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First, we take Patong

First, we take Patong

Global hospitality giant Wyndham has launched into Southeast Asia with the official opening of Wyndham Sea Pearl Resort Phuket in Patong.

UN ‘covers up’ peacekeeper sex rings

UN ‘covers up’ peacekeeper sex rings

UNITED NATIONS: UN peacekeepers routinely buy sex with money, jewellery, cellphones, televisions and other items in countries where they have been deployed, in clear violation of UN rules, according to a draft UN report.

TAT ratchets up focus on domestic trips

TAT ratchets up focus on domestic trips

BANGKOK: Thais travelling abroad will present a major challenge to increasing domestic tourism next year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Thailand defeat Ivory Coast in World Cup play

Thailand defeat Ivory Coast in World Cup play

CANADA: Thailand, playing just their second match in the Women’s World Cup Final, defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 Friday (Thailand time).

Amlo seizes another B34m from trafficking suspects

Amlo seizes another B34m from trafficking suspects

BANGKOK: The Anti-Money Laundering Office has seized another B34 million in assets from suspects in the southern human-trafficking case, including Lt Gen Manas Kongpaen, Amlo secretary-general Pol Col Sihanart Prayoonrat said Thursday (June 11).

Danish Ambassador taps Phuket Gov on hot issues

Danish Ambassador taps Phuket Gov on hot issues

PHUKET: Jet-skis, beach zones, tourist safety and traffic were among the topics discussed at a closed-door meeting between Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong and Danish Ambassador to Thailand Mikael Hemniti Winther at Provincial Hall yesterday afternoon (June11).

Kill This Misguided Defamation Case for Thailand's Sake, Phuket Editor Suggests to  PM

Kill This Misguided Defamation Case for Thailand's Sake, Phuket Editor Suggests to PM

Latest Ambassadors and delegates from the 28-nation European Union listen to a workers’ rights activist and two journalists then Phuketwan’s editor calls on the PM to kill a defamation case before Thailand suffers.

Thai Navy patrols for Rohingya, migrants continue north of Phuket

Thai Navy patrols for Rohingya, migrants continue north of Phuket

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy is continuing its “search and assist” operation for Rohingya and other migrants arriving in Thai waters in the Andaman Sea north of Phuket despite its initial orders to carry out the mission expiring on Wednesday.

Flood That  Drowns Phuket Intersection Caused by Blocked Drains, Not Rains

Flood That Drowns Phuket Intersection Caused by Blocked Drains, Not Rains

Meteorological officials said a flood that covered an area around Phuket City’s Tesco Lotus intersection, where an underpass is being dug, was caused by blocked drains, not the scale of today’s downpour.

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