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BANGKOK: The government plans to issue an administrative order to claim the assets of ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra to compensate the state for losses incurred from her administrations rice-pledging scheme – a move which will bypass court procedures.

For many expats, missing comfort foods can leave one hungry and homesick. But luckily, there is Shakers, a warm, cosy restaurant in Rawai that offers a breath of fresh air for those craving familiar flavours from back home. Indeed, they serve all the usual western delights that effectively help shake off any feeling of despair or homesickness.

PHUKET: The riots in front of Thalang Police Station did not contribute to the death of a man whose ambulance transport from Krabi was caught up in the huge traffic jam on Thepkrasattri Rd on Saturday night (Oct 12), say doctors.

Latest Nine people who incited a mob to attack police on Phuket at the weekend have been identified and will be arrested, the island’s police commander says.

FOOTBALL: FIFA’s ethics watchdog yesterday (Oct 12) banned former executive member Worawi Makudi of Thailand for 90 days and indicated he could face further punishment.

PHUKET: Charges will be brought against people who rioted outside the Thalang police station, set fire to many vehicles and damaged government property on Saturday night (Oct 10), national police chief Chakthip Chaichinda said yesterday (Oct 12).

BANGKOK: Odd Phayungwong, the Thai suspect wanted in connection with August’s Bangkok bombings, knew and had met Wanna Suansan, the only woman suspect in the case, before the blasts, police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said yesterday (Oct 12).

Latest Thailand’s military government increases the pressure on the Shinawatra former prime ministers, Yingluck and her brother Thaksin, over failures of the past.

PHOTO ALBUM A brief stay observing an unsafe spot at Phuket’s Central Festival Underpass shows that the holiday island’s motorbikers will happily risk their lives to save time.