|
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.
Displaying articles 611 to 620 of 716
By Lana Willocks Thursday, February 26, 2009
Economic Fightback A member of a prominent Phuket family has brewed up his own brand, turning a Tiny name into a multi-million baht retail business, with plans for further growth. More »
|
By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Latest Another arrest of Burmese laborers and families living on Phuket highlights again the risks involved for those who come south seeking a new start. More »
|
By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Monday, February 23, 2009
Take a Photo Tour Krabi is more go-ahead than it seems with improved roads and a bridge on the way to link two key islands. A white wat is a surprise attraction, and a marina is likely soon. More »
|
By Apinya Saksri Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Latest Slow development, protect Phuket's environment. That was the message from Phuket's Governor, who has become an outspoken advocate for a balance with nature. More »
|
By Shanya Phattrasaya Saturday, February 14, 2009
Phuket was the centre of a gathering of 14 provincial governors with the common aim of better safety and protection at entertainment venues and tourist retail outlets. More »
|
By Apinya Saksri Friday, February 13, 2009
Phuket Economy Update Phuket Business Development Office figures for January are the latest to chart the island's economic slide this season. More »
|
By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Take an island tour The Taj Exotica has been promoted as the most luxurious resort project that Phuket has seen. But first, it has to win local approval. More »
|
By Alan Morison Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Latest Fishing and ceaseless development are wiping out one of Phuket's most charming natural attractions, the turtles. Conservationists are losing the battle to progress and profit taking. More »
|
By Alan Morison Monday, February 9, 2009
Take the Tour Album Two tsunamis and a succession of name changes have failed to diminish a rave resort that offers, so they say, a three kilometre pool swim among its quality attractions. More »
|
By Apinya Saksri Friday, January 30, 2009
Tell Us Now! HomePro is opening its second Phuket branch just north of Chalong Circle, while local police and traffic authorities decide how to manage the traffic without lights. More »
|
|
Saturday November 23, 2024
FOLLOW PHUKETWAN
|
Have heard that OCTOPUS has reopened in the Talang District, does anyone know where?
Full Comment >>