Phuket Latest News

THAILAND: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Thailand’s aviation sector, setting the stage for possible worldwide bans of Thai-registered airlines.

Latest Phuket police will probably be asked to intensify scrutiny of known ‘‘bikie’’ gang members after an Australian who was a Hell’s Angel is abducted and killed in Pattaya.

Latest Just-released graphics take motorists on Phuket on a dream run through the Patong Tunnel, seen by many as a vital project to ease congestion and safety issues.

Phuket Updating Digest Arrest warrant issued for kidnap Aussie; Thailand’s air downgrade; PM to host trafficking summit; Phuket journalists worry over dismissed case; NY Times goes blank.

Around the Region Malaysia may lift drinking age to 21; AirAsia crash caused by technocal fault and pilots; Lamborghini crashes, kills while racing Ferrari; Marine guilty of transgender death.

PHUKET: As the Thai government continues to roll out mega-projects in Phuket and elsewhere throughout the country, the question of how to attract major foreign investment by offering protection has reared its head again.

PHUKET: Phoebe Boonkerd has been appointed Wellness Director of Amatara Resort & Wellness. A well-rounded wellness professional with more than 15 years of experience as a therapist, naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist and yoga teacher, Ms Boonkerd will oversee all aspects of the resort’s full-service spa and wellness offering.

PHUKET: IKEA, the renowned furniture and home furnishing retailer from Sweden, officially opened the doors to its first “Pick-up & order point” in Southeast Asia, right here in Phuket, on Friday last week (Nov 27) with a ceremony attended by Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada.

PHUKET: Premier luxury car import company TSL Auto celebrated the passing a new milestone last weekend with the official unveiling of its expanded showroom and the announcement of a renewed drive in customer service.