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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 Chutima Sidasathian Friday, July 10, 2009
Latest Villagers fighting to preserve space for their longtails in a Patong klong have won support from a Phuket vice governor who told developers to keep their neighbors happy. More »
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By Phuketwan Reporters Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Photo Album A Phuket landmark is to vanish under a plan to convert a wide estuary klong in Patong into a canal and exclude longtails. A resort is to be constructed on the site. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Latest An artificial island off Phuket City has been rejected by the Phuket business and community elite, although they did say Phuket needs a fairer return of the revenue it generates. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Saturday, June 27, 2009
Latest A former staffer signs an invitation to an event that does not exist: the bizarre case of the mysterious announcement and dinner to mark a Phuket entertainment venue's 'closure.' More »
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By Alan Morison Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Latest From the tsunami to swine flu, Phuket and Jungceylon have been through a lot already this 21st Century. But now, the good times are set to roll. Only a war can stop Fashion Week. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Latest The Immigration Department is asking all Phuket hotels and guesthouses to supply information about newly arrived guests as part of a security clamp for leader summits. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Photo Album Is the Phuket grass greener over the hill? Definitely, if you start at Karon Stadium. But that could all change if a 10 million baht makeover goes to plan. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Sunday, June 21, 2009
Showhouse Selloffs Some Phuket developers have been forced to sell showhouses as a property industry leader warns there could be 12 months of pain ahead. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday, June 19, 2009
Take the Wave Tour Phuket has a hankering for a wifi future and the opening of Software Park will move the island towards its potential as a regional IT hub. More »
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By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian Sunday, June 14, 2009
Toxic Shocker The mountain of trash on Phuket is now growing out of control. There is no reduce and recycle strategy. Expect a toxic disaster for the island and tourism any time now. More »
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Have heard that OCTOPUS has reopened in the Talang District, does anyone know where?
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