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Asean Today: Date Close for Firing Squad; Laos Under Rights Pressure; Malaysia Cuts Flights to Grow

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.

Coroner's Ruling on Deaths of Canadian Sisters on Thai Holiday Island Points to Deadly Gas

Coroner's Ruling on Deaths of Canadian Sisters on Thai Holiday Island Points to Deadly Gas

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.

Vendor stabs officer in Tha Chang

Vendor stabs officer in Tha Chang

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. 

BCCT Phuket announces third business dinner

BCCT Phuket announces third business dinner

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.

INTERNATIONAL DAY AT BISP

INTERNATIONAL DAY AT BISP

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….

BCCT Phuket Business Dinner

BCCT Phuket Business Dinner

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…

Myanmar finds rare white elephant: state media

Myanmar finds rare white elephant: state media

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.

Tao Pun casino to be police station

Tao Pun casino to be police station

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 Town to see more cables buried

Phuket Town to see more cables buried

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.

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