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Prem decries corrupt as state thieves
BANGKOK: Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda has proposed a renewed effort to fight corruption, which he decried as Thailand’s number one enemy.
Phuket Bouncer Bashing Officer Wounded in Thalang Police Riot
Latest The policeman investigating the bashing of Australian tourists by nightclub bouncers in Patong became a victim of violence himself when wounded in Phuket’s police station riot.
Rohingya Retreats from Australia's Refugee Resettlement in Cambodia
Latest One down, thousands to go: a Rohingya man has opted to go home rather than continue with Australia’s $55 million plan to resettle unwanted refugees in Cambodia, one of the world’s poorest countries.
More than 30 on Police Wanted List for Phuket Riot: Woman Will Sue Over Deadly Delayed Ambulance
latest The number of people wanted over the Phuket police station riot has grown to 33 with more expected to be added as people are identified. A woman plans to sue over ambulance delays that cost her father’s life.
Two Arrested as Myanmar Cracks Down on Facebook Free Speech
Latest The arrests of two people over petty slights to authorities on Facebook shows that real reform is a long way off yet in Myanmar, despite a pending national election.
Record Phuket High Season Tipped, With Call for Consuls' Forum to be Restored
Latest One well-placed tourism industry chief says the coming high season is shaping to be the best yet - and he also thinks it’s time to restore the regular forums with envoys and consuls.
Phuket Expat Found Hanged, No Signs of Disturbance
Latest A Polish man who had been on Phuket for three years is found hanged in Cherng Talay. Investigators say there were no signs of a disturbance.
PhuketWATCH Envoy Seeks Election; Phuket Riot Probe Must be Professional; More Boats Coming
Phuket Updating Digest Concerns at media controls; New US ambassador urges election soon; Trafficking likely to resume; Phuket riot probe must be comprehensive, fair; Weather fears follow haze.
Asean Today: Burma Open for Business; Concern at Brunei's New Laws; Where Canada Trash Goes
Latest The Philippines is not happy with Canada’s waste; Brunei’s nightmarish laws may already be in place; Burma develops a middle class and opens for business; ‘Burning’ and global ‘warming.’