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afp The number of people affected by flooding across Burma (Myanmar) was approaching one million on Sunday, with the death toll was on the verge of topping 100.
agencies Pilots on a Delta Airlines flight in the US were left flying blind after their plane hit hail storm that shattered the windscreen. Flight 1889 made a safe emergency landing safely at Denver International Airport.
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bangkokpost.com The inheritance and gift taxes will take effect in January next year after the laws were published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday.
nationmultimedia.com Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha will go to Singapore to attend the island nation's 50th anniversary celebrations today, deputy government spokesman Maj-General Weerachon Sukondhapatipak said.
bangkokpost.com Two women who starred in a video of a racy dance inside an Ayutthaya temple have surrendered to police and will face charges under a law to protect ancient sites.
Phuket World of People
nnt The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is expecting 7 million tourists to visit Thailand during the third quarter, while the government expects an income of 2.2 trillion baht from tourism for the entire year. TCT's President Ittirith Kinglake has revealed the overview of the tourism industry during the second half of 2015, saying fewer tourists are visiting the country during the low-season third quarter. However tourists from China, Malaysia, and Japan are constantly traveling to Thailand during this period.
Phuket Update Santi Pawai, the Phuket director of the Ministry of Tourism, has vowed to deport any foreigners caught working illegally as Chinese tour guides and to revoke the business licenses of any companies found hiring them after a protest strike by tour guides.
alarabiya.net The Saudi embassy in Bangkok has said about 36,000 Saudis visited Thailand in 2014 despite a ban in force. Bilal Al-Ansari, in-charge of citizens' affairs at the embassy, said gangs took advantage of the scaling down of diplomatic relations to smuggle Saudis into the country.
bangkokpost.com Four people were killed on Saturday when their pickup truck struck a power pole as they drove to a local soothsayer's home for a ritual to ward off bad luck in Phetchaburi.
reuters Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been dumped as a speaker at an important gathering of conservative activists for suggesting that Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly was tough on him because she had her period.
latimes.com A trio of attacks across the Afghan capital left at least 48 people dead, more than 300 injured, myriad businesses shuttered and people's nerves shattered. It was the deadliest day in Kabul since 2011, with the highest number of civilians killed and injured since the UN Assistance Mission began systematically recording civilian casualties in 2009.
Agencies Villagers in a rural part of eastern India have killed five women whom they accused of practising witchcraft, police said. Police in eastern Jharkhand state said a group of assailants dragged the women out of their huts and beat them to death.
straight.com A prestigious medical journal has declared that criminalising the sex trade elevates the risk of HIV transmission. The Lancet also reported that criminalisation heightens the level of violence and abuse against sex workers from clients, police, and the public.
nationmultimedia.com Designers put their talents to work in coming up with souvenirs unique to each of Thailand's 77 provinces. Mass produced and not made to last, less appealing souvenirs are nonetheless snapped up by visitors wanting to take home something from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket.
Around the Region
afp Hong Kong on Saturday recorded its hottest day since authorities began taking temperature readings 130 years ago. The daily maximum temperature hit 36.3 degrees Celsius, the Hong Kong Observatory said.
Phuket World of Sport
bangkokpost.com A first-half own goal by Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker proved the difference as Manchester United opened their 2015-16 English Premier league campaign with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
news.com.au England secured the Ashes urn by quickly collecting the final three Aussie wickets it needed to finalise victory in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge by an innings and 78 runs.
smh.com.au Michael Clarke has given a warm endorsement of Steve Smith as his successor as he begins preparing to captain Australia for a 47th and final time to end an Ashes series now officially lost to England.
Coming Events on Phuket 2015
August 12 HM The Queen's birthday
August 23-30 Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival
September Quicksilver surf carnival at Patong beach
October 15-23 Phuket Vegetarian Festival
November Patong Festival
November 20 Laguna Phuket Triathlon
November 25 Loy Kratong festival
November 29 Challenge Laguna Phuket 2015
November 29 Phuket King's Cup Regatta
December 5 HM The King's Birthday
December 26 Tsunami memorial ceremonies
