This is what Saphan Lek looks like now (VIDEO)

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter



BANGKOK — It’s been over eight months since the labyrinth of cheap toys, games, and electronics that was Saphan Lek was hit by the wrecking ball.

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On Deck: BREXIT and the Phuket marine industry
Phuket Gazette


Brits using Pound Sterling to charter or buy yachts in Thailand will be spending more in fees and related costs. Photo: MY Norma by Monte Carlo Yachts

PHUKET: -- Rather a lot has changed since my last column, at least in Europe. BREXIT. Lots has been said and written – lies, assumptions, crystal ball gazing and all the political back-biting that comes with such a momentous decision.

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Disabled man murder suspects plead not guilty in court
By Coconuts Bangkok


Five of the suspects are presented at a press conference on May 3, 2016. The sixth suspect was in hospital for an injury he sustained during the attack. Photo: Juthamas Na Songkhla

BANGKOK: -- The seven youths accused of killing a disabled bread deliveryman in the Chokchai 4 neighborhood in May pleaded not guilty at the Criminal Court in their first trial this morning.

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Tourists thanked by Ao Nang officials for beach cleaning
Phuket Gazette


Krabi officials and locals pick up trash that was washed ashore on Ao Nang Beach. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: Public officials in Krabi began picking up trash that had washed ashore along a two kilometer stretch of Ao Nang beach yesterday.

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Monsoon season brings usual number of influenza patients to Phuket hospitals
The Phuket News


A recent message posted on the Ministry of Public Healths (MPH) website warned people to look after their health due to weather conditions. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Representatives from the hospitals on Phuket have confirmed that the number of patients they are seeing due to common colds and influenza are nothing unusual for the time of year.

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Serial armed robber, 19, arrested by Phuket police
Eakkapop Thongtub


Channarong Mea Pertmanee, 19, was wanted in connection with more than 20 armed robberies. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Police have arrested a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with more than 20 armed robberies around in the Phuket Town and Thalang areas.

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Five-day holiday starts tomorrow, government expects big baht to be spent
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Lutz/Flickr

BANGKOK -- Since the government declared July 18 a public holiday, most workers in the country are looking forward to enjoying a five-day holiday, starting tomorrow and lasting through Asarnha Bucha Day on July 19 and Buddhist Lent Day on the 20th.

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Skywalk linking road outside CentralWorld to Platinum mall has opened
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Pai Chanikarn/ Coconuts Media

BANGKOK -- The new skywalk, built over the crowded sidewalk of Ratchadamri Road outside CentralWorld shopping mall, opened yesterday to facilitate pedestrians who just want to walk — not shop for sunglasses or buy fried chicken on the street.

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Marina developers to fight encroachment charges
Kritsada Mueanhawong



KRABI: -- The developers of the Port Takola Yacht Marina in Krabi have been charged with land encroachment after Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) officers raided the site on June 29.

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Phuket officials move in en masse to reclaim forest
Darawan Naknakhon


more than 200 officials moved in to rec;reclaim over 48 rai at the Bang Kanoon Forest preserve today (July 14). Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET: -- More than 200 officials including Royal Forest Department officers arrived at Bang Kanoon protected forest in northern Phuket with two backhoes this morning (July 14) to uproot palm, rubber trees and remove illegal structures encroaching on state land.

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Aussie bicyclist fined over reckless Doi Suthep ride



CHIANG MAI:-- A young Australian bicycle rider has been fined over a clip of a cycle ride he and a group of friends made up Doi Suthep at the weekend.

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Lady Kai Case - at least 16 policemen guilty of not following procedures



BANGKOK:-- A top policeman commenting on the investigation into the Lady Kai case has said that at least 16 policemen are guilty of not following procedures correctly as set out in National Police Bureau guidelines.

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