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Speedboat captain saves tourists, crew from sinking boat off Krabi

PHUKET: Quick action by a speedboat captain ensured the safe recovery of eight Chinese tourists and three crew from his sinking speedboat off Koh Khai in Krabi yesterday evening (Nov 11).

Don't Believe False Reports of Navy Taking Phuket Beach Mafia Bribes, Says Vice Admiral

Latest There is no truth in rumors that the Royal Thai Navy is taking bribes to allow businesses on Phuket’s public beaches, says the Vice Admiral in charge on the holiday island.

Two arrested with dead tiger bound for restaurant

TAK: Authorities today (Nov 12) arrested two men transporting a restaurant-bound mutilated tiger carcass during a traffic stop in Tak province near the Myanmar border.

Another victorious tournament for the Vagabonds

RUGBY: The excellent grounds of the Pattana school complex in Bangkok were the setting for the 2015 Bangkok International 7s.

BISP student makes her mark on Thai swimming

SWIMMING: World-class Thailand national swimmers are few and far between, however, there is one Thai member of the British International School, Phuket (BISP) JSA Swim Academy who is already making waves on both national and international levels.

Dramatic Photos Show Thai Ship Saving Lives of Two Men on Sinking Raft

latest The crew of a Thai cargo ship have diverted from their scheduled route to save the lives of two Philippines fishermen who would probably have perished at sea without their help.

Sir Nick Faldo visits award-winning Laguna Phuket Golf Club

GOLF: Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated destination resort by the Banyan Tree Group, welcomed Laguna Golf Ambassador – the world-renowned golf legend and six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo last weekend, who will be on his way to host the inaugural Laguna Golf Classic at Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Club, Central Vietnam.

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Phuket Beach Model mapped out on Karon sub-district beaches

PHUKET: As officials yesterday (Nov 11) mapped out the 10 per cent zone for the new “Phuket Beach Model” for beaches in the Karon sub-district, Phuket Vice Governor Chokdee Armornwat once again reiterated that all umbrellas must be placed within the 10 per cent zone.

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