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Agro-giants must own up to North haze
Civic groups are urging the agro industry to take action against smog problems in the North.
US Fugitive Deported From Thailand Faces Extra Charge
Latest A woman who lived as a fugitive in Thailand for five years despite a conviction over a road fatality will face a fresh charge now she has been deported to the US.
Burmese Students Should Go Free, Say Rights Groups
Latest Authorities in Burma are keeping captive 70 Burmese students arrested in a crackdown by police who used unnecessary force on peaceful protesters, say rights groups.
Malaysian PM Beats Back Criticism Over Unsolved Murder
Latest Prime Minister Najib Razak goes public to reject mounting criticism and to deny any connection with an ‘‘old story’’ about the murder of a Mongolian socialite.
Phuket's Sea Pearl Beach Resort Loses Absolute Branding
Latest The Sea Pearl Beach Resort in Patong - made famous by a photograph of a car floating in the interior in the 2004 tsunami - is to be no longer branded by the Absolute World Group.
Ferry Owner to Compensate Survivors of Krabi-Phuket Tragedy: Some Face Passport Delays
Latest The owner of the ferry that burned and sank while on a voyage between krabi and Phuket will compensate survivors for out-of-pocket expenses, a spokesperson says.
PhuketWATCH China Tourists to Flock to Thailand; Police Vow Trafficker Busts; Foreign Fugitives Held
Phuket Updating Digest Why Chinese tourists misbehave; Indian robbed in Pattaya attack; Italian opens fire in court; Foreign fugitives targetted; Manilow marries gay lover; Masters latest.
Asean Today: China Reefs 'For All'; Long List of Sex Offenders; Slaves Toll Rises to 550; ...
Around the Region Suu Kyi won’t rule out election boycott; Laos shuts early for Songkran; Cambodia outlaws smoking; Malaysian rights under fire;
Garden in Siam: One crappy idea that really works
Anyone who’s studied nature for more than five minutes will know that camouflage is an important part of survival for millions of species.