Thepabutr loses SorPorKor land
BANGKOK: (The Nation, Gazette) The Supreme Court June 7 upheld an Appeals Court ruling that ordered Tossaporn Thepabutr and his associates to vacate 98 rai of land in part of the Nakkerd Hills, near the Kata Viewpoint.

Mala murder suspect surrenders
CHALONG: After two months on the run wanted for the shooting murder of Karon restaurateur Mala Peng-iam, Suban Pon-iamsaen handed himself in to Chalong Police Station on June 5. A reward of 100,000 baht had been offered for information leading to his capture.

Gamblers top arrest figures
PHUKET: Gambling remains Phuket’s top illegal pastime with 306 arrests made from May 1 to May 30, according to statistics released by Phuket Provincial Police.

ACID ATTACK: Mother, daughter charged in Kamala
KAMALA: A mother and daughter were charged with throwing acid on a young woman in her room on June 8. Police believe the attack was inspired by jealousy, after the pair learned the woman was having an affair with the mother’s husband.

Cape Yamu controversy continues…
Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit meets a group of about 20 villagers from Baan Yamu who came to Phuket Provincial Hall on the afternoon of June 12 to hear the government's decision on a proposed pier project in their community.

Bang Tao fishermen gunned down
CHERNG TALAY: Two teenage fishermen from Bang Tao were gunned down while riding their motorbikes from Heroines’ Monument to Cherng Talay early on June 10.

Phuket cable car idea left dangling
PATONG: Investors hoping to build a hillside cable car as Phuket’s newest tourist attraction got a lukewarm response during a June 8 meeting with Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit, who told them to come back when they have a more specific plan.

2007 Southern Book Fair
PHUKET CITY: More than one million books will be on display in Phuket July 3 to 8 during the 2007 Southern Book Fair. Both Thai- and English-language books will be on sale at Lan Nawamin Park, near the clock tower roundabout on Phuket Rd.

Karaoke hostess murdered in Soi Pink Lady
PHUKET CITY: A karaoke bar hostess was found murdered in her apartment off Montri Rd early June 6. Police are searching for the victim’s live-in boyfriend, who is the prime suspect in the case.

Patong ‘beach boy’ charged with rape
PATONG (Kom Chad Luek): Police have charged a parasail boat employee at Patong Beach for the rape of a Japanese tourist.

Fresh market vendors to relocate to new site
PHUKET CITY: Vendors at the fresh market on Ranong Rd, in the heart of Phuket City, will relocate to a temporary market set up for them on Wirat Hongyok Rd from June 17.