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Skal Asia President Mourned After Death in Vespa Scooter Crash
Latest Admired Skal Asia president Marco Battistotti will be mourned by many after his death in a crash riding the Vespa scooter he loved, writes Andrew J. Wood.
Severe weather, flooding in Phuket
PHUKET: The weather has taken a turn for the worse as severe flooding has caused chaos on Phukets roads.
Libya PM resigns live on TV hours after peace talks restart
LIBYA: The prime minister of Libyas internationally recognised government, Abdullah al-Thani, announced his resignation in a surprise move live on television Tuesday (August 11), hours after fraught peace talks between the countrys rival factions restarted.
Patong Hill Hijinx Make for Phuket Motoring Mayhem
PHOTO ALBUM Never quiet for long, Phuket’s Patong Hill appeared to have had enough of the island’s low-lying stretches and floodwater making the news.
THAI extends Rome service until February
THAILAND: In less than three weeks, Thai Airways International (THAI) has changed its mind about axing its Bangkok-Rome service.
Panel gives nod to Thaksins rank removal
THAILAND: A joint panel resolved to strip ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra of his police lieutenant colonel rank, Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya said Tuesday (August 11).
Phuket to Bangkok Passengers Face Long Delays as Computer Malfunctions
Latest All Nok Air flights out of Phuket for Bangkok faced long delays when a check-in computer malfunctioned, causing problems nationwide.
Thailand's Official Outlook is Good for Tourism Numbers
Latest Official projections put the total number of tourists expected to visit Thailand one million higher than earlier forecasts, according to a government spokesman.
Flooding Severs Phuket's Main Road: Airport Travellers Advised to Take Alternate Routes
Latest Travellers going to and from Phuket International Airport were warned to take diversions as deepening floods made Phuket’s main Thepkasattri Road impassable for saloon cars.