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Around the region Accused Australian molester had overseas accomplices; Malaysia lops 10 percent of flights; Burma frees activist; Laos must add rights; US ambassador gay.

Latest A highly toxic gas used in pesticides most likely killed two Canadian sisters on Phi Phi and could have been involved in about 20 other deaths around SE Asia, a coroner has ruled.

Bangkok̕s City Hall is vowing to carry on with its street clean-up despite a clash between a street vendor and a city inspector which left the official with stab wounds. 

PHUKET: The British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand’s Phuket Chapter (BCCT Phuket) has organised its third business dinner, featuring Christopher Bruton, Executive Director of Dataconsult Ltd, as the speaker.

Come and join the 59 different nationalities at British International School, Phuket (BISP), as we celebrate the international communities that call our island home. Expect games, food, drink, music and fun! For more information, email hello@bisphuket….

Guest speaker: Christopher Bruton, Executive Director of Dataconsult Ltd. Topic: Thailand in mid-decade: will the next five years restore political stability and economic prosperity. Cost: THB 850 including 3-course dinner and soft drinks. Venue: Ama…

A rare white elephant has been captured in Myanmar, state media said today (March 2), a creature traditionally seen as a sign of political good fortune in a country edging towards breakthrough national elections.

The notorious Tao Pun gambling den in Bang Sue district of Bangkok could be redeveloped as a police public service centre to end the cycle which sees the illegal casino quickly reopening every time it is shut down. 

PHUKET: As part of the new phase of the underground cable project in Phuket Town, Yaowarat Rd will be closed for a minimum of six months starting from today (March 2) while cables are buried underground.