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History: The French invade Phuket

History: The French invade Phuket

In the mid-1680s the French were pushing very hard to dominate Thailand and convert the country to Christianity. They pushed so hard that Thailand eventually pushed back – and pushed the French forces right out of the country.

Street Eats: Yummy Cambodian food in town

Street Eats: Yummy Cambodian food in town

If you’re looking for something a little different to eat, then why not explore some traditional Cambodian food.

Greetings from Luang Prabang in Laos

Greetings from Luang Prabang in Laos

Off the beaten track, back in time, memorable markets, old temple monasteries, great river trips and outdoor activities – all this and more in Luang Prabang.

Taboo by name, not nature

Taboo by name, not nature

Black Eyed Peas star,Taboo, reveals all in a recent exclusive interview with The Phuket News.

Italian consul for Phuket opens Samui office

Italian consul for Phuket opens Samui office

PHUKET: The Italian Honorary Consul for Phuket, Dr Francesco Pensato, now also heads a new consul’s a new consul’s office on Koh Samui that was recently inaugurated by Italian Ambassador in Thailand Francesco Saverio Nisio.

Krabi border police sergeant arrested in connection with fatal shooting of village headman

Krabi border police sergeant arrested in connection with fatal shooting of village headman

PHUKET: A Krabi border police sergeant was arrested yesterday (June 18) in connection with the fatal shooting of the president of the Krabi Palm Oil Club and village headman, Prasit Jarongnoo, 51 on Monday night (June 16).

PIA embracing the arts

PIA embracing the arts

Phuket International Academy is a school that is dedicated to helping its community achieve their highest human potential, cultivate genuine happiness, and take action for a sustainable future.

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - June 19

PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - June 19

Phuket Xtra - June 19 Light-rail schedule, Krabi Dengue problem, motorbike rider ends up in the back of a car and the Nai Harn dog watch. ‪#‎PhuketNewsTV‬ ‪#‎PhuketTV‬

Phuket earthquake disaster drill gets green light

Phuket earthquake disaster drill gets green light

PHUKET: Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak has confirmed that the mass earthquake emergency-response drill to be held in Thalang next week will go ahead as scheduled on June 24-26.

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