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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latest Debate about opening hours and entertainment venues appears to have exposed flaws in the enforcement of the present regulations. A crackdown is underway in Patong, after Rawai. More »
Latest A dangerous diesel fuel load on the bottom of the ocean concerns one of Phuket's leading environmental specialists less that the approach to Patong beach. More »
Latest Muslims are increasingly important partners in the future of Phuket and its tourism industry, adding to the island's attractions and its tolerance of all faiths. More »
Phuket News UPDATE US travel alert, then bonfire backdown; Rawai sea gypsies win land backing; US Navy visit follows blockades; Expats targetted in Bangkok. Phuket EventsMore »
PHOTO ALBUM Sea gypsy divers will use simple traditional techniques to bring to the surface a trawler turned transporter and its dangerous cargo of diesel. The wait is on for good conditions. More »
Entertainment Zoning Phuket may need to open later, but should tourists be allowed to drink while Thais are turned away? The big debate about closing hours is beginning. More »
Surf Rescue A Thai woman is pulled from the sea and resuscitated at Phuket's Karon beach. Three tourists have drowned at Karon and Kata beaches in the past few weeks. More »
Service Centre At long last, Cape Promthep gains a toilet facility worthy of a glorious Phuket sunset. There's room for all at the spacious 3.8 million baht 'one stop service centre.' More »
Latest Sport Phuket celebrated its second division football win with a neighborly victory over Phang Nga - then fired off a salvo to say that they aim to rocket to the first division shortly. More »
Phuket News Digest Tourism increase tipped; Tsunami funding boost for Krabi; New Larry King host named; China property fraudster arrested; Air hoax hunt for perpetrator; Education scam exposed. More »
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