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A decade of recovery

A decade of recovery

In 2004 life changed in the Asia Pacific region as a gigantic wave engulfed the region killing 250,000 people. Personal belongings were lost. Havoc and heartache were everywhere.

CONSTECH 2015

CONSTECH 2015

Thailand International Construction Machinery, Equipment and Technology Exhibition 2015 is an international business platform gathering more than 400 exhibiting companies and brands from around the world spanning a vast range of construction and mini…

Milestone McCullum lifts New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

Milestone McCullum lifts New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

CRICKET: Big-hitting Brendon McCullum was in record-breaking form as he led New Zealand to 215-4 at tea on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch on Friday (December 26).

2015 New Years resolutions worth sticking to

2015 New Years resolutions worth sticking to

PHUKET: It’s time for a New Year to roll in and you’re tired of the same old failed New Year’s Resolutions.

Myanmar targeting 20m visits by 2030

Myanmar targeting 20m visits by 2030

Myanmar’s tourism officials say it is quite possible that the country could host as many as 20.4 million tourists by 2030, though there are conflicting estimates that suggest 7 million would make a more practical target.

Frenchman, Iranian Accused of Stealing from Safes at Two Phuket Resorts

Frenchman, Iranian Accused of Stealing from Safes at Two Phuket Resorts

Latest A frenchman and an iranian have been accused of stealing from safes at two Phuket resorts, police have revealed after two Belarus men faced ATM skimming counts earlier in the day.

Phuket Christmas woe for Brit driver

Phuket Christmas woe for Brit driver

PHUKET: A 74-year-old British man turned himself into police last night (December 25), an hour after he crashed his SUV into a power pole and two parked motorbikes.

Patong Beach, Ruined By Jet-Ski Boys and  Outlaw Vendors: Photo Special

Patong Beach, Ruined By Jet-Ski Boys and Outlaw Vendors: Photo Special

latest Phuket’s beaches have been cleared but the jet-skis and the vendors may yet triumph if Patong is any guide. A death is likely to happen with swimmers and machines in the water together.

Phuket Punch Shames Aussie Tourist

Phuket Punch Shames Aussie Tourist

Latest A drunken Australian tourist visiting Phuket who punched a female attendant in the eye over a five baht fee for toilet paper ended up paying the woman 50,000 baht.

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