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Pig farmer bows to pressure by Krabi Muslims
Bowing to pressure, a land owner planning to develop a pig farm in a Muslim community in Krabi’s Ao Luk district has switched to an egg-producing chicken farm instead.
Ship carrying over 400 people sinks in Chinas Yangtze: state media
A passenger ship carrying more than 450 people has sunk in the Yangtze river in central China, state media reported today (June 2), triggering a rescue effort hampered by strong winds and heavy rain.
Aussies in Phuket Golf day
Join fellow Aussies and Phuket island expats for a round of golf at Mission Hills this Saturday. We have a very special price for locals at just 2,900 THB all inclusive of green fees, buggy, caddy, complimentary drink and a delicious meal back at the …
Senior army adviser sought for human trafficking
A court in Songkhla province has approved an arrest warrant for a top army officer accused of smuggling Rohingya Muslim migrants into Thailand.
Cash for Cambodia Buys Australia an Expensive Refugee Ruse
Latest Cash and coverup becomes the order of the day as Australia spends a fortune buying itself a clear conscience by packing refugees off the poverty-stricken Cambodia.
Outrigger Moves from Phuket Base to Rebrand Boutique Resort on Samui
Latest Outrigger, which has made Phuket its regional base, has done a deal for a Samui property, now rebranded as the Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort.
Tourists Rescued Safely from Pattaya Ferry in Second Emergency
Latest First came a sinking and then followed alarm over an engine room fire in a ferry off Pattaya. But thanks to the rescue system now in operation, everyone on board escaped safely.
Opinion: PM Prayuth Should Kill the Navy Lawsuit Against Phuketwan
Bangkok Post Editorial The bottom line . . . is clear. The military government in charge of all legal proceedings should drop this case. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha should quash the charges immediately.
PhuketWATCH Ship Sinks, 400 Need Help; End Phuketwan Case, PM Urged; Lion Kills Tourist; Krabi ...
Phuket Updating Digest Search for 400 on China ship; Thailand’s PM urged to stop Phuketwan defamation; Krabi protest set for Saturday; Lion kills tourist; Bruce Jenner’s new life begins.