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 Lana Willocks Tuesday November 18, 2008
Coming soon Phuket is home to the largest regatta in Asia, the King's Cup, and this year's version promises to be the best yet. A Royal presence and new restaurants will make a difference. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday November 14, 2008
Photo Album Honorary Consuls seldom come with better business qualifications than Russia's new man, who leads such a busy life that seven deputies have been appointed to cater for the needs of visitors. More »
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Thursday November 13, 2008
Photo Album Northern Thai food has enormous popularity down south as an alternative to seafood. And this restaurant, overlooking the Andaman coast, resonates with a poignant tsunami story. More »
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Thursday November 13, 2008
Photo Album From the moment the first candle glowed and the first kratong was placed in the lake, the droplets tumbled down. Fortunately, no rain was going to spoil this Saphan Hin parade. More »
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By Apinya Saksri Tuesday November 11, 2008
Feast or famine? Phuket's restaurants are feeling the economic downturn, too. As a result, special offers are on the table this high season. Here's what our Phuketwan survey discovered. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Saturday November 8, 2008
Photo Album: A cocktail party followed by dinner opened the new Oasis restaurant by Mom Tri, who also has a second restaurant due to open soon. But that is it for now on Phuket, he told Phuketwan. More »
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Wednesday November 5, 2008
Athletes in bikinis are taking to the specially sculpted sand courts in central Karon for a $175,000 beach volleyball tournament that will have television cameras rolling live on sunny Phuket. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Monday November 3, 2008
Next week's elaborate royal cremation will bring three days during which bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are being asked to close or to behave in a more subdued fashion. More »
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By Alan Morison with Shanya Phattrasaya and Apinya Saksri Thursday October 30, 2008
November marks the high season on Phuket. And usually the first increase in accommodation rates. So what else is new? We went hunting and . . . well, please read on. Latest plus Photo Album: More »
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Monday October 27, 2008
Food follows footsteps. Everywhere, entrepreneurs are quick to discern that people grow hungrier in proportion to the distance from regular dining outlets. Are we seeing the dawn of the Big Buddha franchise? More »
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Sunday November 23, 2008
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