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 Admired Skal Asia president Marco Battistotti will be mourned by many after his death in a crash riding the Vespa scooter he loved, writes Andrew J. Wood. More »
PHOTO ALBUM Never quiet for long, Phuket's Patong Hill appeared to have had enough of the island's low-lying stretches and floodwater making the news. More »
Latest Official projections put the total number of tourists expected to visit Thailand one million higher than earlier forecasts, according to a government spokesman. More »
PHOTO ALBUM Travellers going to and from Phuket International Airport were warned to take diversions as deepening floods made Phuket's main Thepkasattri Road impassable for saloon cars. More »
Latest A tourist from Singapore has died after collapsing on a speedboat bringing him back to Phuket from a day-trip outing with his wife and daughter to a popular nearby island. More »
Phuket Updating Digest A bullet and a body: too many guns in Thailand; Nine killed in pickup crash; UN objects to lese majeste sentences; Yuan shakeout surprises markets; Barcelona wins. More »
Around the region A wave of military officers in Burma resigns to contest the election; Clue to MH17 missile found; Suharto family pinged over embezzled funds; Yuan move sends shock waves. More »
News Analysis The great coverup of road toll figures appeared to come to an end with a meeting involving Phuket police and Public Health that revealed last year's toll of 280 and this year's toll of 103 so far. More »
Latest Two Phuket mayors made enthusiastic efforts to help with flood relief as the PM called to ask what was being done and forecasters predicted more heavy rains to come. More »
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