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Navy searches for missing Phuket barge, crew

PHUKET: A Royal Thai Navy search team has yet to locate a crew of six who were reported as missing near Koh Racha Yai island, about 25 kilometres south of Phuket, in the early hours of this morning (July 7).

Cosby admits drugging woman for sex

Embattled US comedian Bill Cosby admitted having drugged at least one woman with Quaaludes to have sex with her, in court documents unsealed yesterday (July 6).

Bluebottle Invasion Another Good Reason to Keep Tourists Out of Phuket Surf

Latest Bluebottles swept by the monsoon storms washed up on Phuket’s Surin beach, which means they’re likely to appear at more west coast beaches over the next few days.

Phuket Bungy Jump Victim's Family Offered 300,000 Baht in Compensation

Latest The figure of up to 300,000 baht has been offered in compensation to the family of a tourist killed in Patong when his bungy jump went wrong.

Ace Condo Defaulters May Face Computer Crimes Act

Latest Phuket police are this week interviewing ‘‘victims’’ of the Ace Condo off-the-plan default as they assess likely charges, which could include the Computer Crimes Act.

Six Missing on Barge in Savage Phuket Storm: Navy Chopper Yet to Spot Them

Latest Six people are missing at sea off Phuket on a barge that was not spotted by a Navy helicopter in an aerial pass over the vessel’s last known location.

Phuket Police Seize House, Cars, Bikes of Drugs Suspect

Latest A man had goods and property valued at more than two million baht seized by Phuket police - one of two suspects nabbed with large hauls at the weekend.

Five Navy Officers Killed as Pickup Becomes Airborne, Hits Convoy

Latest Five Navy officers were killed when an out-of-control pickup crashed into a mini-van that was part of a convoy returning to Bangkok from Surat Thani.

Phuket Tourist Speedboats Defy Weather Warnings. Too Dangerous? Too Bad.

Latest Speedboats carrying tourists on day-trips are defying dangerous weather warnings as the quest for cash leads to risks for ignorant Phuket tourists.

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