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Phuket Updating Digest Yingluck decision sparks look at Thailand’s progress; Trafficking probe continues; Divers enter fuselage; Passenger traffic grows slightly.

Around the Region A South African is sentenced to death in Malaysia while others await execution in Indonesia; Vietnam plans a Gulf casino; Poor swept clear for Pope.

They said they would ride 100 km to Khao Lak to raise money for their trip to Taiji, Japan. And they did !

PHUKET: The part-completed underpass next to Central Festival Phuket is once again closed while ventilation, fire extinguishers and closed-circuit TV cameras are installed. It will reopen on February 1.

BANGKOK: Following her impeachment by the National Legislative Assembly today (January 23), former premier Yingluck Shinawatra now faces criminal charges for corruption.

PHUKET: Rajabhat University Phuket student Pannaphak “View” Takrue, has been awarded third place in an international English speech contest.

BANGKOK: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) today (January 23) impeached former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, voting by a large majority to remove her retroactively from office. The 220-member NLA voted to impeach Ms Yingluck by 190 …

PHUKET: Three ladyboys and a boyfriend were arrested in Patong early this morning (January 23) for allegedly stealing an Aussie tourists gold necklace and then bribing a police officer with B30,000 to drop the charges.

Kajonkiet International School Phuket will be welcoming Kings College London for a Guidance Session for secondary students and parents on January 28 at 10am.