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GrabTaxi Meter Cabs Get Green Light for Phuket's New Parking Spots
Latest Phuket is giving preference to GrabTaxi aligned drivers to spur on the growth and regulation of taxis on the holiday island and increase usage of meters.
Motorcycle Man Dies on Impact With Parked Truck in Northern Phuket
Latest A motorcycle squid vendor died on impact when his vehicle hit a parked truck in northern Phuket, say police. The vehicle’s canopy could have been hit by a strong gust of wind, says one officer.
Truck Driver Charged: Dead Phuket Girl's Family Seeks 1.5 Million Baht
Latest A truck driver faces serious charges over the death of a 12-year-old Phuket girl whose family is seeking 1.5 million baht in compensation. The company is seeking an insurance payout.
No Need to Fear Phuket Beach Jellyfish, Says Marine Biologist
Latest A jellyfish that looks a little like a deadly box jellyfish has been washed up at a Phuket beach but a marine biologist says there’s no cause for alarm - it’s not especially harmful.
Drugs 'Mr Big' Flees Phuket Raiders, LeavesTakeaway Dinner, Five Million Baht in Drugs
PHOTO ALBUM A man suspected of being a ‘Mr Big’ among Phuket drugs dealers is on the run after fleeing a house being raided by police, leaving behind a takeaway meal and five million baht in drugs.
China Says 'We've Stopped' But US, Asean Seek Flashpoint Sea Pledges
Latest China says its reclamation in the South China Sea has stopped but the US and Asean still want to hear that a military strategy is off the expansionist nation’s blueprint.
PhuketWATCH Visa Plan to Boost Thailand Tourism; Tattoos Banned at Schools; Diving Champ Disappears
Phuket Updating Digest Thailand plans to drive tourism; Tattooed vocation students face cut; UN wary on Thailand’s human rights; Vandals target lion killer; World champ lost in dive.
Asean Today: EU Deal Frees Trade; Very Rich and Living With Mum; Has Malaysia Gone Rogue?
Around the Region Sweeping trade deal between EU and Vietnam; MH370 debris confirmed; Malaysia issues arrest warrant for Brit; Bribes on arrival in Cambodia; Five secrets to Singapore.
Six arrested in Phuket drug sting
PHUKET: Six people were arrested in the Patong area within the space of 24 hours when they were found to be in possession of various amounts of crystal meth (ya ice) during a sting operation carried out by crime suppression police from Kathu.