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EXCLUSIVE Phuket New Year Party Coming LIVE as Holiday Island Welcomes 2016

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.

Navy Rescues Seven From Sea After Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast

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.

Phuket Prosecutor Seeks Extra 30 Days in Phuketwan Case: Judge to Decide

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.

UPDATE Phuket Paparazzi Focus on Angelina and Brad at the Amanpuri

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.

Phuket Underpasses Make 2016 the Holiday Island's Year of Traffic

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.

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Mediawatch: How Phuket Media Covered Events

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Here's another first from Phuketwan: Weekend MEDIAWATCH, a regular look at the island's growing media sector, how it is performing, and what people can expect to see next on the island in IT and Innovations. More »

Phuket Flights: Why Was the Airport Invaded?

Friday, September 5, 2008

Why did they do it? That's the week's big question. The invasion of Phuket International Airport was a big mistake that is going to cost Phuket people dearly. Why?; As tourism slows, jobs become the critical topic. More »

Phuket Air Siege Tally: 190 Flights Cancelled

Thursday, September 4, 2008

The total of cancelled flights and the number of people passing through the terminal in the aftermath highlight the extent of the siege of Phuket International Airport. It was a massive bottleneck. More »

Referendum Proposal May Split PM's Opponents

Thursday, September 4, 2008

A special Cabinet meeting today proposed a public referendum as the mechanism for settling the present political crisis that embroiled Phuket in an airport siege last weekend. But it may simply serve to divide protestors. More »

PM Samak Tells Thailand: I Am Not Going Anywhere

Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Prime Minister defends his right to remain in power, and Cabinet follows up with a plan for a public referendum to defuse the political crisis. A referendum may also divide the protestors. More »

Phuket Air Siege: 'Two Years for Recovery'

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Phuket occupancy rates are down from 55 percent to 30 percent and the recovery will take up to two years, a tourism industry leader says. The island and airlines continue to count the cost of the airport siege. More »

Lonely Planet Phuket Encounter Cuts Island to Size

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Emergency in Bangkok? Siege at Phuket airport? What the heck. The latest Lonely Planet Phuket guide sells the island so sweetly that tourists will buy a ticket as soon as they look at the photos. Check our review. More »

Phuket Flights: Peaceful Protest Spares Airport

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Phuket's Governor and police have met amid concerns that the airport could face renewed protests. The airport's general manager says flights are proceeding normally although precautions are being taken. More »

Phuket Resorts Report Cancellations, Uncertainty

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

With a state of emergency announced today in Bangkok, a survey of Phuket resorts indicates that the airport siege cost the tourism industry dearly. One thing is sure: Phuket is no longer the haven from political unrest it was last week. More »

Phuket Flights Return, Island Counts The Cost

Monday, September 1, 2008

Phuket is flying again. Perhaps not as high as it would like yet, but that will come in time. What was the cost of the airport blockade and what are the lessons for the island? Here's our analysis. More »

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