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.
Phuket Updating News Rescuers hunt for missing on Volcano; Hong Kong protesters hit by tear gas in stand for democracy; Clintons become grandparents; Air France strike ends; Phuket events. More »
Latest The most senior person in the military government of Thailand to visit Phuket so far says the holiday island must strike a balance with nature or face overdevelopment and pollution. More »
PHOTO ALBUM Authorities have visited the island of Racha off Phuket for three years but the pollution on the once-beautiful and popular destination continues, say locals. More »
Latest An ''illegal migration'' case involving 37 boatpeople raises doubts about the attitude of police to Thailand's need to eradicate human trafficking and lift the country from its poor ranking. More »
Latest Phuket will gain a new commander of police in a few days - the eighth commander in seven years. He will take charge of reforms and the transfer of Region 8 HQ to the holiday island. More »
Latest The Transport Minister is flying a budget carrier to Phuket to assess progress on all forms of transport - and it may be the last chance for fairer fares in Phuket's new fleet of meter taxis. More »
PHOTO ALBUM A Russian tourist has told Phuket police that she was raped twice by a man on a motorcycle who ofered her a ride from Karon to Patong but took her to his home instead. More »
Phuket Updating Digest Thailand Tells UN of progress; Tourism Minister heads for Koh Tao; George Clooney weds in Venice; Rohingya offered bitter choice; What's wrong with Australia. More »
Latest The Tourism Authority of Thailand is full of praise for Phuket - with its freshly cleansed beaches about to host the Asian Beach Games in November. More »
Latest One of the largest of Phuket's Vegetarian Festival parades passes through Phuket City with onlookers keen to be blessed by the walking ''warriors.'' More »
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