIWC fundraising event - A Mediterranean Night

The PIWC annual fundraising event, cost is 2,500 baht per person, includes 1 drink, buffet dinner and entertainment. More details to follow soon. Proudly supported by The Phuket News.

PhuketWATCH Warplanes Blast Isis; Phuket Promotes Tourism Safety; Rousey Rumbled

Phuket Updating Digest Warplanes strike in Syria; Hollande seeks three months of extra powers; Rousey beaten in UFC upset; Fallen Myanmar leader urges reforms.

Asean Today: Myanmar Parties Asked to Stay Reform Course; Summits Tighten Security

Around the Region Stay with reforms, says Thein Sein; Philippines goes on ‘‘full alert’’; Australia, Singapore meet at G20; Crocodiles, tigers, piranha may surrounded jails.

Unlicensed Trang skipper nabbed off Phuket with 500 litres of contraband diesoline, vessel seized

PHUKET: A 57-year-old man from Trang was arrested and charged today for possessing 500 liters of contraband “dieseline” fuel on his Thai fishing boat in Phuket today,

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