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Phuket police puzzled by death of Nong Kai construction worker

PHUKET: Tha Chadchai Police at 8.30pm last night (Sepember 19) were alerted that a Thai construction worker had been found dead at a workers camp in Mai Khao.

Phuket beachgoers unfazed by the haze, environment office says medium hazard level

PHUKET: Many tourists could be seen this morning out at the beach on Phukets west coast despite the hazy, overcast weather and a Public Health advisory yesterday to avoid breathing the air.

BISP counsellor ready to help international school students, parents and staff with all issues

Marie McIntyre is currently the social and emotional counsellor at the British International School, Phuket (BISP). The school is the only on the island to offer such services to children, adults, students and staff.

PhuketWATCH Phuket Foreshore To Go; Bangkok Demo Unhindered; Refugees Split EU; Japan Beat ...

Phuket Updating Digest Japanese may fight abroad; Red-yellow divide for Malaysia; EU split by refugee arrivals; France wins World Cup outing; Latest Premier League results.

Asean Today: Scandal Stops Critic from Visiting NY; Thailand Blamed for Rabies; Nigerians Given ...

Around the Region Rabies infections blamed on Thailand; Malaysia arrests Najib critic; Division emerges in Malaysia; Indonesia to name burn-off companies; Air quality hovers at unhealthy levels.

Mortar shell discovered in Phuket storage box left by foreigner for years

PHUKET: Chalong Police today were alerted by a representative of a local moving and storage company that a 22-inch guided missile had been found amongst various personal belongings that had been left by a foreigner more than 2 years ago.

US organisation honors Thai cops cash incentives for declining cash bribes

BANGKOK: BANGKOK — Thailands police force is more accustomed to criticism and calls for reform when it comes to the international community. But that changed yesterday with a US-based organization honoring the force for creative economics.

Speedboat Hits Hidden Object, Sinks Between Phuket and Phi Phi

Latest A speedboat crashed and sank between Phuket anbd Phi Phi but not before all 17 Chinese tourists on board had been safely transferred to another vessel.

Phuket Public Health Office issues haze advisory as Indonesian fires increase

PHUKET: The Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) has advised all elderly, young and those with heart and/or respiratory complications to avoid areas with heavy haze and monitor the situation closely.

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