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 Phuket is to gain a new governor from next month, Cabinet decided today. He is Jamleran Tipayapongtada, a former vice governor of the island where he was born. More »
Latest Local bus owners staged a protest today at Central Festival intersection in Phuket City over the increasing number of off-island buses being used to transport tourists. More »
Latest Emergency crews at Phuket international Airport plan a drill that will take place at 1am on Thursday. The session is not expected to interfere with scheduled flights. More »
Latest A hectic eight years end in December, 2015, when two Phuketwan journalists move on and find new ways to cover the most important issues that Thailand faces. More »
Latest Good springs from adversity as the bow of a cargo ship that sank off Phuket is used to create an artificial coral reef. Officials hope the reef will become a new Racha island marine attraction. More »
Phuket Updating Digest A model is fighting for life after being struck by a jet surfboard; The military's new plan for Thailand will take longer; China citizen accused over Bangkok bombing; Open Letter to Reuters. More »
Around the Region Malaysia angry at 10-0 football loss in World Cup; A meteor explodes over Bangkok; Singapore vote to decide future of city-state; Elephants kill woman; Intelligence gathering in Brunei. More »
latest With three weeks to serve, Thailand's top policeman has called together 259 Immigration officers and told them the country's security and reputation is threatened by bribery. More »
Latest An expat resident who told friends he once played rugby for Australia collapsed and died unexpectedly in Patong. Greg Herbert, a Hash House Harrier, was aged 76. More »
By National Council for Peace and Order media release
Monday, September 7, 2015
Latest Daily lives and tourism have returned to normal, says the National Council for Peace and Order 21 days after the Bangkok bomb that killed 20 and injured scores. More »
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