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Sea rescue center for Andaman region

Thailand has approved an Bt18 million budget to set up Andaman sea rescue centers in a bid to restore confidence among tourists and the image of tourism in its Andaman coastal provinces. The budget will be allocated to Thailand’s five Andaman Sea coastal provinces of Phuket, Krabi, Phangnga, Ranong, and Trang. Phuket Disaster Prevention...
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Russian missing off Karon Beach

Another visitor to Phuket is missing - and presumed dead - after swimming in the sea off Karon Beach this weekend.
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Back in time

Back in time

Foreigners discovering Phuket, plans for a casino, an expatriate stabbed, tourists robbed, plane accident with pilot error - this is not a flashback over the last 12 months, but foreign news reports published from the Andaman region from 1945 to 1989.
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Takua Pa under water

Takua Pa under water

Heavy torrential rain over the weekend on the Andaman coast of Thailand has created flooding in a number of locations. Water reaching up to three meters submerged part of Takua Pa on Monday. All schools have been ordered closed.
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Fruit season in Phang Nga

The fruit season is upon us and there is plenty of cheap fruits available along the Andaman coast.
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And the winner is… Thailand and Phuket

And the winner is… Thailand and Phuket

The coming summer may not turn out to be too bad for the local travel industry. New long-haul flights are filling up quickly from Europe and more Brits plan to visit Thailand than last summer.
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Badly bruised German found dead at Khao Lak Beach – murder suspected

A badly bruised 22 year old German tourist was found dead at Khao Lak Beach on Wednesday. Police is investigating.
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Plans for massive tin mining off the coast of Khao Lak

Plans for massive tin mining off the coast of Khao Lak

One of the oldest tin mining companies in Thailand hope to start commercial tin mining off Phang Nga in the near future. Tongkah Harbour controls what may be one of the largest deposits in the world.
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