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I Will Run Government, Says Suu Kyi in Vote Runup

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Corespondent, Fairfax Media

Latest With theelection in Myanmar (Burma) just days away, Aung San Suu Kyi says she will be in charge of any government formed by the party she leads. More »

Activist on Mission to Save Phi Phi

By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morsion

latest B ig changes are expected on Phi Phi as a reforming activist begins his mission to save the island's coral reefs and future as a prime tourism attraction for Thailand. More »

Customs Officials Go After Poacher Escapes

By Phuketwan Reporters

Latest Although the refuelling of a captured poaching ship was not illegal, three Customs officials have been transferred off Phuket over the escape of the Taishan with its illicit cargo. More »

Good Cop v Traffickers: We Need Honest Men

By Yan Zixin

Opinion The honest policeman who led Thailand's attack on human traffickers is just the kind of person the country needs to beat evildoers, writes a television documentary producer. More »

BYO Beach Umbrellas, says Phuket Governor

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest After many months of confusion and cancellations, Phuket's governor says beach-loving tourists may bring their own umbrellas and chairs and sit wherever they wish. More »

Santika Owner Jailed; Plane Crash Probe Blames Bomb; Dirty Tricks in Burma Vote; Phuket Cameras Catch Drivers

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Isis bomb may have downed Russian flight; University rector accused of underage sex; Russian fraud suspect held on Phuket; Chelsea win, Arsenal thrashed. More »

Asean Today: Ash Traps Tourists in Bali; Gunmen seek $60m Ransom; Obama to Head for Laos

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Thousands stranded as ash closes Bali airport; Obama to head for Laos and Asean in 2016; Philippines gang seeks $60m for tourist captives; Malaysia ups cigarette tax. More »

33 Reinforcements Muscle Up to Join Phuket's Patong Police

Latest A lucky number of recruits joined Phuket's Patong force at the Kathu Police Station as the holiday island gained extra officers to reinforce a slim number. More »

Bloodshed Concern Grows at the Top With Vote Nearing in Myanmar

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest With surrendering power the option nobody wants, Myanmar's president is warning of bloodshed in advance of the watershed national election in Myanmar on Sunday. More »

Suspected Russian Gangster Arrested on Phuket, Accused of $1.7m Fraud

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest Immigration officers have arrested a Russian man wanted over $1.7 million in frauds perpetrated through a raft of companies and the International Academy of Clairvoyance. More »