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.
PHOTO ALBUM The bold link between Phuket and the mainland will be open in 12 months, bringing a fresh era for an island that seems to be thriving as a blend of old and new. More »
PHOTO ALBUM A shock monsoon season storm struck Phuket City, causing flooding in parts of Old Phuket Town. Irate storekeepers blasted the local council for not clearing canals. More »
News Analysis A couple's critical Internet assessment of an incident at a Phuket hotel raises questions about the fairness of tourist feedback that goes unchecked onto travel sites. More »
Phuket News UPDATE Film couple jailed for corruption; Strike threat for British air travellers; World record speeding fine; Beckham won't play for England again; Thailand's expat hitman. More »
HOLIDAY TRAFFIC SNARL Statistics indicate that the Phuket road safety campaign is working. An innovative awareness film made on Phuket has been posted on YouTube with police permission. More »
Latest A woman who made a 10 minute motorcycle trip north of a Phuket checkpoint collected illegal drugs so she could feed her children, according to police. More »
Latest Phuket police are concerned about a new holiday island threat: tourists who do not bother to return rented vehicles. Some even try to make money by selling the motorcycles or cars. More »
UPDATE All resorts in the Karon Kata beach district are to be told by the mayor to promote beach safety with signs and personal warnings. The action follows two tourist drownings at the beaches. More »
Latest A long Phuket holiday break poses dangers if conditions at Phuket beaches replicate those of last weekend, when two tourists drowned and six students required a mass rescue. More »
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