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Minibus flips on way to Hat Yai
Published on 27/08/2012
» PHUKET: A minibus from the government-owned Transport Co Ltd, bound from Phuket to Hat Yai, slid off a curve in rain near Phang Nga township Sunday evening (August 26), landing on its side on the central divider.
Phuket looks for more porkers
Published on 27/08/2012
» PHUKET: Vice-Governor Somkiat Sangkhaosutthirak said after a meeting on “pigs for consumption” that demand for pork by locals and the growing number of tourists has far outstripped current supply and the supplies from central Thailand will have to be increased.
Finnish diver reports being raped on Koh Lipe
Published on 27/08/2012
» PHUKET: A Finnish woman on a scuba diving course on Koh Lipe, Satun province, reported being raped last Thursday night (August 23).
Police accused of beating drug user
Published on 27/08/2012
» PHUKET: A 20-year-old Thai man claimed on Monday (August 27) that he was beaten by five Thalang police on August 22, in an attempt to force him to tell them the location of a house from which he had bought drugs.
Still in the starting gate
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2012
» Vietnam, like other developing nations in Asia, is struggling to map out a development plan for its transport infrastructure, which is seriously overloaded in big cities. Experts believe that if the issue is not handled well, it could hold back socio-economic development for decades.
Indonesia looks to unclog bottlenecks
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2012
» Indonesia is preparing to make major investments to improve its infrastructure, which has been blamed for holding back growth and reducing the investment attractiveness of Asean’s largest economy.
Myanmar: great potential, but patience needed
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2012
» Rarely do you have the opportunity to observe closely, let alone participate, in the opening up to the world of a long-cloistered country. But that’s exactly what’s happening right on our doorstep with Myanmar.
Seeds of opportunity
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2012
» CP Laos Co Ltd plans to open three more operations next year in the northern provinces of Bokeo, Luang Prabang and Xayaburi in a bid to increase its business opportunities.
Flexibility the key to e-commerce success in Indonesia
Asia focus, Published on 27/08/2012
» E-commerce in Indonesia is experiencing substantial growth, from sale and purchase transactions via Facebook to the growing presence of Indonesian versions of international online shops.