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Amnesty says Myanmar military torching Rohingya villages

MYANMAR: Pressure on Myanmar soared as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called the violence against Rohingya Muslims “unacceptable” and rights group Amnesty said today (Sept 15) that it has evidence of the militarys “systematic” torching of villages.

Two Chefs extremely popular Rock Night is coming back!

Rock Night, Special gift for free when you order ribs and 50% discount on selected beverages for all the ladies!!! Two Chefs live band on stage from 8pm until late! www.facebook.com/TwoChefsThailand/ www.twochefs.com [email protected] Karon 076-286-47…

North Korea fires missile over Japan

NORTH KOREA: North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific today (Sept 15), responding to new UN sanctions with what appeared to be its furthest-ever missile flight amid high tensions over its weapons programmes.

TB scare as 2,000 prison inmates test positive

SAMUT PRAKAN: Thailand is pitting its forces against the spread of tuberculosis (TB) with the Justice Ministry joining the Public Health Ministry’s anti-TB campaign after almost 2,000 new cases were found in prisons in July and August.

TM.6 cards end for Thais in bid to cut queues

BANGKOK: Thai nationals will from tomorrow (Sept 16) no longer have to fill out departure and arrival cards – known as Tor Mor 6 cards, or TM.6 – before passing through airport immigration counters, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday (Sept 14).

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bike-sharing! Hospital bomber sentenced! No traffic tickets || September 14

PHUKET XTRA - September 14 Bike-sharing coming to Phuket! (Some) BKK Traffic cops simply dont know! Hospital bomber gets 4 years! Baby sea turtles not coming to Phuket? Crackdown on low-cost tours? Fallen Muay Thai trainer Hosted by: JP Mestanza (JP) ThePhuketNews.com

Marriott Khao Lak appoints new F&B Director

PHUKET: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa has appointed Patrick Reul-Smekens as Director of Food & Beverage, overseeing all of the resort’s outlets, which comprise the Waterfront Restaurant, Olive Restaurant, TA-KRAI Restaurant, Sakura Restaurant, Deli, Infinity Pool Bar, Aquamarine Pool Bar, Czar Bar and the Beach bar.

Laguna Golf Phuket primed for 2nd Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South

GOLF: New ground will be broken this month when the Faldo Series Thailand Championship - South returns to Laguna Golf Phuket.

Racha turtle hatchling sole survivor from 87-egg nest

PHUKET: The green turtle hatchling that clambered through its shell on Racha Island early last Friday morning is the only turtle to hatch from the nest of 87 eggs, Phuket marine officials confirmed today (Sept 14).

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