Community

Phuket Filipinos Mark Independence Day Celebration

It was an occasion of great celebration recently as the Phuket chapter of the Association of Filipinos in Thailand (AFT) joined colleagues in Bangkok to mark the auspicious date of the 128th Philippine Independence Day.

Regional

Chlorine Tank Explodes at Phuket Water Works

A chlorine storage tank exploded at Phuket's municipal water facility yesterday, prompting emergency crews and road closures as officials worked to contain any potential chemical spread.

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Tourism

Luxury Resort Development Shifts North From Phuket

Luxury resort developers are shifting investment north of Phuket to Phang-Nga's mainland coast, where large undeveloped beachfront allows for spacious, secluded properties that the land-scarce island can no longer accommodate. Two major res

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Police

Search Resumes for Woman Missing After Bridge Jump

PHUKET: Search efforts resumed this morning for a 33-year-old woman who disappeared after jumping from the bridge linking Phuket to the mainland yesterday evening (July 28).

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National

Peace Talks Halted After Deadly Narathiwat Attack

NARATHIWAT: Peace talks between the government and southern insurgent representatives have been postponed indefinitely following the deadly Narathiwat attack that killed five rangers.

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National

Interior Ministry Launches Corruption Cleanup Initiative

BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called on senior Interior Ministry officials to turn recent corruption scandals into an opportunity to rebuild public confidence yesterday (July 28).

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