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Provincial governors to ramp up safety inspections of thrill rides following Chinese tourist death
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry has asked provincial governors to ensure that tourist sites offering adventurous activities have proper safety measures in place following the death of a Chinese tourist.
All Blacks eye Cup after France rout
CARDIFF: New Zealand rugby fans say they finally believe the All Blacks will win the World Cup after the defending champions record-breaking quarter-final demolition of France.
Philippines Faces Agony of Slow Typhoon Hammering Seven Million
Latest A slow-moving typhoon has begun dumping rain and blowing ferocious winds over seven million people on the Philippines, where Koppu is just another disaster.
I Am Not Going Anywhere, Phuket Governor Responds to Social Media Rumors
Latest Authorities are certain to react speedily to more street trouble as Phuket’s governor rejects rumors of his departure and says people with grievances are welcome to contact him.
Blaze at Patong Restaurant Sends Smoke High Over Phuket
Latest A fire at a well-known restaurant in Patong was brought under control within 30 minutes. Damage at the Tarboosh Middle East restaurant in Rat U Tit 200 Pi Road is still being assessed.
Phuket Kids Looking for a Better Life Find it at Headstart
Latest Weekend means school of a different kind for the children from Barnhem House who find plenty of things to do at Phuket’s Headstart.
Dead Chinese Tourist Had Too Much to Drink in Patong, Says Wife
latest A Chinese tourist found dead in bed on Phuket had too much to drink, his wife told police. The man was found dead by his wife in their resort room at Sainamyen Road.
Regional Rohingya Crisis Looms, Say Asean Rights MPs in Call for Changes
Latest Myanmar still ignores the proper treatment of Rohingya and as a result, Asean continues to face the boatpeople crisis, say investigating Asean MPs for human rights.
PhuketWATCH Adventure Rides Check; No Action Over Phuket Bungy Death; Facial Scanners Coming
Phuket Updating Digest Rohingya situation ‘remains dire’ say Asean MPs; Norwegian couple thank mud hero; No charges yet over Patong bungy death; Two die mysteriously in Bangkok car.