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Phuket's Best Food Still Tastes Great

Restaurants of the Years Phuketwan has reviewed some of the best-value eating on the holiday island down the years and we’re pleased to say all the top restaurants are still in good shape.

Police reject call for Koh Tao case review

BANGKOK: Police have brushed aside calls for a review of the Koh Tao murder case and insist certain groups have tried to exploit the issue to rally protests against the death sentences handed down on Thursday (Dec 24) to two Myanmar migrant workers convicted in the case.

Britain sends in more troops as historic city floods

UNITED KINGDOM: Britain’s government dispatched more troops on Sunday to tackle “unprecedented” flooding in northern England which has forced hundreds to flee their homes, including in the historic tourist city of York.

New Indigo Brand First for Patong in 2018 on Phuket

Latest One of the best-regarded of the world’s hotel companies, IHG is bringing a new brand to the resort market on Phuket with the opening of a Hotel Indigo in 2018.

Illegal Phuket Resorts Face Crackdown as Scofflaw List is Delivered to Authorities

Latest A crackdown on illegal accommodation on Phuket is expected soon as industry leaders deliver a list of lawbreakers they blame for a 15-20 percent drop in revenue.

PhuketWATCH American Killed in Phuket Motorcycle Crash; China Ends One Child Policy; Drought ...

Phuket Updating Digest Thailand suffered severe drought in 2015; American killed in Phuket motorcycle crash; Erawan Shrine blast low point of year; Cruise passengers suffer sickness outbreak.

Asean Today: Guinness With Zero Alcohol; Miners Escape Landslide; Scammer Flees With $S10m

Latest Guinness produced with zero alcohol; Jade mine collapse kills just a few; 10 Christians dead in Philippines slaughter; Singapore scammer escapes with $S10 million; Protesters stay on island.

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