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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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Future of Jet-Skis on Phuket Likely to Be Decided This Week

Monday, November 24, 2014

News Analysis A meeting on Thursday is likely to decide whether jet-skis are banned from Phuket, as a previous governor decided, or whether Patong's tourist swimmers are to be barred from large jet-ski zones. More »

Phuket Authorities Backed Use of Sunbeds, Say Beach Workers in Protest

Monday, November 24, 2014

Latest Previous governors and local authorities supported the use of sunbeds and umbrellas on Phuket beaches and considered it ''a good thing,'' protesting beach workers say. More »

Two Year Expat Work Permits May Become Universal With Thai Cabinet's Approval

Monday, November 24, 2014

Latest A bid to extend all one-year work permits to two years could come quickly if Cabinet agrees to the concept. It's hoped the more flexible time frame will encourage investment. More »

Phuket Tourist's Arm Slashed in Fighting Off Beach Road Bag Snatchers

Monday, November 24, 2014

Latest An Italian succeeded in fighting off two would-be bag-snatchers who struck as he and his companion walked along beach road in Karon after a night out. More »

Phuket Must Listen to International Voices

Monday, November 24, 2014

Latest Phuket's international destiny will be bright if the island's administrators begin listening to tourists and sharing a broader outlook, says an island honorary consul. More »

Billions in CIB Graft Alleged; Phuket's a World Contender; Two Year Work Permit Plan; Brits Without Backing

Monday, November 24, 2014

Phuket Updating Digest UN to hear three finger explanation; Phuket could be World Games host; Bill Cosby facing woman No. 16; Taxi app citizen's arrests; New Krabi hotel deal. More »

Body of Armed Soldier Found in Phuket Pond: Police Puzzle Over Mystery

Sunday, November 23, 2014

latest The body of a soldier has been found in a pond in Phuket City, creating a mystery about how he got there and what he was doing before he died. More »

Patong Can Join World's Great Public Beaches

Sunday, November 23, 2014

PHOTO ALBUM The evidence of the Asian Beach Games and Phuket's cleared sandy treasures proves that Patong can join the world's greatest beaches - provided the ugly sunbeds do not return. More »

Thailand CIB Chief Arrested; Phuket's World Bid Hit by Taxis; Inmates to be Fishermen; Schoolies, Toolies and Poolies

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Phuket Updating Digest Six months under the junta; High fares hit Phuket World Games bid; Prisoners will become fishermen; Jet-skis still rule; Pink dolphin gangs strike; Messi the best. More »

Poignant Verdict Date Set for Phuket Expat Facing Body-in-Bin Kill Charge

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Latest Norwegian expat Stein Dokset faces a verdict in the Phuket body-in-a-bin case on the anniversary of the day he met his dead girlfriend, June Ratchasombut - her birthday. More »

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