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Koh Samui vandalised by ‘Russian’

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.

Prayut calls for calm after Phuket street riots

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.

Boatpeople Sailing Season to Begin With No Regional Strategy in Place

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.

Ask The Arjarn: Teaching English in Phuket, better learn Thai

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.

Malaysia Becoming a Pariah State, Says Ex PM and Arch Critic

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.

Patong Festival to Highlight Seafood: What's Changed in Bangla

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.

Patong Festival to Highlight Seafood: What's Changed in Bangla

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.

Arrest the Lawbreakers, Interior Ministry Orders Phuket Governor After Riot

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.

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