Judgment day was favorable for the Democrats as the Constitutional Court dismissed the Election Commission’s (EC) case against the party. The ruling is favorable for the economy and the tourism industry. A guilty verdict would have disbanded the party and banned its executives (including Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajeva) from politics for five years. This...
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The all-new 5-star Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket has signed as an official co-sponsor of the 2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta (PKCR). Held between the 4th and 11th of December, the Regatta is Asia’s largest sailing event. After signing the agreement, Duncan Worthington, Regatta Media and Communications Director, said, “We’re very happy to welcome...
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The Aussies dominated in this years Laguna Phuket Triathlon. This years event with the 16th and drew a record number of participants. The triathlon race started early Sunday morning at the Laguna Phuket compound. The participants took part in a 1.8 kilometer long swim, 55 kilometers bicycle ride and 12 kilometer run around the...
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The inaugural PIASLC IronKids Phuket event in April next year is for children ranging in ages from, 6 to 15. Those in the 6 to 8 age group will undertake a 50-metre swim, 3-kilometre bike ride and 500-metre run. Those in the 9 to 11 age group compete in a 150-metre swim, 6-kilometre bike...
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The mother of a decorated U.S. Marine veteran who was brutally stabbed to death in Phuket this weekend says local authorities are not doing enough to find her son’s killer and pleaded for harsh punishment for the fellow Thai boxer who allegedly ended Dashawn Longfellows life. "I want them to kill the guy that...
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A Danish soldier who lost his leg in Afghanistan was hit by a motorbike in Krabi this week. His prosthetic leg was smashed in the accident, but his insurance company refused to pay for him to change the ticket. Benjamin Kragsskjold lost his leg in Afghanistan in 2008 when he was serving as part...
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The situation of dengue fever outbreak is still a worry in provinces along the Andaman Coast. The number of infected patients continues to soar. Minister of Public Health Jurin Laksanawisit says the overall situation of the dengue fever spread was still considered critical. This year, the number of infections is 83% higher than last...
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Phuket Tourism: Is it Sustainable for Phuketians? Long one of Thailand’s island gems, Phuket is the gateway to many holiday destinations in the Andaman Sea. Restaurants, hotels & resorts, tour operators and real estate companies have expanded so rapidly that they far outstrip the demand of Thai and foreign tourists during the low season....
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The Thai stock market has been the best performing of the biggest Asian markets since May. The SET index has increased by more than 20 percent since its May low. “Foreigners are starting to invest in Thai equities again on strong earnings and economic growth,” Supakorn Soontornkit, chief investment officer at MFC Asset Management...
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For the first time ever, all top five marathoners competing in the Laguna Phuket International Marathon on Sunday finished in under three hours. Four of the top five came from Thailand.
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