bangkokpost.com Traffic was again moving around the tourist island of Koh Chang in Trat province on Tuesday, with some inconvenience, but a German tourist who was out kayaking remained missing. The man's wife in Bangkok and his parents have been informed.

nytimes.com A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet that went down over a war zone in eastern Ukraine in July was struck by ''high-energy objects from outside the aircraft,'' Dutch officials leading the investigation of the crash said in a preliminary report.

traveldailynews.asia Of the top 10 most searched for destinations by Chinese travellers, nine are in Asia. Phuket, Thailand comes in first place, followed by Seoul, South Korea, and Taipei, Taiwan. The Thai capital of Bangkok also makes the list, ranking at seventh place.

abcnews.go.com The Baltimore Ravens terminated Ray Rice's contract after a video emerged of the American football star punching his then-fiancee in an Atlantic City hotel elevator.
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afp Danny Welbeck scored twice as England launched their 2016 European Championship qualifying campaign with an encouraging 2-0 win away to chief Group E rivals Switzerland.

smh.com.au A man has died following a shark attack at Byron Bay on Australia's east tourist coast, paramedics say. The man, believed to be aged in his 40s, died on Clarkes Beach just after 11am.


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channelnewsasia.com Thailand is in the grip of flood season, with nearly 30 provinces in northern parts of the country swamped by heavy rains and swollen rivers. Ten people have been killed, and residents are on standby for even higher flood waters in the coming days and weeks.

bangkokpost.com A major cleanup is under way on Koh Chang after torrential downpours caused severe flooding and damage, with more rain on the way.

afp Rights activists renewed calls for an end to martial law imposed since Thailand's coup, accusing the military of overseeing a judicial ''twilight zone'' following their power grab.

nationmultimedia.com The conflict between the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's broadcasting committee and the operator of Channel 3 analog programs has escalated - with legal suits lodged and talk of counter-suits. One major advertising agency said that the decision to stop analog broadcasts soon would lead to industry chaos.



afp The World Health Organisation warned that Liberia is set to see a huge spike in infections from the Ebola epidemic ravaging west Africa, with thousands of new cases imminent.

AP A fourth American who contracted Ebola in West Africa was expected to arrive in the US for care and will be treated at an Atlanta hospital where two other aid workers successfully recovered from the disease.



xinhua Some 22 tourist spots such as the world-renowned beach resorts of Pattaya, Phuket and Samui are expected to see martial law waived shortly. Thailand's tourism usually has a high season starting from October.

nationmultimedia.com.au The Pattaya condominium market shrunk 60 percent in the first half of the year due to the effects of the political problems in Thailand, according to the Pattaya Condominium Market Research Report released by Colliers International Thailand.

mcot Villagers in Thailand's Andaman Sea resort province of Krabi early Sunday gathered to oppose the planned construction of a new coal-fired power plant which could generate 800 megawatts of electricity.

dailybeast.com Thailand is trying to attract its biggest cohort of tourists: mainland Chinese. The ruling junta is offering travelers from China free visas, a savings of $30. The question now is whether saving 30 bucks will persuade them to return to Thailand, where hoteliers report only half their rooms are filled.

bangkokpost.com A video of a beach vendor on Koh Lan near Pattaya chasing away a woman tourist who refused to rent a chair and umbrella has gone viral and sparked a quick police investigation and arrest.

pattayapeople.com During the initial investigation, it came to light that the Cambodian had no work permit or visa, but more importantly, the video was criticised by many viewers that it was ruining the reputation of Thailand.

bangkokpost.com Nearly six years after yellow-shirt protesters shut down Thailand's two main international airports, lawyers and public prosecutors appeared at the Criminal Court to examine evidence in the case. Leaders of the now-defunct People's Alliance for Democracy led thousands of supporters in laying siege to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in November 2008.

smh.com.au Ten years ago today, a white delivery van pulled up outside the gates of the Australian embassy in Jakarta and blew up with the furious force of a terror attack.

undercurrentnews.com Thailand's production has dived from 640,000 metric tons to a forecasted total of 200,000 metric tons in 2014, because of the devastating impact of early mortality syndrome (EMS) on the country's shrimp farms. The mortality level is steady in 2014, however, with the reduced volumes stemming from the farmers focusing on smaller shrimp.

scmp.com Chinese web users applauded a rare same-sex marriage on Chinese soil as a British diplomat announced his wedding online.

hotelnewsresource.com ''We are very excited to bring the iconic W brand to Phang Nga Bay in Southern Thailand as we continue to grow our resorts portfolio in the country,'' said Stephen Ho, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific.

financial-news.co.uk Located in the heart of Phuket, Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong will be nestled on an elevated piece of land on Patong beach. The hotel will be a short walk from the seafront, and will offer panoramic views across the bay.



cbsnews.com It's been six months since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared without a trace, and it remains one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history.

bbc.com Last year, Malaysia had 25 million visitors who collectively brought in some $25bn. But this year hasn't been so good.

heraldsun.com.au The excitement I felt about a getaway to Bali was somewhat dampened when I entered the immigration hall at Denpasar Airport and saw the line ahead. Ninety minutes later, I lamented that the budget for the new airport didn't extend to a boost in immigration staff numbers.

dpa Three endangered Sumatran elephants have been found dead, all with their tusks removed, in Indonesia's Aceh province.



huffingtonpost.com Unable to play in the US Open a year ago because of a doping suspension, Marin Cilic is now the tournament's champion. Croatia's Cilic won his first Grand Slam title by beating Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 using 17 aces - including four in one game.

smh.com.au Australian 17-year-old Omar Jasika confirmed his immense potential by becoming the first player in 28 years to hoist both the boys' singles and doubles trophies in New York.

nationmultimedia.com Thailand's football team, has just returned to Bangkok after their training camp in Phuket. On Sunday, they rounded off their preparation by beating Qatar's U-21 team 2-0 courtesy of goals from Poklao Anan and Adisak Kraisorn.

afp Albania pulled off a major shock by downing Portugal as world champions Germany denied battling Scotland and minnows Gibraltar were demolished by Poland in the opening salvoes of Euro 2016 qualifying.



September 12 Amcham at Angsana: the New Phuket

September 24-October 2 Vegetarian Festival, Phuket

October 23 Chulalongkorn Memorial Day

November 6 Loy Kratong

November 14-21 Fourth Asia Beach Games, Phuket

December 5 King's Birthday

December 10 Constitution Day

December 25 Christmas Day

December 26 10th Anniversary, 2004 Tsunami

December 31 New Year's Eve



February 13-15 Phuket Yacht Show