1: Phuket arranged a life pardon for animals, big or small, in tribute to HM the Kings Birthday on December 5th.
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2: Tourism starts recovery as 1st flight after Suwanabhum airport reopened for service departed from Phuket airport wednesday afternoon.
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3: Meanwhile, Phuket Tourist Association president said it takes time to restore tourists confidence despite the end of Bangkok airport closures.
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4: Still relating to tourism; The Phuket Carnival at Patong 2008 event is scheduled to be held during December 15-20th to welcome tourists back to the region.
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5: Long tail boat races were held at Cape Panwa.
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6: The second racing sailing day of Kings Cup Regatta saw less winds and new leaders.
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7: Vietnams soccer team arrived in Phuket for the Suzuki Football Asian Cup 2008 tournament while the authority called a meeting to check on final preparation to host the games.
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8: Now some good news, Phuket Rugby10's & the Asia Center Foundation won the coveted International Rugby Board Spirit of Rugby award 2008.
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9: & finally some sad local news, A Dugong was found dead and brought to Phuket Marine Biological Centre.
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Added: December 3, 2008