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Racha Revival Begins With Environmental Accord and Phuket Governor's Praise

Latest An island off Phuket popular with day-trip visitors, Racha seemed headed for destruction a few months back but an environmental accord now stands a chance of restoring nature.

PHUKET WEATHER: Strong waves advisory for Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand until July 8

PHUKET: Waves as high as four metres are expected in the Andaman Sea until Wednesday (July 8), a weather advisory from the Thai Metorological Department has warned.

Iranian tourist drowns off Patong after ignoring no-swimming red flags

PHUKET: A 30-year-old Iranian national was pronounced dead yesterday evening (July 4) while be transported to Patong Hospital, after his unconscious body was retrieved from rough waters in Patong Bay.

Kenyan Man on Phuket Using False Passport Found to be Carrying Drugs

</b>Latest</b> A Kenyan man detected using a false passport at Phuket International Airport was also found by Immigration officers to be carrying restricted drugs.

PhuketWATCH Phuket Tourist Drowns; Burmese Workers in Protest; Greece Faces Crunch Vote

Phuket Updating Digest A tourist pulled from the surf on Phuket has drowned; Greece prepares for key referendum; Burmese workers on Phuket stage a protest over intimidation.

Asean Today: China's Allure Declines; Japan Backs Dawei; Blogger Faces Sentence

Around the Region China’s support in flux across SE Asia; Japan, Thailand tackle Burma development; Viet leader to visit US; Ferry owner charged with murder; Botanic gardens world heritage listing.

Exclusive:Ricciardo I havent forgotten how to drive in 2015

This is not the Red Bull Racing Daniel Ricciardo signed up for.

Mercedes locks out front row at Silverstone

Lewis Hamilton has claimed a home pole position at the 2015 British Grand Prix over teammate Nico Rosberg.

Two men arrested in alleged assault on Burmese worker in Phuket

PHUKET: Two Thai men were arrested today (July 4) for allegedly assaulting a Burmese man after finishing work last night at 9pm (July 3).

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