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Human Rights Watch Decries Killings Without Justice

Media Release — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:05:18 +0700

Latest Thailand has yet to see a single prosecution for the 2010 violence that carried negative images of the country around the world, says Human Rights Watch.

Phuket 'Cocaine Post' Bust: Two Women Held as Police Seek Nigerian

Phuketwan Reporter — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:47:18 +0700

Latest A tipoff from Germany led police on Phuket to a post office box in Thalang and the discovery of six million baht in cocaine being sent through the mail.

Phuket ResortWATCH: Phuket's Sporting Chance

Phuketwan Reporters/Media Releases — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:16:44 +0700

Resorts Latest The vacation club with Thailand's Anantara brand expands to Bali; Amway visitors to Phuket reportedly top 18,000; Phuket's Sporting Chance; Ritzy Phuket villa.

Phuket Heist; Thailand's Road Toll; Gaga a No-Show; Bali Fights Back; Phuket Events

Phuketwan Reporters — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:19:31 +0700

Phuket News UPDATE Phuket heist reported worldwide; Concern at Thai motorcycle toll; Thousands flock to travel fair; Indians chose Thai weddings; Burma new drawcard; World sport.

Phuket Gems Heist Mastermind May Be on the Run, South to the Border

Sert Tongdee — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:22:29 +0700

Latest The gang that stole gems and gold worth 30 million baht on Phuket now appears to be either under arrest or on the run. Police are still pursuing the 'mastermind,' a Mexican woman.

Phuket Economy Boosted By US Sailors, Marines

Media Release — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:31:18 +0700

Latest A large contingent of US sailors and marines has arrived on Phuket for shore leave - or liberty leave as the Americans call it. Phuket's economy will benefit greatly.

Phuket Twist as Fortune in Gems Goes Missing: Two Held on Phuket

Sert Tongdee — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:19:58 +0700

Latest Two of four people arrested over the theft of 30 million baht in gems and gold have returned to Phuket - but one quarter of the haul has mysteriously gone missing.

Phuket Club Wags Raise 450,000 Baht for Soi Dogs

Media Release — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:08:34 +0700

Latest More dogs around Thailand are likely to lead contented lives after a beach party on Phuket raises a handsome 450,000 baht for the new prevent Unwanted Puppies organisation.

Phuket Drinkers Slugged as Phuket Restaurants Ride Out Prices, Wages Surge

Phuketwan Reporters — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:43:36 +0700

News Analysis Quirky solutions are being explored to rising wages and prices, with restaurants in parts of Phuket taking the easy option: slug the beer drinkers.

Red Pavilion Razed; Thai Tourism Surges; Bali Beats Back Beach Diners; Ferrari to Die For; ...

Phuketwan Reporters — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:03:19 +0700

Phuket News UPDATE Suvarnabhumi more crowded; Indians eye Thailand; Bali beach restaurants demolished; Bali special tourist crime squad; Ferrari angst in Singapore; Phuket events.

PHOTO ALBUM Phuket 30m Baht Gem Heist: Four Suspects Arrested, Heading to Phuket

Sert Tongdee — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:39:20 +0700

PHOTO ALBUM A woman and three men accused of pulling off a 30 million baht gems snatch and making a clean getaway from Phuket are under arrest and being escorted back to Phuket.

Canadians Wanted: Police Block Phuket Exit After 30 Million Baht Gems Heist

Sert Tongdee and Chutima Sidasathian — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:28:24 +0700

UPDATE Three Canadians are wanted as suspects in a 30 million baht gems heist with police saying the vehicle used in the robbery is still in Patong.

Phuket Crazy Spicy Catching On at Tummour

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:41:04 +0700

Dining Out Usually we try to avoid chain restaurants but when the Thai food tastes as real as it does at these prices, it's hard not to join the chorus of fans of ''crazy spicy.''

$Aussie Drops; FC Phuket Draw, City Win Title; Wages 'Rip-Off'; Rotarians Drugs Shock; Phuket Events

Phuketwan Reporters — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:34:59 +0700

Phuket News UPDATE Prices surge, workers ''ripped off''; Mass body dump in Mexico; Manchester City snare title victory; Rotarians drugged, one dies; World sport; Phuket events.

Phuket Red Rally Abandoned: Police Guard Yellow Protesters

Sert Tongdee — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:36:48 +0700

PHOTO ALBUM A planned red shirt rally on Phuket ended before it began as the leaders abandoned the idea and were protected from yellow shirt protesters by baton-carrying police.

Phuket Youth Killed, Girl in Coma as Motorcycle Slams into Parked Truck

Phuketwan Reporters — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:54:26 +0700

Latest Doctors are fighting to save a 16-year-old girl in a coma after a motorcycle crashed into a parked truck, killing her 17-year-old boyfriend. No helmets were found at the scene.

Phuket's Four-Star Pace Setter, Patong's Novotel Vintage Park

Alan Morison and Nuansiri Chirunkamolwut — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:24:47 +0700

Latest Size does matter, which is why the Novotel Phuket Vintage Park says it has Patong's biggest swimming pool. But it takes more than a pool for a four-star to make the right splash.

Phuket Red Rally Anxiety; Drugs Family Jailed; Indian Travel Surge; Phuket Events

Phuketwan Reporters — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:36:18 +0700

Phuket News Digest Phuket targets Tassie travel; Indians come in rising numbers; Burma wants its workers back; Hamilton sent back; Family jailed over heroin; Phuket events.

Big Phuket Red Rally Triggers Fears of Unhappy Phuket Reaction

Sert Tongdee and Nuansiri Chirunkamolwut — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:36:37 +0700

Latest Demonstrators turn out in the quiet Phuket village of Nai Yang as preparations continued for a political rally of up to 2000 red supporters on the yellow stronghold of Phuket.

FC Phuket Saved by Phuket Resorts Group Intervention

Sert Tongdee — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:26:20 +0700

Latest One of Phuket's best-known resorts brands has come to the rescue of the ailing FC Phuket, adding financial certainty that will hopefully improve form on the pitch.