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Oceanographic research ship launched in Phuket to mark 40 years of Sino-Thai relations
PHUKET: The Chakthong Thongyai, a Thai oceanographic research ship, was launched from a dock at the Andaman Sea Fisheries Research and Development Center pier in Phuket yesterday (April 30) morning to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.
My Nine Months in Hell: Survivor of Boatpeople Death Camp in Thailand Tells of Kidnap
Latest The sole survivor of a human traffickers’ camp in the Thailand jungle, left for death among about 30 bodies, has told Phuketwan of his kidnapping and life and death on the hillside.
Mass Rohingya graveyard found near Thai Malaysian border
Thai authorities today (May 1) found a mass graveyard near the Thai Malaysian border in Padang Besar district of Songkhla.
Facebook Activist Snares Phuket Boat That Leaked Fuel Into National Park
Latest New activism via social media is producing results that are bringing to account rule-breakers who pollute national marine parks in the Phuket-Andaman region.
Prayut begs EU for mercy on illegal fishing
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has pleaded for sympathy from the European Union (EU) over its ultimatum to clean up the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing industry in Thailand.
Accused Phuket Road Rage Rock Throwers Are Too Young to Name
Latest Two youths who allegedly threw rocks at a car driven by a Swedish man because he wouldn’t let them pass have been apprehended by Phuket police.
Fire on Koh Phi Phi causes B1m damage
PHUKET: A fire on Koh Pho Phi this morning (May 1) totally destroyed 10 rented rooms, a shop and some restaurants. The estimated cost of the damage is in the region of B1 million. No injuries have been reported.
Phuket police arrest man with kratom, gun and ammunition
PHUKET: Police yesterday (April 30) arrested a man who had in his possession of kratom leaves, a gun and ammunition.
Nepal rescue joy brings new hope to quake survivor hunt
The joyous rescue of two survivors of last weekends Nepal earthquake today (May 1) added new urgency to the search for signs of life in the ruins of Kathmandu as the Red Cross warned of total devastation in remote areas.