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Asean Today: Christians in Fear; Burma Bigmouth Brags of Browbeating Gays; Swiss Man Probed

Around the Region Burma’s homophobia applies to gays, too; Swiss man held in Bangkok, wanted in Malaysia; Vietnam opens door to investment; Same-sex bliss unlikely in Philippines.

Phuket dolphinarium a step closer to reality

PHUKET: The necessary changes for the Nemo dolphinarium in Phuket to be approved are complete and the facility’s structures have been approved, The Phuket News has learned.

Phuket United ‘stung’ by Killer Bees in last-minute draw in Nonthaburi

FUTSAL: Phuket United remain in fourth place of the Futsal Thailand Premier League (FTPL) following their latest league match-up, against the Nonthaburi ‘Killer Bees’ which ended in a 6-6 draw last Sunday (June 28).

Aussie yacht stranded on Phuket beach recovered, but broken and seized

PHUKET: The 50-foot wooden sailing yacht stranded on Kata Beach since April 1 has finally been moved, but the owners will now have to present themselves to the Phuket Marine Office to claim their broken boat.

Three Phang Nga men cleared of human trafficking

PHUKET: Human trafficking charges against three Thai men from Takua Pa in neighbouring Phang Naga were dropped last week due to a lack of evidence.

Phuket Poll: Were you told about dengue?

PHUKET: The annual southwest monsoon winds have arrived in Phuket and brought with them the usual thunderstorms and heavy rain – and ensuing bouts of influenza and dengue.

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End Prosecution of Phuketwan Pair for Reporting on Rohingya, Says ICJ

Latest Thailand must drop criminal charges against two Phuketwan journalists who are about to go on trial, says the International Commission of Jurists, composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers.

Phuket drain-construction delays blamed on lack of sand

PHUKET: A large chunk of Phuket’s busy bypass road where drain construction has been ongoing for several months has started to crack and there are concerns that the road could collapse should works not be completed or repairs carried out soon.

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