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SURAT THANI: A photo of a vandalised rock on one of the most popular attractions of Thailand, Koh Samui, has drawn attention from Thai social media users.

PHUKET: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has pledged justice after the weekend’s Phuket riot sparked by the deaths of two young men, as probes were launched to find the facts behind the province’s worst street violence in recent years.

Latest Promises of a different approach to boatpeople forced to take to the sea off Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have yet to be kept despite an impressive gathering in Bangkok in May.

Foreign teachers in Thailand aren’t meant to use Thai in the classroom. Depending on the employer, it’s either frowned upon or banned altogether — and rightfully so. Still, learning Thai is immensely beneficial, yet many teachers don’t bother.

Latest A former PM of Malaysia has called his country a pariah state where people have lost trust in government. The scnadal continues for current PM Najib Razak.

Latest The annual Patong Festival marks the opening of the high season for Phuket. With a budget this year of five million baht and seafood the highlight, fun is to be expected from November 1-3.

Latest The annual Patong Festival marks the opening of the high season for Phuket. With a budget this year of five million baht and seafood the highlight, fun is to be expected from November 1-3.

News Analysis The Governor of Phuket has been ordered to arrest the law-breakers who besieged a police station, injured 14 officers and torched vehicles on Phuket at the weekend.

Phuket Updating Report VIDEO inside besieged police station; Trump criticises Merkel; Amnesty says refugees need saving; Celebrities will be called to account over alcohol; Latest sport.