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 Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos saw a man die on a Phuket beach yesterday. Today he called for all resorts on Phuket to join in creating a more effective warning system. More »
Latest The outlook for the high season appears ''quite strong'', according to the Phuket TAT Director and a survey of occupancy rates and bookings at leading resorts. More »
By Lindsay Murdoch, Southeast Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Latest The US Ambassador is to leave Bangkok with no replacement in sight as western countries try to deal with the Thai military and even tougher issues elsewhere. More »
PHOTO ALBUM A dramatic shootout climaxes a reign of terror by an armed 7-Eleven bandit who is plugged in the groin in a guns-blazing confrontation with police posing as store staff. More »
Phuket Updating Digest Prosecutor urges fresh look at Koh Tao case; Dutchman allegedly killed wife; Reforms suggested to vote system; Britain acts to help stricken Africa; Tourist drowns. More »
Latest Phuket's reputation for tourism safety suffered another blow with the drowning of a German visitor at a beach were red flags were flying and the dramatic rescues of several other other tourists. More »
Latest Thailand's criminal libel and computer laws are being misused by people who should know better and expat fraudsters to silence outspoken journalists and activists. More »
PHOTO ALBUM Large holes in roads are legendary on Phuket and the one that has caught motorists unawares on the bypass road in Phuket City has a way to grow to match the biggest. More »
Latest Charges against former Patong Mayor Pian Keesin will be formally withdrawn, the policeman heading the Phuket taxi ''mafia'' investigation says. More »
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