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 Royal Thai Navy has been granted 30 days of extra time to decide whether to appeal against a judge's dismissal of all trafficking-related charges against two Phuket journalists. More »
News Analysis Governor Jamleran and his all-new team will take over administration of Phuket with the clear priority of saving the holiday island's beaches from decades of corrupt ''entitlement.'' More »
Latest With praise coming from Phuketwan readers, GrabTaxi is being seen by departing governor Nisit Jansomwong as the first clear sign of a change for the better for Phuket's expensive taxi system. More »
Phuket Updating Digest Rohingya trafficking is far from solved, says investigator; Syrians bike for mom, dad and kids; New Zealand family plead for missing dad; Governor buys security cameras. More »
Around the Region Former Thai PM sues Attorney General; Brunei tackles corruption; EU to observe Burma election; Australia fooled in Cambodia refugees scheme; Haze hazard heating up. More »
Phuket Updating Digest A Phuket CEO is honored for philanthropy; Bomb investigation draws to close: Thailand elections back in 2017, UN told; Paul Walker daughters sues Porsche. More »
Latest Thailand says it has the bombers; Myanmar Internet usage rising; Rabies concern leads to Singapore ban; Information clamp feared; Brunei's Sultan shows interest in women. More »
Latet Police in southern Phuket hope that doctors at Vachira Phuket Hospital can determine what killed a man whose body was found in a swimming pool at a villa by a maid. More »
Latest Municipal authorities will be held responsible if projects are approved in future that create flooding on Phuket, says departing governor Nisit Jansomwong. More »
Latest Nobody wants jet-skis on Phuket, says the holiday island's departing governor - yet somehow, Patong, the island's premier swimming beach, has been given to the noisy, dangerous machines. More »
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