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 and Alan Morison Sunday November 23, 2008
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 »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Sunday November 23, 2008
Photo Album On a final dawn patrol, Phuket's artificial reef aircraft were set for takeoff today. Phuketwan recorded a deep blue Photo Album for posterity. Now for one last happy landing. More »
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By Alan Morison Saturday November 22, 2008
Latest The Thai Hotels Association confirms that occupancy rates are down alarmingly. Pay cuts and layoffs are already happening. For a laugh, read about the Malaysian taxi driver from Hell. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday November 21, 2008
Update With limited funds, Phuket's police have to cope with all kinds of criminals. The chief of police hopes a mixture of volunteers and professionals can beat future 7 Eleven robber rapists. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Friday November 21, 2008
Survey Hands on or hands off? Phuket's spas are facing a muscle-twisting time, and the struggle will continue to save jobs and find fresh customers with promotional packages. More »
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By Alan Morison Thursday November 20, 2008
Opinion Some of Phuket's beaches have been invaded by people who pretend that they own them. Even the Governor has been told 'This beach is private.' It's time to put a stop to this piracy. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya and Alan Morison Thursday November 20, 2008
Latest: No lifeguards are manning Phuket beaches because of a gap between contracts, Phuketwan is told. And here are latest official figures on the road toll and accidents on and in the water. More »
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By Alan Morison Tuesday November 18, 2008
Photo Album Here comes Rixos Premium, with some innovative features and an attitude that will probably raise standards in the region. The top resorts on Phuket are getting fresh competition. More »
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Tuesday November 18, 2008
Drownings on Phuket are no longer being taken for granted as the culture of learning to swim and save a life takes hold. Coming up, a carnival on the sand for Nippers. More »
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By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian Monday November 17, 2008
Photo Album A trip to the bottom of the ocean off Phuket will soon be the final landing for some aircraft with remarkable histories. Their journey to beneath the sea is just beginning. More »
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Sunday November 23, 2008
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