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Japanese held after ‘ice’ bust

BANGKOK: A Japanese man has been arrested in Bangkok on drug and weapons charges and three others are being held for trying to bribe police into releasing him, officials said today (Oct 24).

Taste of sophistication at Phuket beach front Cape Sienna

For anyone that loves a view while they dine, then be sure to check out Cape Sienna in Kamala. It is the most idyllic setting, positioned at the beginning of the Millionaires’ Mile of Phuket and overlooks the beautiful Andaman Sea.

Phuket school stage Battle of the Ages play

Kajonkiet International School’s Key Stage 2 students – aged 7 to 11 – last week put on an animated and informative history performance for parents. Held on the football pitch at KIS, the “Battle of the Ages” event brought together hundreds of enthusiastic boys and girls in Years 3 to 6 to demonstrate and present their learning this term so far in History, Design & Technology and Arts units.

Cultural insight: Cultural Confusion

Do English teachers, Western politicians understand Thailand?

A meal in Mawdaung, Myanmar border town: Parrt 2

Previously, we ventured to the ‘Sinkhon Pass’ border checkpoint between Thailand and Myanmar, a short drive southwest of Prachup Khiri Khan town, heading for the quiet Myanmar border town of Mawdaung for an afternoon meal. And now the conclusion:

At least 43 dead in French pensioners coach crash blaze

FRANCE: At least 43 people were killed yesterday (Oct 23) when a coach carrying pensioners collided with a lorry and burst into flames in southwest France, in the country’s worst road accident for three decades.

Motoring: Test drive all that Jazz

The last-generation Honda Jazz can hardly be called a revolutionary car, but if I were to choose a subcompact hatchback for my everyday use, this one would definitely top the shortlist. Honda managed to make it better in all respects, or at least those that matter when choosing a subcompact. So don’t be surprised if you find us concentrating, not on the running and manoeuvring qualities, but on some other characteristics.

Phuket serial thief caught trying to sell stolen items

PHUKET: A man from Bangkok was arrested for multiple thefts on Thursday (Oct 22) when he was apprehended whilst trying to sell one of the stolen items. The man told police he stole the items because he needed money to return home.

Phuket rioters responsible for death of 73-year-old Krabi man says family

PHUKET: The family of the 73-year-old Krabi man who had suffered a heart attack and died in an ambulance while being transported to Bangkok Hospital Phuket during the Thalang riots yesterday (Oct 23) filed a complaint at Tha Chatchai Police Station accusing the rioters of contributing to the man’s death.

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