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Asean Today: Anwar's Daughter Arrested; Monks Sue in Burma; Fatwa Against Gays; Drones to Fight ...

Around the Region The daughter of Malaysia’s jailed opposition leader is arrested; Monks aim to sue in Burma over protest wounds; Indonesia targets homosexuals; Drones may detect land mines.

American arrested on Lanta for DUI worked at Thai hallucinogenic drugs clinic

American arrested on Lanta for DUI worked at Thai hallucinogenic drugs clinic

The Daily Mail Online reported on Saturday (March 14) that the American woman, Kelly Lynn Miller, 36, who was arrested on Koh lanta after being on the run for six years rather than face jail over a fatal DUI has been linked to a second death - after allegedly treating a backpacker with an African potion at a backstreet Thai clinic.

NokScoot set for May launch

NokScoot set for May launch

After repeated hold-ups, NokScoot, Thailands second long-haul low-cost carrier, is finally ready to start flying in May.

PHUKET NEWS TV: "The Master" Bartender Championship

PHUKET NEWS TV: "The Master" Bartender Championship

Plenty of twists and turns in the Bartending Championships at Jungceylon over the weekend. Phuket News TV were trying to learn a few tricks.

Navy warns of space debris landing near Phuket

Navy warns of space debris landing near Phuket

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy has issued a warning to all shipping to stay away from an area of the Andaman Sea where components of an Indian space shot are likely to fall back into the sea after launch.

Phuket taxi driver falls asleep at wheel

Phuket taxi driver falls asleep at wheel

PHUKET: A green plate taxi driver will be charged with reckless driving after he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and crashed into electric pylon in Thalang earlier today (March 16).

Bay Regatta conludes with title run

Bay Regatta conludes with title run

BAY REGATTA: The 18th Bay Regatta, which took place March 4–8 on the waters off Phuket, saw a lot of fast action as several boats finished as repeat champions while others obtained their first title.

Phuket coastline development caught in confusion of lines

Phuket coastline development caught in confusion of lines

PHUKET: The island has encountered many confusions over the laws applied to land and construction. Now a spotlight has been shone on a confusion that has arisen over two lines drawn literally in the sand.

Islands get bar ban and tourist limit

Islands get bar ban and tourist limit

Bars will be banned and tourist numbers limited on Koh Tachai as part of measures to protect the Similan Marine National Park in Phang Nga province.

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