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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.

Navy Rescues Seven From Sea After Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast

Latest A Royal Thai nNavy warship has succeeded in rescuing seven crew who survived the sinking of a cargo ship in rough seas about 118 nautical miles off Phuket.

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.

UPDATE Phuket Paparazzi Focus on Angelina and Brad at the Amanpuri

Latest With a jet-ski crash part of the Hollywood gossip mix about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the Amanpuri is said to be the Phuket resort where the stars are staying with their children.

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.

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A Trip Inside Phuket Prison: Photo Special

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Phuket Prison is not the place people want to go but a trip inside reveals a few surprises and a glimpse of life there. Phuketwan was allowed to take photographs More »

Jellyfish Market Stung By Slipsliding Economy

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Photo Album Just when supply is booming, demand goes into reverse. There's a lesson in local economics as the Andaman edible jellyfish industry feels the sting of the global downturn. More »

Viewpoint Will Overlook Laem Singh Cove

Monday, March 23, 2009

Photo Album Large trees have been trimmed in preparation for construction of a viewpoint that will overlook Laem Singh cove, one of Phuket's most secluded beaches, and once a hidden treasure. More »

Phuket Students Gather for Grand Graduation

Monday, March 23, 2009

Today's Latest Thousands of students from Phuket are tourists at present in Had Yai, visiting for their graduation day. It's the culmination of the hopes and dreams of many families. More »

Dive Asia Disaster: Why Public Inquiry is Essential

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Latest Two weeks on, and the dive industry and the public know only a little more about the sinking of the MV Dive Asia 1. It's time there was a thorough, independent inquiry. Here's why. More »

Divers May Chase Ghosts of Aviation Greats

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Latest Modern tourism began with the pioneer fliers. Now the mystery of the fate of one of aviation's greats appears to have been solved, in the sea not that far from Phuket. More »

PM To Visit Phuket for Asean Education Summit

Friday, March 20, 2009

Repeat visitors are the lifeblood of Phuket's tourism industry and it appears that Thailand's Prime Minister wants to join the club. He is returning for Asean's next education summit. More »

New Phuket Police Chief Faces Tough Task

Friday, March 20, 2009

Latest Phuket's new chief of police faces growing crime with an island force that seems to be shrinking, not growing, despite the security and safety requirements of a tourist destination. More »

Governor Tips an End to Heroines Gridlock

Friday, March 20, 2009

Latest Traffic congestion, sorting out the Heroines holdups and keeping the island looking good were the new governor's themes in his agenda setting speech to local administrations. More »

Restraint Dulls Phuket's Travel Fair Impact

Friday, March 20, 2009

Latest The presence of Phuket and other Andaman province delegates at the world's most important travel fair brought a low key response in 2009. But there were some positives. More »

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