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Woman Dies in Patong Surf, Phuket's Fourth Drowning Victim in Just Five Days
Latest A woman has drowned at Patong beach - fourth drowning at Phuket’s popular holiday beaches in just five days. Authorities are expected to react and increase safety precautions.
Thalang vehicle vandal suspect rounded up, roughed up by residents
PHUKET: Thalang Police early this morning were alerted by residents of the government subsidized housing flat (Ueua Uthon) at Ban Phon in Sisunthon that someone had vandalized more than 50 vehicles.
Expat Becomes Phuket's Third Beach Drowning of the Week
Latest A Swiss expat who swam every day at Phuket’s Nai Harn beach has become the holiday island’s third beach drowning this week after getting into difficulties before lifeguards started work.
Drowned Swiss man at Nai Harn Beach fourth Phuket drowning victim in four days
PHUKET: A Swiss national this morning became the fourth drowning victim to succumb to Phukets deadly surf in four days.
Standoff Over Baby in Thailand Pits Same-Sex Pair Against Mother
Latest For Bud and Manuel, the joy of having a baby through a surrogate mother in Thailand has turned into ‘‘an absolute nightmare’’ because of law changes and disagreements.
Russian tourist who drowned at Surin Beach under close watch at hospital
PHUKET: A 24-year-old Russian national is in a semi-conscious state and being watched over closely by doctors at Thalang Hospital after he was rescued and revived off of Surin Beach yesterday evening.
Future of Phuket's Surin Beach Remains Cloudy as Mayor's Plan Falters
PHOTO ALBUM A proposed new project to give control of the future of Phuket’s five-star Surin beach to a local mayor has failed to win support from a district chief.
Burma: Land Rights Activists Are Newest Political Prisoners
Latest Burmese authorities should cease using abusive laws to halt the activities of land rights activists, with a recent arbitrary arrest exemplifying persecution, says Human Rights Watch.
Asean Today: Treason Arrest in Cambodia; Burma Plot Deepens; Aussie Jailed for 20 Years
Around the Region An Australian is jailed for 20 years for posting drugs; Treason arrest in Cambodia sparks new concern; Burma’s political upheaval deepens; Struggle for Malaysia’s refugees.