Phuket Wan - Property

New Phuket Resort Wins Go-Ahead at Nai Thon

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:51:42 +0700

Latest As some resort projects are being delayed or cancelled, other resorts are about to open or to begin construction. One prominent Phuket investor remains optimistic.

Troubled Residents, Phanason Meet to Agree Deal

Chutima Sidasathian — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:43:53 +0700

UPDATE A dispute over property that appeared set for mediation has flared into a faceoff with the developers pushing piles of earth across roads at a Phuket City estate.

Andara and Phuket Scoop Thailand Property Awards

Property Awards media release — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:21:31 +0700

Latest A record number of entries indicated property is alive and well in Thailand, with Phuket and Andara doing especially well in this year's Thailand Property Awards.

Mediation Bid to Settle Phuket Property Dispute

Chutima Sidasathian — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:55:38 +0700

Latest A mediation panel is to sit with both parties in a long running land ownership dispute at a Phuket housing estate to attempt to reach a compromise.

Budget Set for Phuket Sports Centre: Deputy PM

Chutima Sidasathian — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:35:11 +0700

Latest A visit to Phuket by a Deputy Prime Minister brings assurances that not one but two large sports venues will be established to help the island boost sports tourism.

Phuket's New Holiday Inn, Finding Love in Patong

Alan Morison — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:39:19 +0700

Latest Cosmetic surgery and a new face to show the world is part of the timely brand change at Holiday Inn Resort Phuket. And for many, love will continue to be a vacation in Patong.

Phuket Developer Sounds Alarm on New Hotels

Alan Morison — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:42:59 +0700

Latest The West Sands strategy indicates that the property industry on Phuket is becoming more closely wedded to tourism. Success of its waterpark will be closely monitored.

Secrets Behind Marriott's Phuket Resorts Splurge

Phuketwan Reporter — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:15:14 +0700

Andaman Openings November brings another opening north of Phuket for the prestigious Marriott brand. Courtyards have been springing up on the island, and there are more resorts to come.

Phuket Splashdown! Jungle Waterpark Opening

Alan Morison — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:19:34 +0700

Latest Phuket has long been waiting for a resort theme park to rival those of other destinations. The Splash Jungle Waterpark may be worth the price of admission, but we can't say for sure yet.

Shots Fired, Anger Mounts in Phuket Land Dispute

Phuketwan Reporters — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:54 +0700

Photo Album Protesters in a Phuket land dispute say they will demonstrate outside a Phuket City police station if action is not taken quickly against a worker who allegedly fired four warning shots.

Sunny Future for Phuket Village Razed by Blaze

Chutima Sidasathian — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:36:41 +0700

Photo Album A school project with lasting benefit has seen a village in north Phuket resurrected by the boys from Phuket Technical College. They have hammered their way into local folklore.

Tsunami Coast Gains Second JW Marriott

Alan Morison — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:43:34 +0700

Phuket Latest Marriott's march across Phuket is now extending north to Khao Lak with a large and quite remarkable resort becoming the latest in the global chain.

Phuket Governor Aims to Speed Project Approvals

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:58 +0700

Latest A fresh raft of projects win approval from Phuket's special environmental committee as the Governor urges officials to make the process as speedy as possible.

West Sands Wins Go-Ahead After Long Wait

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:08:39 +0700

Latest The large West Sands development to the north of Phuket has approval for a part of the project that was the subject of an environmental review. Now a billabong is to be protected.

Big Phuket Project Told: Do 'Quake Seismic Test

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:01:02 +0700

Phuket Latest Phuket's ancient history of earth shattering volcanic movements has led to a three billion baht development project being told to do seismic testing, just in case.

Phuket Stayput Quits: Rawai Road to Widen

Chutima Sidasathian — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:43:52 +0700

Update, Photo Album The notorious Phuket traffic hazard where a four lane road between Chalong and Rawai suddenly becomes three lanes is to disappear. Road widening work begins on Monday.

Phuket's Amari Remake Comes with $44m Growth

Alan Morison — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:56:05 +0700

Latest After 25 years, Amari Coral Beach Phuket is being reshaped as part of the brand's 44 million dollar Asia Pacific expansion. Another 80 rooms are being added, too.

New Phuket Police HQ Just Needs More Police

Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:23:27 +0700

Photo Album Phuket has a new police headquarters but remains short of police. Just 1160 officers maintain law and order on an island with one million inhabitants during the high season.

Phuket Taj Drops Pier, Offers 50m Baht 'Forfeit'

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:25:19 +0700

Photo Album The governor's new environmental approvals committee checks out the Taj Exotica and the Novotel Kamala sites, with Phuketwan for company.

Phuket's Big Buddha: Now With Uplifting Garudas

Alan Morison — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:27:08 +0700

Phuket Attractions Completion was expected in 2009 but a new vision for Phuket's Big Buddha means it will take another two years. And it will be truly spectacular for visitors.