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BISP strikes gold, silver and bronze at SEA Games in Singapore

BISP strikes gold, silver and bronze at SEA Games in Singapore

SINGAPORE: It was an absolutely incredible night for British International School, Phuket (BISP) in the pool on Sunday (June 7) at the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, currently underway in Singapore.

Phuket roused by Surat FCs Roosters in friendly

Phuket roused by Surat FCs Roosters in friendly

FOOTBALL: Phuket FC struggled to maintain their dignity in an all-too-close friendly match last night (June 9) against Division 2 side, Surat FC.

Chinese diners eat bird to near extinction

Chinese diners eat bird to near extinction

A bird that was once one of the most abundant in Europe and Asia is being hunted to near extinction because of Chinese eating habits, according to a study published on yesterday (June 9).

Wanted drug dealer shot dead by police in Krabi

Wanted drug dealer shot dead by police in Krabi

PHUKET: A man wanted by police in Krabi was shot dead yesterday (June 9) as he attempted to flee from them though a palm plantation in the province̕s Klong Thom district.

Nonthaburis Killer Bees stung by Phuket United

Nonthaburis Killer Bees stung by Phuket United

FUTSAL: Phuket United are now in 4th place of the kingdoms elite five-a-side league, having upped their winning streak to three last Sunday (June 7).

NACC reluctantly postpones Yingluck hearing

NACC reluctantly postpones Yingluck hearing

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has given former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra until June 30 to report to the commission to acknowledge charges over the payment of compensation to red-shirt victims of political protests.

Phuket, Other Thailand Airports Begin Scans for Mers Virus Passengers

Latest Phuket and other international airports in Thailand have joined Singapore’s Changi in checking flights from South Korea and with South Korean connections for signs of passengers carrying the Mers virus.

Kratom Gang Nabbed as Anti Trafficker Volunteers Expand North of Phuket

Kratom Gang Nabbed as Anti Trafficker Volunteers Expand North of Phuket

Latest Anti-trafficking volunteers, credited with interrupting the supply of boatpeople through the Andaman, have taken up other issues and arrested a gang mixing illegal drug potions.

More Phuket and Phang Nga Resorts Join Lifeguard Training Program

More Phuket and Phang Nga Resorts Join Lifeguard Training Program

Latest Slowly but with growing impact, the lifeguard course run by one pioneering Phuket resort has achieved its aim of improving standards of safety on the region’s beaches and beside pools.

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