The Islamic State group threatened to kill two Japanese hostages by Friday unless they receive $200 million, directly demanding the ransom from Japans premier during his visit to the Middle East.
The city of Paris said Tuesday it plans to sue US chain Fox News for reports that there were no-go zones in the French capital that police and non-Muslims avoid.
Latest A crackdown by Phuket police on illicit equipment being stored overnight also led to the impounding of tourists’ umbrellas along Patong foreshore.
PHOTO ALBUM A great place to start trying local food is the annual fair at Saphan Hin public park in Phuket City. The event runs until Saturday.
Latest Tourists on two Phuket beaches appear to be enjoying the freedom to place their personal umbrellas wherever they wish. Is the perfect beach answer in front of officials’ noses?
Latest In a landmark, decision, Australian authorities give citizenship to controversial surrogacy child Gammy. The move sets a precedent for other cases.
Latest Pressure is mounting for the airport in Trang to be expanded to cope with growing numbers of tourists in the Andaman provinces.
Phuket Updating Digest Russian beaten over bill in Pattaya; Yingluck to be charged; Prisoners at sea plan dropped; AirAsia climbed steeply; Latest football.
Around the Region Aussie tennis player is MAS star; Where villagers mourn HIV victims; Eleven die under wall collapse; Rolexes hot in Singapore; China worms alarm Vietnam.