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MediaWatch: Phuket Occupancy Nosedives, Pay Cut

Alan Morison — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:10:05 +0700

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.

Phuket Crime: What the Police Chief Plans

Chutima Sidasathian — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:34:00 +0700

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.

Phuket Spas Face Grim Season: Survey

Shanya Phattrasaya — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:34:06 +0700

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.

Phuket Wants Its Beaches Back

Alan Morison — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:02:37 +0700

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.

Phuket Road Deaths Drop, Drownings Continue

Shanya Phattrasaya and Alan Morison — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:28:00 +0700

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.

Phuket's 'New' Club Med Staff Win Pay Rise

Chutima Sidasathian — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:38:14 +0700

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.

Phuket Resort Tells Staff: Take High Season Leave

Chutima Sidasathian — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:28:04 +0700

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.

Rixos Premium Primed For Khao Lak Revival

Alan Morison — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:01:21 +0700

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.

Event: Phuket King's Cup, Fit For A Prince

Lana Willocks — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:27:04 +0700

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.

Phuket Governor Ordered Off 'Private' Beach

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:44:30 +0700

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.