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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latest A tourism industry leader provides a stinging critique that calls for a ''Phuket II'' and a turnaround in tourism in Thailand within two years before the industry is destroyed. More »
Latest Passengers on an AirAsia flight from Bangkok to China faced the wrath of a captain who turned the plane back after a flight attendant was injured. More »
By Lindsay Murdoch, Southeast Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media
Friday, December 12, 2014
Latest Tourists allege shakedowns are occurring with greater frequency in Bangkok, raising the concern of British Ambassador Mark Kent and other envoys. More »
Latest Phuket authorities have yet to explain why there was no road block or signage at a swept-away road where a sedan plunged into a canal, injuring two people. More »
Latest No evidence had been found against police in two recent cases but bad officers existed on Phuket and would be caught out as standards improve, says the island's top cop. More »
Phuket Updating News Thailand denies that secret CIA jails existed; Fishing operators say industry is clean; Koh Tao murders accused seek Suu Kyi's help; Phuket events. More »
Latest A group of 17 people who invested in a face cream sales company have gone to Phuket police now that the woman behind the company has vanished with their cash. More »
Latest Phuket's governor has backed the present zoning of jet-skis and swimmers at Patong beach that critics say gives too much space to the jet-skis that should instead be banned. More »
Latest Two of Phuket's most highly-regarded resorts are likely to be affected to different levels as the Land Department cancels 17 property titles suspected of being Sirinath parklands. More »
Latest Police believe a German tourist found dead at a Phuket resort died of natural causes in bed. She and her husband had been on a month-long holiday visit. More »
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