Phuket Wan - Tourism

Phuket Dive Boat Dead Need Questions Answered

Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:38:49 +0700

Dive Disaster A police investigation into a dive disaster in which seven people died off Phuket has been completed. Are there more questions that require answers? We believe so.

Phuket's Big Banananana. Beat That, Bali

Chutima Sidasathian — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:27:32 +0700

Latest Oh, what a peeling. This giant banana grew by chance in the heart of Old Phuket Town, and Jack of beanstalk fame is said to be seeking the recipe.

Cruises, Aussies High on TAT's Phuket Hit List

Chutima Sidasathian — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:44:18 +0700

Latest The new regional Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand believes the combination of activities on Phuket and a get away to Phang Nga will prove a marketing boon.

MediaWATCH: Sacked Cathay Pilots Win Damages

Phuketwan Reporters — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:47 +0700

Phuket News Digest Hong Kong pilots win lengthy court action; Trouble in Thailand; smoking protest; Clinton calls for Burma pressure; What's inside an Englishman; Dusit enters China.

Flag Marks Special Veterans Day for a Phuket Vet

Phuketwan Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:34:33 +0700

Latest Fortunately, war is just a part of history for most people.Commemorating the fallen and remembering the sacrifices lives on with Remembrance Day and Veterans Day

Phuket's 'Explorers' Get Set for Online Verdict

Phuketwan Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:08:08 +0700

Latest Five couples are awaiting the decision on which couple will be Phuket's 'explorers' in a competition that the Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes will boost visitor numbers.

MediaWATCH: British School Tour 'Visited Patpong'

Phuketwan Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:57:25 +0700

Phuket News Digest Teen British students 'taken to sex show'; US airline pilot 'drunk at Heathrow'; Jetstar flights in security threat; PM visits Phuket; Beauties chose Cape Panwa; Sesame at 40.

British Tourist Found Dead in Bed on Phuket

Phuketwan Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:04:41 +0700

Latest A British touirist is found dead in bed on Phuket, the third British death in two days. There is no indication of foul play in any of the deaths.

Healthy Karon Haul a Good Sign for Phuket's Future

Chutima Sidasathian — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:21:17 +0700

Latest Fishermen could not believe the scale of the school of fish that came to Karon beach this week and gave them their largest haul in living memory. It's a good sign, locals say.

MediaWATCH: China's 'Pirate Power' Sea Change

Phuketwan Reporters — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:40:17 +0700

Phuket news Digest China wants to chase pirates; Burma may free Suu Kyi; Latest Thaksin twists; Minor tips recovery, If; Gorby at the fallen wall; SAS slashes air fares; Red Guard Barack

New Chalong-Patong Road Wins Cabinet Backing

Paweena Petyoi — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:58:24 +0700

Latest Phuket's Governor appears to be ahead on points in his bid to have two key new roads built to improve connections, despite the objections of environmentalists.

No Tap Water for Three Days: Patong Resident

Paweena Petyoi — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:05:29 +0700

Latest One resident says his area in patong has been without tap water for three days and he has had to buy a tank and pump because of concerns about the local supply.

MediaWATCH: Thaksin Tells, And It's Ugly Stuff

Phuketwan Reporter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:01:21 +0700

UPDATE Thaksin in dispute over newspaper report; Belgium appreciates beauty; World Travel Awards results; Quake hits Indonesia; anti corruption demo; Malayasia's big spender.

Phuket's Day at the Duck Race: Photo Special

Phuketwan Reporter — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:16:59 +0700

Photo Special We were off to the races, the rubber duck races, along with all keen Phuket sports fans. And at the inaugural Phuket Community Foundation Race Day, everybody was a winner.

MediaWATCH: US Killing Spree Alarms Muslims

Phuketwan Reporters — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:48:54 +0700

Phuket Digest Fear stalks Muslims after slaughter; Cambodia faceoff grows intense; Thaksin a loser in poll; .Beyonce 'a sex party'; Phuket private jets plan; tuktuk race; 5000 tipped for boat show.

Phuket Tourists in Trouble Win a 'Fly Home' Deal

Chutima Sidasathian — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:49:42 +0700

Latest The Simon Burrowes and Annice Smoel cases damaged tourism in Thailand, even though the offences involved were minor. Phuket's Chief Justice now has a solution.

Upmarket Expat Five Pull Off Phuket Drive-in Heists

Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:02:29 +0700

Latest Five expats have been apprehended as police investigate a series of upmarket heists at Phuket villas. The men are being questioned about fake passports and pillaging the homes.

MediaWATCH: Phuket Police Pursue Serial Snatchers

Phuketwan Reporters — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:04:29 +0700

Phuket Digest Police believe a pair of Phuket bag snatchers struck five times in three hours; Thaksin crosses border; Soldier shootout shocks US; New TAT Phuket chief; Christian theme park.

Flights, Camera, Action! Phuket's Reality Check

Alan Morison — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:03:21 +0700

Latest Phuket arrivals and departures are improving but it's not quite time to hang out the ''no vacancies'' sign that some officials seem to think may be necessary any day now.

MediaWATCH: Thailand Recalls Envoy Over Thaksin

Phuketwan Reporters — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:56 +0700

UPDATE Envoy recalled after fugitive former PM Thaksin finds a friend; British tourist missing; Obama's half brother speaks out; Thai resorts ''at full occupancy''; Shanghai wins a Disneyland.