Phuket Latest News

Latest The Phuketwan case, with an appeal by the Royal Thai Navy still possible, is singled out for special mention as the European parliament calls for Thailand to swiftly return to democracy.

Phuket Updating Digest Tourist numbers from China to Thailand leap; Questions that Asean must ask about the haze; Thailand objects to Euro parliament’s criticism; All Blacks win.

Around the region Tourism better than logging for elephants; Haze will continue to poison Asean; Singapore rated more highly; China warns US on warship challenge.

PHUKET: One of the Bangla security guards involved in the vicious beating of two Australian tourists early Wednesday morning is believed to have attacked an expat Tourist Police volunteer just days earlier.

For all those who enjoy a Sunday brunch, you’ll be glad to learn that Xana Beach Club is bringing back its hugely popular ‘Sunday Fun Brunch’ on October 11.

Founder of Electrical Marine, Damian Barrett has been installing solar systems on and off Phuket for more than a decade. One of his early solar projects was at a resort on Koh Rang, where he installed three stand-alone hybrid solar systems, combined for 35-kilowatts.

BOXING: Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao announced Wednesday (Oct 7) he would likely retire next year after one last fight to focus on a career in politics, hopefully as a senator.

GREECE: For the thousands of refugees and migrants landing on its beaches every day, Greece’s Lesbos island is a step to safety and a brighter future in Europe.

SOUTH AFRICA: Deep in the Soweto badlands, between car scrap shops and evangelical churches, a diminutive teenage girl showcases her determination to become South Africa’s greatest “spinning” star.