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Asean Today: Fire Kills 17 in Karaoke; Smaze Halts Flights, Shuts Schools; Burma Vote Fears

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Karaoke blaze kills 17; Haze still spreading across Philippines; Singapore seeks Indonesian response; UNHCR urges refugees to work; Container home. More »

Pod of Whale Sharks Spotted Off Phuket, Krabi Coast

Latest Tourists on a speedboat between Krabi and Koh Yao Yai were thrilled to spot three whale sharks - and to watch them in the water. More »

Regional Haze Over Seven Countries Condemned as 'Crime of the Century'

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest Why hasn't Indonesia thrown a million troops at the fires that have affected health in seven countries of the region, asks a professor who rates the region's haze as a criminal act. More »

VP Faces Bomb Treason; More Pilots to be Thais; Phuket Governor Pays Respects; Couple Drown on Honeymoon

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Blair to apologise for war; Greer in transgender controversy; Phuket governor mourns police pursuit deaths; All Blacks beat South Africa; Couple drown on honeymoon. More »

Asean Today: Japanese Held Over Drugs; Haze is 'Crime of the Century'; DIY Village Drugs Crackdown

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Singapore ends haze patrol; Writer says it's the crime of the century; Indonesia bans massacre memories; Myanmar villagers catch drugs dealers; Running girl still healing. More »

Policeman Charged With Lese Majeste Dies After Hanging in Cell

Latest A policeman who was to face lese majeste counts has been found hanging in his cell and has since died, says a media release from the Corrections Department. More »

Eco Grows Stronger as Phuket School Seeks First Award for Thailand

By Keryn Reynolds

Latest A school on Phuket is taking giant strides in its aim to become the first school in Thailand to be awarded a 'Green Flag' under the Eco Schools Global Program. More »

Beach Countdown Begins: Phuket Governor Strives for Quality Outcome

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Phuket's Governor takes to a beach where vendors have so far been reluctant to embrace the concept of international standards and a ''quality'' product. More »

Aussie Fugitive Arrested in Cambodia After Seven Years on Run

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest A wanted fugitive from Australian justice has been found in Cambodia where an argument with a British man means he will probably be deported to face kidnapping and torture charges. More »

Malaysian PM's Budget Balance Sheet Far From Clean

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, continues to shrug off bids for a clear explanation of just how $700 million came to be in his personal bank accounts. More »