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Latest Island-hopping can be the preference of tourists but an island-hopping property title has provoked a dispute involving the DSI off Phuket's coast.
Latest A Russian woman who advertised a Phuket condo for sale on Facebook at a price lower than what the owner was asking found herself arrested for having no work permit.
Latest Concrete walls and ''Private Property'' signs around an extremely valuable five-star Phuket beachfront strip should be torn down, a vice governor tells a meeting.
News Analysis The takeover of Starwood by Marriott creates the world's biggest resorts and hotels group and that is likely to mean quickening development on tourist island destinations.
Latest The Swedish furniture and household goods brand Ikea is opening Asia's first Pickup and Order Point on Phuket later this month, according to reports.
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By Alan Morison Thursday, April 22, 2010
Photo Special A new Phuket resort has stuck its neck out, so to speak, to become the island's symbolic turtle home. And perhaps turtles, along with tourists, will return in great numbers sometime soon. More »
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By Alan Morison Monday, April 19, 2010
Brand Switch After one year, expansionist US brand Outrigger and the Serenity Terraces Resort at Rawai have parted company. Outrigger retains its Phuket base. More »
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By Alan Morison Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Latest Greater Phuket's growth as a luxury brand destination is confirmed by World Travel Award nominations that highlight spas and golf, among other aspects. More »
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By Alan Morison Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Phuket Economy Phuket's hopes of a speedy recovery have been shot down in much the same fashion as the protesters and soldiers in Bangkok, martyrs to Thailand 'democrazy' in action. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday, April 9, 2010
PHOTO ALBUM The highly regarded Club Med resort at Kata is at loggerheads with locals and some of its own guests over a plan for expansion that would see a tall wall built along the beachfront. More »
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By Phuketwan Reporter Thursday, April 8, 2010
Latest A long standing stayput dispute has been settled, enabling the widening of the road from Chalong to Rawai.Tthe move will save lives and injuries, but at the cost of 2.5 million baht. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Monday, April 5, 2010
PHOTO ALBUM Churchill said ''We shall fight them on the beaches'' . . . on Phuket, the fight is now on for access to the foreshores of Mai Khao, amid barbed wire and bitterness. More »
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By Sert Tongdee and Chutima Sidasathian Monday, April 5, 2010
Latest Police have been alerted to an apparent attempt to convert public land on Big Buddha Hill to private development. The road to the iconic statue is already alive with restaurants. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Monday, March 29, 2010
Latest The debate about Phuket's new bus terminal centres on who runs the venue and where the buses will be best able to complete a u turn to head off the island. More »
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By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday, March 24, 2010
PHOTO ALBUM Phuket has a new road that will shortly alleviate some of the congestion around the crowded Central Festival intersection in Phuket City. More »
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Have heard that OCTOPUS has reopened in the Talang District, does anyone know where?
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