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Team of 5 arrested after botched Phuket hit

Team of 5 arrested after botched Phuket hit

PHUKET: Police are looking for a few final pieces of evidence before naming the businessman who allegedly hired a team of five men to assassinate a neighbour who was demanding money from him for encroaching on his land.

Aussie Accused of Rape and Possible Murder Over Child Pornography

Latest Police in the Philippines have found the body of a 13-year-old girl and believe an Australian already facing sex assault and child pornography charges could be responsible for her murder.

Aleenta unveils new pool villas

Aleenta unveils new pool villas

Leading luxury boutique resort Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga Resort & Spa has added the final touches to its extensive remodeling as it readies to reveal 34 exclusive garden pool villas.

Kata Rocks wins “Best Small Hotel” Asia Pacific

Kata Rocks makes it a matter of pride to achieve excellence in the quality of its resort and services it provides to its guests. And their vision was recognised after scooping a total of eight awards at the recent International Hotel Awards held in London .

Asean Today: Aussie Accused of Killing Child; Singapore Sedition Arrest; Malaysia, Indonesia ...

Around the Region Petition aims to bring Aussies home from Vietnam war; Aussie named as child killer in Philippines; Indonesia, Malaysia confused by British media; Maids not allowed to leave.

Phuket Hotels Association wants to give a single voice

Phuket Hotels Association wants to give a single voice

Over the past decade tourism in Phuket has experienced a number of damaging events, from the tsunami through political crises to international financial turmoil, all of which have affected tourism.

Unidentified man found dead in Phuket canal

Unidentified man found dead in Phuket canal

PHUKET: The body of an unidentified man was found lying under a bridge in Sakoo yesterday morning (February 25). Police believe he was murder then dumped in the canal.

The Big List: Six Feet Under

The Big List: Six Feet Under

For some, life truly starts after death. You can’t spell funeral without fun. In fact, these aren’t funerals … they are post-life shindigs!

Dutchman survives fall from World’s End

Dutchman survives fall from World’s End

Sri Lankan troops rescued a Dutch honeymooner who became the first person to survive a fall from the World’s End, a 1,200-metre cliff that is one of the country’s main tourist attractions.

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