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Latest A man who drowned at Mai Khao beach is believed to have suffered an epileptic fit while fishing from the beach, according to Phuket police.

PHOTO ALBUM Marine Police saved hundreds from a Langkawi to Satun ferry that became grounded at sea off the coast of southern Thailand, with many foreigners on board.

PHUKET: An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital on Saturday (April 18) after he accidently shot himself in the leg while assembling a homemade handgun at his home.

Phuket Updating Digest When the Army got sand between their toes on Phuket; FBI admits innocents suffered; Honeymooners tell of Krabi-Phuket ferry sinking; Tragedy at sea for 950; Latest sport.

Around the Region Singapore Ikea accused of supporting anti gay entertainer; WWII bombs found in Brunei; Aussies lashed over treatment of refugees; Corruption in Malaysia ‘‘under control.’’

PHUKET: A 27-year-old woman was arrested on Friday (April 17) for possession of drugs worth B1.8 million after police received a tip-off.

PHUKET: Police are searching for a group of thieves who stole items from three vehicles in Phuket Town last night (April 18).

PHUKET: Water supply in Rassada will be cut off on Tuesday (April 21) as Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) staff work to connect another pipe into the mains in front of Baan Wanitch.

ROME: Seven hundred people are feared dead after a fishing boat packed with migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off Malta, the UNHCR said today (April 19).