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Underpass safety under scrutiny, assures Phuket Governor

PHUKET: A team of expert engineers have arrived in Phuket from Bangkok to ensure that the Sam Kong Underpass is built according to safety standards, Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong announced today (Sept 1).

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - September 1

PHUKET XTRA - September 1 Female suspect its not me!, Thai Air Asia spreading its wings, student-basher transferred and Phuketwan opinion bloggers acquitted. ‪#‎PhuketNewsTV‬ ‪#‎PhuketTV‬

NLA chairman urges Phuket ‘don’t be afraid of Section 44 to ask for budget’

PHUKET: National Legislative Assembly (NLA) panel chairman Klanarong Chantik has urged Phuket officials not to be afraid of asking for more money to complete crucial projects for the island.

Breaking news: Bangkok bomb suspect arrested

BANGKOK: A bomb suspect was arrested today (September 1) at the Thai border with Cambodia, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

Choice Group Asia acquires Thaivisa Media Group

BANGKOK: Choice Group Asia today (Sept 1) announced the acquisition of Thaivisa.com and its associated platforms and products from Thaivisa Expat Group Co Ltd, which will add to their current media portfolio that also includes Pattaya Channel TV and Inspire Digital Media Group.

UK paedophile busted in Chiang Mai on abuse, porn charges

CHIANG MAI: A Briton was arrested at his home in central Chiang Mai yesterday (August 31) for allegedly sexually abusing Thai minors, videotaping them and posting it on the internet.

Mass transfer of Bangkok police over Erawan arrest

BANGKOK: Sixteen police, including 10 senior officers, stationed in Nong Chok and Min Buri have been transferred to inactive posts in the wake of the arrest of a suspect in the Erawan bombing and seizure of bomb-making materials.

Reporters Without Borders Praises Phuketwan Case Verdict

Latest Reporters Without Borders, perhaps one of the most significant guardians of media freedom, has welcomed the decision by the Phuket court to dismiss charges against two Phuketwan reporters.

Phuket Gains Minivan Bus Service Between Patong and Phuket City for 50 Baht Fare

Latest A minivan public transport service to cut the fare between Phuket City and Patong to 50 baht is to begin next Tuesday. if it works, it’s likely to be expanded.

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