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Barriers put in place to stop illegal u-turn at Phuket underpass
PHUKET: Phuket highway officers together with Vichit traffic police on Tuesday (Oct 6) placed post road barriers at the north end of the Darasamuth underpass where a number of motorists took the risk of making illegal u-turns, some of which have resulted in accidents.
Mövenpick Karon Phuket appoints new General Manager
PHUKET: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket has announced the appointment of Nick Porter as general manager of the resort.
New Phuket Governor Tells of Strategy 'for the Good of the People'
Latest The new Governor of Phuket issues a media release in English that tells of his keenness to ‘‘propel government policies.. and to achieve ‘‘joint hands across all sectors.’‘
FDA chief warns against ‘unsafe’ vegetarian food
The inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of 69 samples of vegetarian products sold in the last year found that 4.3 per cent of them were contaminated with the DNA of animals.
Indonesian Envoy Circles Phuket in Haze, Tells of Plan for Russian, Japan and Singapore Water ...
Latest The flight carrying the Indonesian consul based in southern Thailand circles Phuket because of the haze. But he says, water-bombing help from Russia, Japan and Singapore is coming.
Blast probe ‘almost complete’
BANGKOK: Police are close to wrapping up their investigation into the Erawan shrine and Sathon pier bombings, and believe they have solid evidence to prosecute at least two key suspects, national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said yesterday (Oct 7).
Police Seek Aussie Victims of Patong Beating, Call in Security Guard to Explain
Latest Police have reacted to the Facebook posting of footage of a vicious beating outside a Patong nightclub by looking for the Australian victims and calling in the club’s guards.
Phuket Police Nab Alleged Drugs Gang Leader, Weapons Arsenal in Sting
Latest Phuket police have nabbed a man they said is a leading drugs figure along with three gang members in a sting that also netted four guns and a car valued at one million baht.
Sultans Seek Swift Probe to End Malaysia's Descent Into Scandal
Latest Sultans across Malaysia’s nine states have called for the political scandal engulfing the prime minister and the country to be investigated and quickly resolved.