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Property tax plan softened

Property tax plan softened

Homeowners, farmers who own land and landlords for commercial land will be taxed 0.1 per cent, 0.05 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively, of the land’s appraised value by the imminent land and buildings tax.

Asian resorts see trading downturn

Asian resorts see trading downturn

For many Phuket hotels, this year’s peak season effectively ended after the Christmas/New Year period.

The Big List: Prison swag

The Big List: Prison swag

Rehabilitation in style, that’s what these inmates have to look forward to everyday. Because you can’t spell prison without swaggerlicious!

Run record broken by 95-year-old

Run record broken by 95-year-old

He’s no Usain Bolt, but he does hold the new British record of running 200 metres in 55.48 second. And he’s 95 years old.

Brit sets new world record with 26 jokes in a minute

Brit sets new world record with 26 jokes in a minute

After a six month verification proces, officials in charge of the Guinness World Records’ book have finally granted Clive Greenway the title of “quickest joke teller”.

Thai Honda sputters against Phuket FC comeback

Thai Honda sputters against Phuket FC comeback

FOOTBALL: The Ronins came back from one goal down to secure a 3-2 victory over a tough Thai Honda team in a thrilling match at Surakul Stadium on Wednesday night (March 11).

Phuket Expat Free on Bail Over Patong Killing Was Only Trying to Help, Friend Says

Phuket Expat Free on Bail Over Patong Killing Was Only Trying to Help, Friend Says

Latest A popular Australian expat bailed on a murder charge was trying to video a melee to prevent people being bashed then found himself fighting for his life in Patong, say friends.

Registration for SuperSports 10 Mile extended

Registration for SuperSports 10 Mile extended

RUNNING: Due to the popularity of the event, organisers have extended the registration deadline for the SuperSports 10 Miles International Run 2015 for three days.

Aussie Rules historic first match in Phuket

Aussie Rules historic first match in Phuket

AUSSIE RULES: The entertaining match-up between the Thailand tigers and Malaysian Warriors last Saturday (March 7) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) was the first time an official Aussie Rules match, played by formal clubs, took place.

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