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Around the region The UN calls on Indonesia to halt executions; Irish woman declared dead in Singapore; Cambodia seeks Coke’s marketing help.

PHUKET: Cherng Talay police today (March 6) arrested 10 beach vendors and seized 122 items at Phuket̕sd Bangtao beach.

Perhaps the most common complaint by foreigners living or staying in Thailand for a long period of time, is in regards to the policy and practice of double-pricing, particularly at national parks.

Phuket: Three members of a Russian skimming gang were presented to Phuket media today following their arrests yesterday (March 5). They were arrested after Kasikorn Bank became suspicious of credit card payments being made via two shops in the Patak area of Karon and informed police.

Not one aspect of wearable tech has been as talked about as much as the smartwatch. Since the Pebble smartwatch broke Kickstarter records in 2012 (the first time), the smartwatch market has been a primary focal point for wearable tech. While many of the early model smartwatches that hit the market took on the feel of being just an extended notification device, today many are fulfilling the role of a supplemental communication platform. Though they still require connectivity through a smartphone, they are able to facilitate additional forms of communication beyond just simple notifications.

We recently stayed at the opulent harbour-side La Corniche apartment in Sydney and happened to perch on bar stools that were last warmed by the rich and famous, as well as sprawl in spa baths where celebrities had soaked just a few days earlier - not to mention sleeping in the same beds - it all went to my head a little.

“I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations. And you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you and I am I. And if by chance we find each other, it’s beautiful, if not, it can’t be helped.” once said Fritz Perls

Today(Mar 8) marks International Women’s Day and we proudly present a few role models who have been dedicating their life to deserving causes and have a strong will to develop and enhance society.

This week Q&A will answers some of the question many people have in mind about the beach ban on food and drink.