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Chips down in a poker game
Published on 16/08/2013
» Police raided a house on Pratumnak Road where several men and women were playing poker for high-stakes. Police seized the poker table, playing cards, poker chips and, of course, piles of cash–reportedly about 300,000 baht. Officers also discovered an account book revealing that the illegal gambling had been going on for several months. American Matthew Mortensen was said to be one of the organizers, whilst two Cambodians in the den were assistants earning around 2,000 baht a time. Seven people were taken into custody; others managed to escape through side exits and windows.
Rich foreigner found dead in Banglamung
Published on 09/05/2013
» The body of a dead foreigner believed to be Hans Kunne, about 75, was found in a wooded area in Banglamung. The deceased had blackened eyes and several broken bones. Scattered nearby were a bank book, car licence, life insurance policy and other documents. Police suspect that the farang had been murdered elsewhere and his body dumped by the roadside. Evidence suggests that Kunne was a well-to-do foreigner. His remains were sent for autopsy.
Thailand scores high in Asia travel poll
Published on 23/08/2012
» PHUKET: Sixty-one Thai tourism products scored high marks in Best in Travel 2012 poll by website Smart Travel Asia.
Ladyboys caught red-handed
Published on 05/10/2012
» Pattaya police have successfully followed up on a case of last month where a drunken foreign tourist was persuaded to go to a hotel with three men whom he thought were sexy women.
Gov Tri supports The Phuket Colouring Book
Published on 18/07/2012
» PHUKET: Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha met with Phuket News Managing Director Simon Samaan and PR/Marketing Manager Tamakorn Khowpon to discuss the Phuket News’ new project, The Phuket Colouring Book, today (July 18).