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Jellyfish colonies off Phi Phi spark fears of  big quake

Jellyfish colonies off Phi Phi spark fears of big quake

PHUKET: The emergence of colonies of red and purple coloured jellyfish off the coast of Koh Phi Phi in recent days has sparked fear among some villagers and tourists that another, more deadly quake is nigh.

Thousands of Helpless Boatpeople Stuck at Sea, Activists Say

Thousands of Helpless Boatpeople Stuck at Sea, Activists Say

Latest Boatpeople numbering in the thousands are stuck at sea off Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia as sanctuary for them becomes more difficult to find in SE Asia.

Football gamblers netted in Thalang

Football gamblers netted in Thalang

PHUKET: A crime suppression special task force – led by Thalang District Chief Mr Wira Kerdsirimongkol, and several administration clerks (Palad) – last night netted three gamblers in Pakkhlok, seizing more than B27,000 from the suspects.

Phuket Reporters to Ask Thailand's PM to End Human Trafficking Related Court Action

Latest A letter is to be delivered by two Phuketwan journalists in Bangkok asking Thailand’s Prime Minister to end a criminal case against them and to pursue human traffickers instead.

Phuket tourism chief in street publicity to restore tourism confidence

Phuket tourism chief in street publicity to restore tourism confidence

PHUKET: The island’s tourism and sports promotion boss hit the streets of Patong yesterday as part of the latest government publicity campaign to restore confidence among tourists.

Poll Backs Punishment for Rohingya Traffickers, Corrupt Thai Authorities

Latest Punish the wrongdoers, says a survey by a university in the wake of the discovery of the hardships inflicted on the Rohingya boatpeople in Thailand.

Six-meter boa bagged after blocking road passage near popular Phuket school

Six-meter boa bagged after blocking road passage near popular Phuket school

PHUKET: It took the efforts of eight rescue volunteers to finally bag a six-meter-long boa constructor that was obstructing passage to a street opposite the Bang Nieo School late last night.

Python bagged after blocking road passage near popular Phuket school

Python bagged after blocking road passage near popular Phuket school

PHUKET: It took the efforts of eight rescue volunteers to finally bag a four- to five-meter-long reticulated python that was obstructing passage to a street opposite the Bang Nieo School late last night.

Why It's Wise to Ride an Elephant When You Visit Phuket

Why It's Wise to Ride an Elephant When You Visit Phuket

Latest Many animal activists believe elephants shouldn’t be domesticated in Thailand but the reality is that those who are domesticated have a better chance at survival.

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