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Jellyfish death prompts first aid drive on beaches

SURAT THANI: A jellyfish attack on Koh Phang Ngan that killed a Thai traveller on Friday (July 31), the second such death in two years, has prompted new measures to ensure tourist safety.

Huge drug op run from behind bars

BANGKOK: Police have found that one of the nations biggest drug operations was being run from within prison walls.

Thanyapura SuperKidz to splash ‘n’ dash in Thanyapura Aquathon

Kicking off the 2015-2016 school year, Thanyapura will host its third SuperKidz & Anyman Aquathlon on September 5. The swim-and-run event features race distances and formats that provide all ages and levels a little challenge and tons of fun.

Mourinho seethes as Arsenal land Wembley blow

FOOTBALL: The bad blood between Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho bubbled to the surface after the Frenchmans Arsenal team defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the season-opening Community Shield yesterday (August 2).

Using phone at lights illegal

The Council of State has ruled it is illegal for a driver to talk on a mobile phone while stopped at a red traffic light, a former Supreme Court judge revealed on his Facebook page yesterday (August 2).

Govt boasts success in resolving teacher shortages at small schools

The government has boasted of its success in solving teacher shortages in small schools with its satellite educational programme.

Phuket funeral rites for the late Paiboon Upatising begin today

PHUKET: The body of the late former Senator of Phuket, Paiboon Upatising, is due to arrive in Phuket this morning at 9am, with funeral rights to commence at his Phuket Town home at 2pm.

KIS appoints new Head of Secondary

Mr Gareth Eynon has been named Head of Secondary of Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) through the following announcement:

Swedish Man, Thai Friend Fall From Phuket Hotel Balcony

Latest Mystery surrounds the reason why a Swedish man and his Thai friend fell from a balcony at a Phuket hotel. The pair were taken to Patong Hospital for treatment.

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