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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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MAS Flight Shot Down, 298 Passengers and Crew Dead in Ukraine, Airline Confirms

Friday, July 18, 2014

Latest In a second shock for MAS, a flight carrying 298 people has been confirmed as being shot down asnd lost with all on board over the Ukriane while flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. More »

Phuket Fugitive Leaper Nabbed Barefoot and Already in Handcuffs

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest A man who fled from Phuket police by jumping from the back of a pickup was handicapped a little because he was wearing handcuffs at the time. He was in custody again six hours later. More »

Tsunami Brother, Sister Call for Media Restraint in Phuket Reunion With Rescuers

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest A British brother and sister who plan to meet again with a Thai couple who rescued them after the 2004 tsunami have asked the media to respect their privacy at the emotional reunion. More »

Phuket's All Meters Taxi Revolution Underway

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest The dramatic revolution in Phuket's taxi and tuk-tuk transport system is underway with fares set to be slashed in half and green-plate cabs all likely to convert under pressure to meters. More »

Knife-Wielding Bag Snatcher Threatened Chinese Couple, Say Phuket Police

Thursday, July 17, 2014

PHOTO ALBUM Police on Phuket arrested a man they suspect of robbing two Chinese tourists at knife-point within 13 hours. The man said he turned to crime because he lost his job. More »

Thailand Waives Visa Fees to Bring Back Chinese Tourists

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest Chinese tourists will be exempt from visa fees for three months to encourage visitors to return to Thailand, say news agency reports yet to be confirmed by Phuketwan. More »

Flip Flops Mark Fugitive Prisoner's Leap from Pickup in Phuket City

Thursday, July 17, 2014

PHOTO ALBUM A man facing a charge of theft of a motorcycle decided to take his chances on the run today by leaping from the rear of a pickup with his wrists handcuffed in Phuket City. More »

Yingluck Free to Celebrate Brother Thaksin's Birthday in Paris, Rules Thai Military

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest Despite the rancor of a government changeover and a history of animosity and divisiveness in Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra is free to join brother Thaksin's 65th celebrations in Paris. More »

Cambodia Should Free Arrested Politicians, Says Rights Group

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest A protest that went wrong should not be used as an excuse to punish politicians for their beliefs, or to create a pretext for jailing them, says Human Rights Watch. More »

Traffic Laws to be Strictly Enforced

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Latest In a surprise move, police are to strictly enforce traffic laws at three well-known Phuket intersections as part of a campaign to reduce infringements across Thailand. More »

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