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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 Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Grand plans to end the wild and winding ascent and descent of Patong Hill by building an underpass have received a serious blow with local authorities rejecting the cost of a feasibility study. More »
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By Alan Morison Monday, May 12, 2008
The real estate market on Phuket has been insulated against the troubles of the real world. But that is changing as sub-prime creeps over the Andaman. Hang on for a rocky ride. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Amid the aftermath of the Burma cyclone comes something positive: a serious attempt by the Employment and Immigration departments to find jobs for an extra 20,000 Burmese. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Thursday, April 24, 2008
Independently, Phuketwan toured and reviewed the new Sala Phuket resort. We rated it excellent. Now it has won a place on the Conde Nast 'Traveller' Hot List for 2008. Here's what we wrote on April 5. More »
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By Alan Morison Thursday, April 17, 2008
Time share's modern counterpart, the holiday club, has a growing fan base because it offers luxury at good value. Phuket now has a novel alternative at sea. Step on board here. More »
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Rawai is getting a makeover from thatch and timber to concrete and tiles. After 40 years of bungalows, the Vichitt family is moving upscale with a large five star villa resort development on Phuket's east coast. More »
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By Alan Morison Thursday, April 3, 2008
The latest and most important trend in property is to resort and villa development. And it has more than just a silver lining, says guru Bill Barnett. It makes Phuket's future more secure. More »
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By Alan Morison Friday, March 28, 2008
Not every new resort being developed on Phuket is a big international brand. The latest surprise on Kamala Bay is a product of local knowledge married to Scandanavian design. More »
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By Alan Morison Monday, March 24, 2008
Russia, world's largest country, is focussing its attention on Phuket, Thailand's largest island, and the Andaman generally. The reason: it's warm and beautiful here. Look out for the rouble rush. More »
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By Alan Morison Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Coming off its best year ever in 2007, Laguna Phuket is untroubled by looming competition and has big plans to grow the island's leading brand in property and tourism. It is also exporting the Laguna concept to Vietnam. More »
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