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Look for the final Phuket 2015 sunset and party LIVE tonight

EXCLUSIVE Phuket New Year Party Coming LIVE as Holiday Island Welcomes 2016

Latest Phuketwan welcomes 2016 with a burst of innovation by bringing viewers the Countdown to New Year from Phuket's Cape Promthep LIVE. Enjoy the last moments of 2015.

Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison: the Phuketwan case continues

Phuket Prosecutor Seeks Extra 30 Days in Phuketwan Case: Judge to Decide

Latest An extra 30 days is being sought by the Phuket Prosecutor in which to consider an appeal in the controversial Phuketwan case. A judge will reveal the decision early next week.

Work underway at the Tesco-Lotus Samkong intersection

Phuket Underpasses Make 2016 the Holiday Island's Year of Traffic

Latest The New Year and beyond will bring continuing work on Phuket's underpasses with one just starting, a second ahead of schedule and a third well behind schedule. The first is complete and a fifth yet to begin.

Phuket resorts are suffering from illegal apartments and condos

Illegal Phuket Resorts Face Crackdown as Scofflaw List is Delivered to Authorities

Latest A crackdown on illegal accommodation on Phuket is expected soon as industry leaders deliver a list of lawbreakers they blame for a 15-20 percent drop in revenue.

PLAY OF THE DAY

PHUKETWAN closed on December 31, 2015. The criminal defamation case against journalists Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison, dismissed by a judge on September 1, 2015, concluded on January 15, 2016, with the passing of the final deadline for an appeal.

PHUKETWAN'S READER FORUM: Have Your Say

Re: EXCLUSIVE Phuket New Year Party Coming LIVE as Holiday Island Welcomes 2016
Lena wrote on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at 04:12

Sorry, just had to look, you really closed down or not. :) Still looking for my daily Thai News fix... Thanks to ...

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Re: Phuket Tourist Quickly Recovers Lost Valuables With Help from Patong Friends
Bansari Borda wrote on Monday March 21, 2016 at 14:32

I lost my phone at Phuket Airport on 19, Feb, 2016. i have complained to the airport authorities, but they haven't fo...

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Re: Yachtie Mystery 'Didn't Happen in Thai Waters'
Lisa wrote on Monday March 21, 2016 at 04:11

Hmmm....husband reports her disappeared but fails to help local police with the instigation only returning months lat...

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Re: Phuket Tourist Lights Up a Joint in Bangla and Patong Police Pounce
Mower wrote on Sunday March 20, 2016 at 06:14

Thanks for the advice pg. I'll be there in a few weeks and remember to bring some glyphosate and Pepsi.

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Re: Phuket Tourist Lights Up a Joint in Bangla and Patong Police Pounce
pg wrote on Saturday March 19, 2016 at 03:40

Patong is full of people asking if u want weed or coke. But I think it's not worth the trouble. 99 percent of thai pe...

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Re: Phuket Prosecutor Seeks Extra 30 Days in Phuketwan Case: Judge to Decide
stevenl wrote on Wednesday March 9, 2016 at 13:07

30 days are long gone, so I presume the option for appeal has passed?

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Re: Jumbo or Dumbo? Tears Spark Campaign
wrote on Thursday March 3, 2016 at 16:31

I think you're missing the point. An individual saw something that they didn't like and now wants to help that someth...

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Re: Yellow Top Tuk-Tuks To Charge 30 Baht
Bystander wrote on Saturday February 27, 2016 at 22:42

Question, Phuketwan: Wasn't the deal, this yeloow roofed TukTuk's have only a license, in Phuket toen, on 30 Baht/per...

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Sunday April 3, 2016
Seabreeze Cafe & Terrace at Holiday Inn Phuket

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