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Suthep protests against B169mn police move to Phuket

SURAT THANI: Suthep Thaugsuban has wasted little time after leaving the monkhood before launching his first move as a reform crusader.

Is it legal to carry people in the back of pickups and large trucks?

Every morning I come to work on the bypass road and I see at least five pickup trucks on the road carrying full loads of migrant workers in the back.

F1 displays its humanity

HUNGARY: The 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix was one of those rare unforgettable Formula One weekends – but it had nothing to do with the racing.

Phukets Ronins downed by Big Bang

PHUKET: Phuket FC were in Bangkok last Sunday (July 26) to take on Big Bang Chula United Football Club (BBCU) in both team’s 20th game of the 2015/16 Yamaha League Division One season, and a game that marked the start of the second half of the season. The game was played at the Nonthaburi Municipality 72 Anniversary Stadium.

Phuket lawyer hospitalised in pre-dawn high-speed accident

PHUKET: A lawyer from Cherng Talay is in hospital recovering from injuries sustained when his SUV slammed into a light pole in central Phuket before dawn this this morning (July 30).

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 in 190 countries

UNITED STATES: Microsoft began rolling out its Windows 10 operating system Wednesday as a free upgrade for computer users in 190 countries, saying it delivers on its vision for “more personal computing.”

Police raid hookah bar near Phuket university

PHUKET: Police took into custody a bar manager and seized 40 hookah water pipes after a raid last night (July 29) found 11 teenage girls smoking at the night venue.

Investigators probe plane wreckage for link to missing MH370

REUNION: A mysterious piece of plane debris washed up on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion on Wednesday (July 29), prompting teams of international investigators to examine whether it could be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Phuket’s Thanyapura reveals new Director of Sports

PHUKET: Thanyapura Phuket has announced the hiring of Alexandra Lochmatter as its new Director of Sports.

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