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Private jets continue to face restrictions at Phuket airport, albeit to a lesser degree than during the recent holiday season.

The latest police reshuffle in two key agencies is more than just a move to transfer officers linked to alleged irregularities, according to some observers.

Latest The underpass south-north through Central Festival Phuket junction is to close for two nights to allow for concrete pours. Two more closures are likely in February.

Latest Big umbrellas are back on Phuket’s famous Patong beach where for a time it appeared that change was coming. Yes, it did come - the umbrellas are now more expensive.

News Analysis In a week when tragedy and terrorism claimed the headlines, there are two words that deserve to be more closely scrutinised: free speech.

Phuket Updating Digest World marchers show solidarity; US calls anti-extremist summit; Australia leaves Phuket editor to fight alone; Dugongs to lose microchips; Loss ends Man U streak.

Around the Region The cycling Tour de Mekong gets the go-ahead while three Europeans who rode motorcycles naked in Cambodia face deportation; Bangladesh urges Rohingya action.

PHUKET: Around 10 people gathered this morning (January 11) at the premises of the French consular agency in Kathu to honour the 17 killed in the attacks this week, which targeted a satirical magazine, kosher supermarket and police.

Latest Shots were fired by police at a fishing trawler with the captain believing he was under attack from pirates north of Phuket. Further south, a woman was crushed to death by other fleeing boatpeople.