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 Phuketwan case, with an appeal by the Royal Thai Navy still possible, is singled out for special mention as the European parliament calls for Thailand to swiftly return to democracy. More »
Phuket Updating Digest Tourist numbers from China to Thailand leap; Questions that Asean must ask about the haze; Thailand objects to Euro parliament's criticism; All Blacks win. More »
Around the region Tourism better than logging for elephants; Haze will continue to poison Asean; Singapore rated more highly; China warns US on warship challenge. More »
Latest The bouncers who kicked and elbowed two Australian men in evicting five friends from a Patong nightclub have been told not to do it again. More »
Latest Australia's Consulate-General is likely to open on Phuket early in 2016. Some key jobs that indicate the facility will soon be open are now being advertised. More »
By Lindsay Murdoch, South east Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media
Friday, October 9, 2015
Latest Crimes occur frequently in the gun-crazy Philippines, where Australian is now reportedly attempting to look to send more of its unwanted refugees. More »
Latest In a letter to the President of Indonesia, the ''people of Phuket'' urge restoration of clear blue skies to restore the health of the elderly and the island's children. More »
Latest The haze over Phuket reduces substantially as latest airport passenger figures continue to show the smoke is unlikely to affect Phuket's long term outlook for tourism. More »
Phuket Updating Digest The brutal violence of a Patong nightclub has gone viral; Phuket's haze gains global coverage; Rupert Murdoch apologises; Norwegian robbed in Pattaya. More »
Around the region The US is reportedly considering sailing warships through the disputed South China Sea; Australia is looking to settle refugees in the Philippines; Haze fighters grow. More »
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