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Phuket reorganisation will make tackling trafficking more effective

Phuket reorganisation will make tackling trafficking more effective

PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy in Phuket has announced that it will take over leading five other local government departments in cracking down on illegal activities both onshore and along the shore, especially trafficking of foreigners arriving by boat.

Court officials inspect property development in Phuket

Court officials inspect property development in Phuket

PHUKET: Officials from the Administrative Court in Nakorn Si Thammarat yesterday (February 5) visited the construction site for the Eva Beach condo development in Rawai.

Phuket Immigration ‘to put pressure’ on human trafficking

Phuket Immigration ‘to put pressure’ on human trafficking

PHUKET: As part of the national drive against human trafficking, Phuket Immigration officers went Bangla Rd in Patong last night (February 5) to see whether thy could find any instances of slavery or child labour

Australia PM to fight party vote to oust him

Australia PM to fight party vote to oust him

Party critics of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott launched a dramatic bid today (February 6) to unseat the unpopular conservative leader after less than 18 months in office, but he vowed to fight on.

The best of the best

The best of the best

Set on Phuket’s stunning northwest coast, the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa offers guests a luxurious getaway. With 11 extraordinary culinary options to choose from, guests are left spoilt for choice.

Technology: When smart homes and communications meet

Technology: When smart homes and communications meet

The Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses a lot of cross-sections for different industries. One of the most interesting to think about is where the smart home intersects with communications.

Phuket govt team seizes beach vendors illegal gear

Phuket govt team seizes beach vendors illegal gear

PHUKET: Local government officials today (February 6) confiscated 57 pieces of beach furniture laid out by a vendor on Surin Beach.

Marine life released to preserve Phuket̕s coastal ecology

Marine life including 10,000 wing shells, 3,000 barramundi and 150 kilograms of black crab were released into the sea at Pa Khlok Bay Wednesday (February 4) as part of an activity aimed at preserving the coastal ecology of the area.

Gun drama as Phuket govt team visits beach club

Gun drama as Phuket govt team visits beach club

PHUKET: A worker was arrested yesterday (February 5) for possession of a gun and ammunition, along with crystal meth paraphernalia when the Navy and Vice-Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosuthirak made a surprise visit to Nui Beach, below the Karon View Point.

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