phuket News

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Is the island of Phuket booming, it is according to recent articles in Phuket newspapers and amongst many Real Estate agents. What are your thoughts?

Inconsistent prices in Phuket? who really decides on the price of Property in Phuket? The Agent with a general overview of the market or the seller who has personal pride?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has unveiled plans to double tourist arrivals by 2014. With a budget of 500 million baht and a new slogan "The miracle years of amazing Thailand".

I often get offered property deals which don't make it onto our website. Because they get sold before we have time to add them. So many of them are selling at a big discount.

‘Boathouse’ is the new name for completely renovated Mom Tri’s Boathouse. Beachfront Boathouse Wine & Grill – a continuous winner of Thailand Tatler ‘Best Restaurants’ and Wine Spectator awards since 1995 – will keep its original name.

Less than a month after it was launched, Thai Travel News.net has managed to achieve a strong readership of almost 6,000 hits per month. To celebrate this incredible feat, we are offering discounted advertising, aimed at benefiting small businesses

Proposals for the Phuket light railway seem to be finally gathering pace, after more than a decade of waiting. Dohwa Engineering President visited Phuket this week to assess the scheme's viability.

The new Srisoonthorn Bridge linking Phuket to mainland Thailand and Phang Nga Province is open. To mark the event, Phuket Highways Chief made the first trip across.

Frog on a stick tastes a bit like chicken. It's barbecued at the roadside and served with chilli sauce.

The Beckham's own a US$6,675,600 villa in Koh Samui. But why did they choose Koh Samui? Is it quieter than Phuket with its unspoilt beaches?

Satisfied guests reward the boutique resort with a high score for excellence on the user generated travel website. 

Phuket's Banyan Tree Spa has officially opened its first spa in Singapore. Located on the 55th floor of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.

The feasibility for the controversial tunnel project from Kathu to Patong was presented by engineering consultants at a meeting at Royal Phuket City Hotel this week. The six billion baht project includes two one-way tunnels, each 1,600 metres long.

Thai telecoms company AIS has announced it will begin rolling out its new 3G wireless network by the end of July. But negotiations could breakdown as TOT may sign a 3G roaming agreement with Thai telecom's operator, CAT Telecom.

A guide to the benefits of staying in a luxury holiday villa in Phuket, Thailand rather than a hotel.

TrueVisions, the Thai satellite and cable TV operator, has announced it will be expand its high definition (HD) TV services in Phuket.

In a first for PTIS International School, a group of young people has just completed a sailing expedition as part of their International Award (IA), otherwise known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Renting a villa or apartment long term is becoming very popular in Thailand especially in resort areas such as Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui. Many would be buyers are deciding to hold off and rent while they get to know the area without any risk.

If you are considering buying property in Thailand you will probably be interested in this free guide. It should help you to avoid the most common pitfalls and scams.

We are excited to announce a major renovation of the Boathouse and adjacent property . During the renovation the hotel and both restaurants will remain closed. Reopening is scheduled for 1 October 2011

Rather than stay in separate hotel rooms in Phuket, why not rent a holiday villa or apartment for your family or group. Villa rentals offer a great alternative to Phuket hotels, with properties all around the island, there is one to suit everyone.

A new multi-agency team has been announced whose purpose is to investigate timeshare property companies operating on Phuket island, Thailand.

Popular tourist destination Phuket Island is seeing plenty of activity announce the Holiday Ferret, a holiday and vacation rental site.

The opening of Srisoonthorn Bridge, which connects Phuket to the Thai mainland, has been postponed until later this year. The bridge dubbed Sarasin Bridge 2 during construction phase was due to open this week.

The Srisoonthorn Bridge, which connects Phuket to the Thai mainland, will open this week as planned. Approved in 2009, at a cost of US$12.5 million, the 655 metre bridge was dubbed 'Sarasin Bridge 2' during construction.

The Surin (ex Chedi) has appointed The Collektion Hotels & Resorts to promote the resort to the Singapore and Hong Kong market. The Surin will open in November 2011 as luxury 5 star resort and The Collektion will be the GSO in the appointed regions.

Ideas for those planning to move to Thailand including the culture, locations and properties. The best advice is to choose a location which best suits your needs and spend time to find the right area and property.

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, the Swiss hotel operator, has announced the opening of their second hotel & resort in Phuket, Thailand; Movenpick Residences Bangtao Beach Phuket.

The Swiss hotel company assumes management of the Residences Laguna Beach Phuket which is perfectly complementing its resort and spa on Karon Beach.

Expedia® has named Millennium Resort Patong Phuket among the top-ranked hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list

Tsunami evacuation practice was held at the Millennium Resort Patong Phuket aiming to reassure guests and employees alike regarding the safety of the warning system.

"Wishes to Share" project is Millennium Resort Patong Phuket's continuing effort to provide love and care throughout the year for orphans and aimed to encourage charity organizations to helping underprivileged people in Phuket and Thailand.

PHUKET, THAILAND(April 26, 2011) On the evening of April 30, 2011, there will be a charity piano concert at Trisara, an ultra luxury resort hotel overlooking the Andaman Sea in Phuket.

A fantastic finals day at the Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2011 saw Karen Rolton star for the Cockatoos and the St Francis Camels from Australia lifting the Cup for the first time.

Former captain of the Australian women's national cricket team Karen Rolton and the former Australian Test cricketer Trevor Chappell return to Phuket this week for the ICC award winning 8th annual Phuket International Cricket Sixes.

If you’ve ever been to Phuket in Thailand during Songkran you'll know, if you want to stay dry, you will have to barricade yourself in your hotel room for the next three days.

A ONE BILLION baht medical hub is being planned for 136 rai at Pa Klok, on Phuket's east coast.

Chalong Pier is gooing over a 200 Milj Bath Makover.

Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha announced the winning design for the Phuket Exhibition and Convention Centre in Mai Khao.

Thailand seems to be a popular place for travellers as Thailand vacation and holiday rental listings increase.

Representatives from property developer Bluepoint Developments Co. Ltd., architects, property agents and media gathered together on 17th March in Patong for the ground-breaking ceremony at Bluepoint Condominiums, Phuket.

A proposal has been submitted for a new marina fifty kilometres across the sea from Phuket Boat Lagoon and three kilometres from Krabi. If the project goes ahead, Port Takola Marina will be located at the mouth of the Krabi River.

The Phuket Exhibition and Convention Centre proposed for Mai Khao Beach is ‘guaranteed’ to be built if the Thailand Democrat Party retains power in the upcoming elections.

The 2011 Phuket International Cricket Sixes, being staged from 12 - 17th April at Karon Stadium, Phuket, Thailand has attracted a bumper field of twenty-four teams flying in from eight countries organisers announced today.

Internationally acclaimed Canadian architect Paul Raff and his Toronto team has carefully designed 20 homes all with sea views within an upscale boutique condominium in the up and coming region of South Patong, Phuket, Thailand

Maikhao Dream Hotels and Resorts, the Thailand based hotel and resort company, have announced their first luxury beachfront resort in Phuket will open on the 2nd April 2011.

Thailand's leading private jet charter service company, MJETS, has announced plans to build a private jet terminal at Phuket International Airport.

Agoda.se, Asiens globala hotellbokningssajt och en del av Nasdaq-noterade priceline.com Inc. (Nasdaq: PCLN), firar Songkran 2011 med fantastiska hotellerbjudanden över hela Thailand.

Myanmar (Burmese) airline, Air Bagan, has announced direct flight between Yangon (Rangoon) in Myanmar and Phuket. Scheduled to start on April 11th, the airline will provide two scheduled flights per week.