Photo Album Phuket's coral reef squadron soared with help from a crane today and will float, not fly, to their last landing off Bang Tao beach. Security guards will say goodbye, ghosts. More »
Latest Phuket's new governor was ordered off a '' private'' beach soon after arriving on the island, which may explain his unhelpful attitude when he met the Jumeirah project investment team. More »
Club Med, on the shores of Kata where the King's Cup will start and finish, has a new approach to modern technology and to pay rates. But diverting guests to Bali is not something they want to do again. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Thursday November 20, 2008
Club Med, on the shores of Kata where the King's Cup will start and finish, has a new approach to modern technology and to pay rates. But diverting guests to Bali is not something they want to do again. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday November 19, 2008
Latest Enjoy a holiday now, staff at one leading Phuket resort are being told, because guest numbers are dwindling. The island should be hunkering down for a high season from hell. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday November 12, 2008
Update Here's our latest guide to jobs and unemployment on Phuket, plus a list of where the work permits go on the island nation by nation, and a positive expert forecast for 2009. More »
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Monday October 27, 2008
Latest: Being paid to live and work in Paradise is still a prospect as Amanpuri and Laguna go looking for staff and the Phuket Brewery hunts for temporary workers to supplement its growing permanent force. More »
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By Alan Morison Sunday October 19, 2008
Earthquake? Airport blockade? By the time a resort has a major crisis, it's too late to train staff. Le Meridien is pioneering programs that spread responsibility for security to everyone. PHOTO ALBUM More »
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By Alan Morison Monday September 15, 2008
Through boom and bust, resorts have to continue to attract the best possible staff. On Phuket, the newer brands are now offering astronomical sums to beat off local competition and Samui resorts. More »
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By Alan Morison Thursday September 4, 2008
Political uncertainty remains but Phuket just needs a few weeks out of the news to recover from the airport siege and return to normal, says one leading Patong hotelier. How's business? ''Booming as usual.'' More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday August 20, 2008
Risking life and death for the minimum wage is what some people on Phuket do for a living, without complaint. But if something goes wrong, the ultimate cost can be much higher than the work itself. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Monday August 11, 2008
A tip is a measure of satisfaction. A 10 percent service charge is a tax. What's the best and fairest system? Phuketwan asked island resorts and restaurants how their taxes and tips operate. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday August 1, 2008
A training scheme designed to make staff better qualified to find resort jobs may have the added benefit of raising extra taxes for the Orborjor. It is believed more staff will be required next high season. More »
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Sunday November 23, 2008
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