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AirAsia voice recorder recovered
The cockpit voice recorder from the AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea last month carrying 162 people was recovered Tuesday and taken to an Indonesian navy ship, an official said.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins third Ballon dOr
FOOTBALL: Portuguese and Real Madrid great Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon dOr on Monday (January 12) at the FIFA ceremony in Zurich to edge within one of his eternal rival Barcelonas Argentinian magician Lionel Messi.
Thai fishing boat shot at in Andaman Sea
PHANG NGA — A fisherman in southern Thailand says a police patrol ship opened fire on his boat without provocation in the Andaman Sea last week.
Elephant attacks spur Khao Yai road rethink
The tourist route in Khao Yai National Park should be changed for visitors own safety after a spate of elephant attacks, an expert said.
Areas for Umbrellas Staked Out on Beach in front of Phuket Resort
Latest Three areas for umbrellas have been delineated by officials at the beach in front of Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, where umbrellas were previously removed by order of the military.
Pope Could Attract Six Million to Hear Speech in Philippines Capital
Latest The Philippines is preparing security for a visit by the Pope that could see six million people gather in a park in Manila to hear what the pontiff has to say.
Thirty Years of Hun Sen Leaves Cambodia Decades Behind on Human Rights
Latest Hun Sen over 30 years has failed to bring democratic reform and human rights to Cambodia, Human Rights Watch says in an in-depth report.
Sweeping Changes as Eight Phuket Police Station Superintendents Are Replaced
Latest In a sweeping series of changes at the top, eight of Phuket’s 10 police stations have new superintendents appointed effective from Thursday.
Phuket Jet-Ski Operators Split Over Registration Fees, Insurance
Latest A breakaway group of jet-ski operators say they will refuse to pay registration fees next year in a row about excessive costs and continuing high claims for damages.