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Bangkok Blood-Spilling Marks Red Shirt Protest

Phuketwan Reporters on Phuket and in Bangkok — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:35:05 +0700

6.30pm UPDATE Government House was symbolically splattered with blood at 6pm by red shirt protesters after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declined to resign and call elections.

Phuket, Samui Villas and Condos Going Unsold

Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:53:37 +0700

Breaking News The outlook appears bleak for property on Phuket and Samui with the latest independent figures showing large numbers of villas and condos in an unsold stockpile.

Phuket 'Copter Deal Offers Expat Spins

Alan Morison — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:12:41 +0700

Photo Album Short of a rocket ship, the view from a helicopter remains the most amazing perspective from above to drink in the delights of Phuket and Phang Nga. Seats are available.

Phuket Protest Leader Joins 'Blood Smear'

Chutima Sidasathian on Phuket, Animanun Chiwverujanakit in Bangkok — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:53:40 +0700

Breaking News Inventive yellow shirt protesters on Phuket gave the world the airport invasion, now Phuket red shirts are joining in the unusual blood smear protest planned for Bangkok.

MediaWATCH: Blood To Taint Red Protest Today?

Phuketwan Reporters — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:25:51 +0700

News Digest UPDATE Reds plan to spill blood; Thaksin in Montenegro?; shirt slogan triggers airport alert; Erectile dysfunction and heart attack; Fiji fury; Woman, 92, charged with killing hubby, 98.

Phuket Beach Lifeguard Plan 'Coming This Month'

Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:09:55 +0700

Breaking News A new strategy is on the way to protect tourists and locals from drowning on Phuket's beaches. It should be in place just in time for the island's dangerous monsoon season.

Bangkok Bloodlines Drawn as Blast Hurts Two

Phuketwan's Animanun Chiwverujanakit, reporting from Bangkok — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:22:53 +0700

7pm UPDATE A grenade injures two soldiers as the unpredictability of thousands of marchers on Bangkok's streets sparks concerns about a violent end to the protest.

Phuket Legend Don Grills, Grins And Moves On

Phuketwan Reporter — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:34:49 +0700

Photo Album Phuket was a quieter island when Don's Cafe became the place to hang out on starlit evenings. The buffet and bbq that was a constant attraction for many is no more.

MediaWATCH: Protesters March on PM's Compound

Phuketwan Reporters — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:02:14 +0700

11am News Digest UPDATE Marchers head for PM's compound; Differences about scale of protest; Boatpeople in Malaysia; Burma faces UN call; Phuket events.

Phuket Caddies Sacked: More Talks Monday

Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:49:30 +0700

Latest Three caddies have been singled out and sacked in the Phuket golf course dispute and management plans to meet with all 260 women to explain its actions on Monday.

Phuket Taxi Abuse: Cruise Line Slams 'Rip-Offs'

Alan Morison — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:17:55 +0700

Latest Pressure to act on Phuket's taxi and tuktuk monopoly and rip off fares has increased with the criticisms of a cruise line that delivers thousands of tourists to the island.

MediaWATCH: No-Fear Tourists Ignore Red Tide

Phuketwan Reporter — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:19:15 +0700

10pm UPDATE News Digest Bangkok protest latest; Tiger Woods 'back with family';Tourists not alarmed as reds rise; Thaksin 'bound for Europe'; One million march, or one million tourists.

Phuket Also Rallies, at ITB Berlin Travel Show

Chutima Sidasathian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:52:26 +0700

Photo Album Competition around the world pushed Phuket to spend 10 million baht this year at ITB Berlin, Europe's largest and most important trade and travel fair.

Phuket Caddies End Blockade, Return to Course

Chutima Sidasathian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:18:31 +0700

Latest Phuket's striking caddies at the Loch Palm course returned to work today at the conclusion of a dispute about conditions and a change in management.

Phuket Bypass: Navy Denies 'Chasing' Boatpeople

Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:58:18 +0700

Latest Tourist sightseers and refugees needing food and water have become the unusual mix off Phuket and the Andaman coast again as the Navy politely sends boatpeople on their way.

UPDATE MediaWATCH: Bangkok Eyes Roving Reds

Phuketwan Reporter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:54:42 +0700

UPDATE News Digest World reports tension in Bangkok; Obama delays Asia trip; Singapore tails Hong Kong as financial centre; Scanners fail test; Teens smoke on flight; Jihad Jane.

Patong's New Police Chief Lays Down the Law

Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:47:38 +0700

Latest Crackdown on drugs, guns; mediation for tourists; tout uniforms to go; fire inspections for clubs; security cameras in bars. Patong's new police chief promises big changes.

Tiger Lifts Flights from Singapore to Phuket

Phuketwan Reporter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:33:21 +0700

Latest Popularity among Singapore travellers has led Tiger to boost flights to Phuket, and introduce new services to Krabi and Had Yai. The new services begin from April 20.

Phuket Governor's Wild Tuk-Tuk Ride of a Year

Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:46:06 +0700

Photo Album One year ago on Phuket, jet ski operators ripped off tourists, environmental approvals could be bought, and beer mats could be stolen. A few things have changed.

MediaWATCH: Love Scandal Consumes France

Phuketwan Reporters — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:08:46 +0700

Phuket News Digest Come home Carla; Business upbeat about Bangkok mass march; Efforts to save Jarawa tribe; Adulterous film maker falls apart; World's most promiscuous.