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Phuket developer MontAzure scoops five accolades at Thailand Property Awards

PHUKET: The MontAzure development in Kamala has led the charge for Phuket developers at this year’s Thailand Property Awards, held last Friday (Sept 15) in Bangkok, by claiming the prestigious award for Best Mixed Use Development as well as the Special Recognition in Sustainable Development award.

Phuket lifeguards warn of ‘flame jellyfish’ at Nai Harn Beach

PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service has today issued a warning of an influx of what they believe are ‘flame jellyfish’, scientific name Rhopilema esculentum, at Nai Harn Beach.

Phuket pig-tailed macaque in recovery after suffering electric shock

PHUKET: A pig-tailed macaque is now in recovery after suffering an electric shock at an area behind Surakul Stadium in Phuket Town on Saturday (Sept 16).

Phuket monkeys to be relocated away from human habitats

PHUKET: Troops of wild monkeys in Phuket will be relocated to areas where contact with humans is likely to be reduced, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong announced at a meeting with members from a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) investigative committee yesterday (Sept 18).

Man sought for deadly Phuket shooting

PHUKET: Police in Phuket are on the hunt for a man involved in a shooting accident in Kathu yesterday which left one woman dead.

Phuket van driver survives high-speed slam into parked tour bus

PHUKET: The driver of a passenger van escaped with minor injuries after the van he was driving ploughed into the back of a tour bus parked beside the road near Phuket International Airport early this morning (Sept 19).

Pioneering developers honoured at Thailand Property Awards

BANGKOK: The 12th annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, supported by leading property site DDproperty.com, have revealed the winning and highly commended companies and projects of the year to celebrate world-class design and construction across the kingdom.

Hurricane Maria bears down on battered Caribbean

CARIBBEAN: Hurricane Maria strengthened into a “potentially catastrophic” Category Five storm as it barrelled into eastern Caribbean islands still reeling from Irma, forcing residents to evacuate in powerful winds and lashing rain.

‘Bad monk’ Nen Kham to face trial on rape charge

BANGKOK: Disgraced former monk Nen Kham yesterday (Sept 18) pleaded not guilty to raping a minor when evidence in the case was examined at the Criminal Court.

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