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Construction delay protest at Sam Kong underpass site rallies 50 signatures
PHUKET: About 20 Phuket residents gathered at the Sam Kong Intersection underpass construction site this afternoon to stage a peaceful protest and petition for signatures on a formal complaint addressed to the governor and Highways Department about the delayed roadworks project.
Phuket, Phang Nga Police make five meth arrests in four days, haul valued at B2.5mn
PHUKET: The Phuket Drug Suppression Unit of the Provincial Police has revealed details about five recent drug arrests that scored the state more than 4,000 meth pills and nearly 10 grammes of crystal meth, a haul valued at about B2.5 million.
Lady-boy, tom-boy duo nabbed for armed air-gun robberies of Phuket convenience stores
PHUKET: Police arrested two suspects armed with air pistols early this morning in connection with the armed robbery of a few convenience stores in Phuket Town this past week.
Phuket United sink Thai Port in futsal clash
FUTSAL: Phuket United have retaken the third place spot in the 14-club Futsal Thailand Premier League, following a 3-2 win over Thai Port futsal club last night at Phukets Saphan Hin Sports Complex.
Nestle denies Thai fishing slave labour supply chain allegations in California cat food class action
ZURICH — The Swiss food giant Nestle on Friday rejected allegations that it had knowingly allowed its Fancy Feast cat food to contain fish from a Thai supplier suspected of using slave labour.
What the Phuketwan Case Means to Media Freedom in Thailand and Worldwide
First-Person Opinion Two Phuket journalists facing seven years’ jail for criminal defamation speak their minds in advance of a verdict to be delivered this week.
Gibbon Photo Touts Earn Millions, Says Official Who Arrested Phi Phi Pair
Latest Gibbon photo touts claim to earn millions during the high season so small fines are not likely to stop them abusing the protected animals. Two touts have been nabbed on Phi Phi after many complaints.
Malaysians Turn Out on KL's Streets to Tell PM to Quit
Latest Former PM Mahathir Mohamad joined protesters in the streets of Malaysia’s capital to urge the present PM to resign over a corruption scandal that has rocked his government.
Grey Wolves Make Prime Suspects in Bangkok Bombing Arrest
Latest Turley’s ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves are the most likely suspects so far with the Army in Bangkok now questioning a man arrested with false passports and bomb-making equipment.