Takua Pa

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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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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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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