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 The new fares for meter taxis have been endorsed with the number of cabs due to increase from 139 to more than 400 by September 15. Thai residents are likely to be seen in them soon. More »
PHOTO SPECIAL Five children spend nights in jam-packed Phuket Prison. Nearly 3000 inmates now fight for sleeping space in a facility built to hold just 750. More »
Phuket Updating Digest A second journalist has been beheaded by ISIS; Thai police stop human rights panel; Labor activist goes on trial; Pattaya extortion ring revealed; Phuket events. More »
Latest An intensely researched report by Human Rights Watch finds that physical and emotional harm is done to children held in detention in Thailand. More »
Latest The Keesins and five members of their staff were bailed early today and greeted outside the police station by dozens of their Patong friends. More »
Latest Thailand's PM is being urged by a Phuket journalist to drop charges brought by the Royal Thai Navy before Thailand faces more intense international condemnation. More »
Latest Adopting dogs that would have been destined for the dinner table is one way of helping unwanted dogs. Having your pet sterilised is another useful thing to do More »
Latest A group of rights organisations is pressing the European Union to pursue its aims of reforms in Burma that will save the Rohingya and other ethnic groups from serious abuses. More »
Phuket Updating Digest Warnings of war as Ukraine grows hot; Brit activist faces jail in trial; Manchester United spend big on player; Governor charged with corruption; Phuket events. More »
PHOTO SPECIAL Former Patong Mayor Pian Keesin reported to police with the other wanted members of his family and the Pisona Group who face charges connected to an alleged Patong taxi ''mafia.'' More »
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