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Taxi Bursts Into Flames Approaching Phuket's Patong Hill
Latest A woman taxi driver escaped as her vehicle burst into flames on the road towards Patong Hill from Phuket City close to the Thungtong Police Station Checkpoint and Tiger Kingdom.
Obama May Pay Surprise Visit to New Myanmar as Freedom Rings
Latest It’s still just talk but US President Barack Obama, who has visited Myanmar twice recently, may return a third time to urge on a nation about to open the door to democracy.
Phuket Beachfront Glade Faces Axemen: 500 Protesters Get Ready: Photo Special
PHOTO ALBUM With planners still aiming to destroy an iconic beachfront glade, Phuket expat and local protesters dispute talk of a ‘‘pause’’ and prepare to go to war to save the trees.
Thailand's Navy Plays Important Role in Tourism, Says New Chief
PHOTO ALBUM The Royal Thai Navy plays an important role in the security and safety of tourists in Thailand, the new Commander in Chief tells Phuket-based officers.
Military Party Shattered: Myanmar Awaits The Lady's First Moves
Latest With the landslide victory confirmed and possible secret talks taking place over a handover, Myanmar now awaits the first moves from one of Asia’s most powerful female rulers.
PhuketWATCH Tourist Numbers Soar; Trafficking Trials Open; Phuket Missing Man Found in Jail
Phuket Updating Digest Phuket black water add more beach pollution; ‘Hate speech’ should be probed; Entertainment industry seeks more fun; Dutchman gets 20 years in jail.
Asean Today: 'I'll Make All The Decisions'; Watch Us, Says Cambodia; Still Trafficking Turmoil ...
Around the Region Aung San Suu Kyi takes charge and says she will rule; Cambodia needs world to watch; Thailand trafficking investigation not complete; Malaysia under fire.
Phuket officer killed by drunk van driver proposed for posthumous promotion
PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket Provincial Police, Col Teeraphol Thipjaroen, has recommended that Phuket Traffic Police officer Sgt Suthat Songmueng be granted posthumous promotion for giving his life in the line of duty.
Phuket’s ‘Hollywood Museum’ on hold over plan to fell beachfront trees
PHUKET: A plan to cut down trees on the Nai Harn beachfront to make way for a large a stage prop tourist attraction has been put on hold until the project has been explained “again” to local residents, Santi Pawai, the director of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Phuket office, confirmed today (Nov 10).