Latest The firing squad execution of two Australians has turned off many travellers to Indonesia and the reported $25,000 scamming of a bucks’ party group in Bali may turn off many more.
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News Analysis A phasing out of jet-skis over seven years on Phuket never took place. Now, with Patong virtually run by jet-ski operators and tourists hard to find, it’s time to get rid of the machines.
Latest A tourist who told police that two men had stolen his telephone and a computer notebook is revising his account after Phuket officers found the ‘‘stolen’’ items in his resort room.
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Around the Region Vietnam to seek extradition of hijacker suspects; Cambodia drugs haul one of largest; Peace missing in Philippines; Mers being held in Thailand; Uber tries fast food.
PHUKET: Police have arrested five Chinese nationals seizing 300 fake ATM cards, outbound plane tickets and B20, 000 in cash the men are thought to have stole.
PHUKET: Police have arrested five Chinese nationals and seized 300 fake ATM cards, outbound plane tickets and B20,000 in cash the men are thought to have stolen.
PHUKET: A lawyer representing wealthy land owners in Chalong’s Moo 3 has affirmed that his clients will no longer negotiate with villagers illegally occupying their land, and will continue to press charges against villagers who refuse to vacate.