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US Raises Ante on China's Expansion into Flashpoint Seas

Latest John kerry warns that freedom of movement through the South China Sea remains essential and questions what China is doing amid an ‘erosion of trust and confidence’ in Asean.

PhuketWATCH Thai May Cut Fat; New US Ambassador Faces Tension; Two Vie for Krabi Coal

Phuket Updating Digest Two firms seek Krabi coal contract; New US ambassador appointed; Trump’s run for prez begins; England humiliate Australia; Jennifer Aniston weds.

Asean Today: Ash Closes Bali Again; Discord Mars MH370 Find; Burma Flood Toll Rises to 69

Around the Region More displaced, 69 dead in Burma floods; New US Ambassador to Thailand appointed; Laos banks lower rates; Philippines tipped as ‘the next Singapore.’

A Night at the Opera

“A Night at the Opera” It will be a night of elegance as guests gather for a concert under the stars to the music of FIVERA, Thailand’s first and only pop-opera band. Performing a blend of popular operatic arias and classical pieces.T…

Multiple visa a trade boon, say operators

BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry and tourism operators have hailed the approval of multiple-entry visas effective for six months as a measure that will help to attract more tourists to the country.

Räikkönen key to 2016 driver market

FORMULA 1: While the F1 teams are winding down for the mandatory two-week summer shutdown, business of a different sort is firing up in preparation for full speculative swing: the F1 silly season.

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - August 6

PHUKET XTRA - August 6 Woman jumps off Rawai Pier, a blessing in disguise for Thai Airways, back to the start for alcohol ban and love is in the air at ASEAN in KL. #PhuketNewsTV #PhuketTV

Truck driver charged for Phuket road death of girl, 12

PHUKET: The driver of the truck that crushed a 12-year-old girl and dragged her body 150 metres to her death in Thalang last Friday (July 31) has been charged.

Dont forget to stretch

SURFING: As a young person its normal to scoff down two sandwiches, a slice of pizza and some chocolate milk then run straight into the water and start paddling out.

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