bbc.co.uk Leading search engine companies Google and Microsoft have agreed measures to make it harder to find child abuse images online. As many as 100,000 search terms will now return no results that find illegal material, and will trigger warnings that child abuse imagery is illegal.

khaosod.com A tourist from New Zealand died in a road accident after he crashed his car into a garbage truck on Samui. The tourist, Brown Frank, 65, was found dead on the driver seat in a car.

news.sky.com At least three people have been killed as a ''very dangerous'' and fast-moving weather system moves across the US Midwest threatening 53 million people.


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AP A Russian passenger airliner crashed Sunday night while trying to land at the airport in the city of Kazan, killing all 50 people aboard, officials said. There was no immediate indication of the cause.

bbc.co.uk The Boeing 737 had taken off from Moscow, and was reportedly trying to land but exploded on impact. Reports said the pilot had already tried to land twice before - and crashed on the third attempt.

bbc.co.uk Airlines in the Gulf have placed a number of high-value plane orders on the first day of the Dubai Air Show, with US giant Boeing a major winner. Dubai-based Emirates airline placed an order for 150 of Boeing's new 777 mini-jumbos, in a $76bn deal.

nationmultimedia.com Thailand's largest contractor, Italian-Thai Development Plc, a contract partner with the Burmese government for the Dawei megaproject development, is now packing its bags and going home. The framework agreement signed between the two sides has lapsed, according to a source close to the project.

bangkokpost.com The Internal Security Act could be extended if anti-government demonstrators refuse to end their protest, according to police, as Suthep says the rally would be escalated, from protesting against the amnesty bill to ''uprooting the Thaksin regime.''

nationmultimedia.com Political turmoil is expected to impact the country's gross domestic product this year, with the initial year-end estimate of 3.7 percent now revised to 3.4 percent, according to the Graduate School of Development Economics of the National Institute of Development Administration.

NNT With the Tourism and Sports Ministry, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Phuket Tourist Association, Phuket is ready to organise the Andaman Travel Trade 2013 from November 21-23. Over 300 tour agents from 27 countries will get to meet with tourism operators from five Andaman coastal provinces, comprising Ranong, Trang, Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket.

nypost.com Carnegie Deli waitress Penkae Siricharoen wasn't just sleeping with her married boss, she was muscling in on the storied family business, says Marian Levine, the owner of the famous deli. By the time the betrayed wife finally discovered the affair, she realised that more than just her marriage was in trouble - the entire pastrami empire was at risk.

nationmultimedia.com Thailand's travel operators should improve their service standards if they want to attract a growing number of tourists from Japan and South Korea, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says.

smh.com.au Upmarket beach clubs are transforming the Phuket social scene, putting the groove back into the island's sandy shores, writes Julie Miller. There's a new vibe on the Thai island of Phuket, and it's hip, laid-back and sultry. Think sun, sand, cocktails and a chill-out beat, all served on a platter of decadence and luxury; think beautiful people, famous DJs and memorable parties under a starry sky.

nytimes.com A pancake vendor on the Great Wall has been caught inflating prices for foreigners to more than four times the price charged to Chinese, the Beijing Times has reported.



bangkokpost.com The Thai women's volleyball team won their first match in the Women's World Grand Champions Cup in Tokyo, beating Russia for the first time after 10 straight losses.

mirror.co.uk Sebastian Vettel roars into record books with United States Grand Prix win making EIGHT in a row

theguardian.com It had the look of an encore, an almost weary celebratory wave-past as Sebastian Vettel won the US Grand Prix. His victory looked inevitable before anyone arrived in Texas and a nailed-on certainty once he had made his fast getaway, with his team-mate, Mark Webber, once again faltering in his wake.



On November 24 the Camillian Social Center in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, will be holding a 30-kilometre charity bicycle ride. Team, family and individual entries are invited. The centre, supported by the Sarojin Khao Lak Community Fund, provides day care, education, food and physiotherapy for disabled children in the region. Start: 8.15am. Contact Khun Somchai at somchaismilelove@gmail.com

On November 22 the American Chamber of Commerce Thailand will hold a real estate seminar at the Angsana Laguna Phuket. Topics include the trend in leasehold ownership, regulating real estate agencies and current island property trends. The event is public and ideal for for professionals, those working in real estate related businesses and anyone thinking of investing in real estate in Thailand. From 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Admission is 100 baht which includes one free drink.

November 22 Amcham real estate seminar, 4.30pm Angsana Resort

November 24 Camillian day care 30k charity bicycle ride, Phang Nga. 8.15am.

November 24-December 1 Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest. Laguna Phuket

November 26 Phuket's honorary consuls meet with officials

November 28 French Fair, Jungceylon

December 5 HM The King's birthday

December 26 Commemoration of 2004 Asian Tsunami



January 9-12 Phuket International Boat Show, Royal Phuket Marina

September 24-October 2 Vegetarian Festival, Phuket

November 14-21 Fourth Asia Beach Games, Phuket