Phuket News (Phuket, Thailand)

My friend won't rent an office or buy a house until he’s checked this. And one of my favourite sportsmen, Sir Geoffrey Boycott, swears it helped cure him of cancer.

Do you know there is big game in Phuket, Thailand? It's true. You can find wild boar, deer and even ostrich - if you know where to look.

Yesterday I went to see an apartment near Kamala on the West Coast of Phuket. The owner needs a quick sale, so the price is pretty good.

I love the local Phuket food. But I never really thought about where it came from until the other day.

Today, in the final part of your location guide, let’s take a look at the South East Coast of Phuket, Thailand; Phuket Town and South.

Don’t be surprised if your need for a hip replacement or prostrate surgery lands you on a plane to Thailand.

Over two years ago these apartments in Phuket, Thailand were sold for 21,000,000 Baht (US$ 684,935) each.

The Buddhist festival of Loy Kratong is held annually on the full moon of the twelfth month and is celebrated throughout Thailand.

During the six years that I’ve lived in Phuket, Thailand I have visited just about every property development on the island and got to know all the towns - including the back streets.

Plus your own thirty metres of ocean-front in Phuket, Thailand. And don’t worry about the Poo. Because it is the island you can see in the distance...

As the old cliché goes - property is all about location, location, location.

Last week was one of those weeks. You've heard about everything coming in threes. Well, last week that was definitely true...

Are you interested in making some money? Or getting a 5-star property in Phuket, Thailand at a knock-down price?

Thailand property developer Sansiri launched their new dCondo project in Phuket last weekend and all 556 units sold in record time.

You may be surprised to hear that Thailand has been chosen as the best country in the world for expats to live in.

But in Thailand I think you need your head examined if you are thinking about taking to the roads on two wheels. Not so here.

I've lived in Phuket, Thailand for almost six years now. During that time I've had a lot of fun exploring the island.

If you really want to relax and unwind, there is no better place than Phang Nga Bay just off the East Coast of Phuket, Thailand.

A few days ago I went to a condo owners meeting in Phuket, Thailand. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a lover of meetings.

Derek Lantin's new book is already heading for the best-sellers lists..

Believe it or not - the owner of this property paid 50,000,000 US dollars just for the view...

It is no accident that Patong is the most popular destination in Phuket, Thailand. The town has almost everything you could possibly want.

Be careful who you believe... It could cost you a lot of money. Let me explain. The other day my client went to see a property developer in Phuket on his own.

You could be forgiven for thinking some of the culture and customs here in Phuket, Thailand are a bit bizarre.

Well that's not quite true. But the point is, if you dream of living on a tropical island like Phuket, you probably want to be as close to the beach as you can.

Let's face it, when you get time to visit Phuket the last things you want to think about are staff problems, paying bills and who's meeting you at the airport.

If your Phuket property will be empty for long periods, you’ve probably considered renting it. Obviously you need to buy the right property in the right place.

Well it’s not in Phuket. It’s in Monaco... ‘La Belle Epoque’ was sold to an unnamed Arab Sheik last year. He paid a massive US$305,000,000 for the property.

I bought my first house in Phuket, Thailand over 7 years ago. And it's amazing the tricks some property developers try to pull and have no room for integrity.

I get to see a lot of Phuket property. Too often it’s the same old thing - just slightly different. It’s rare I see something which really stands out.

Roger told me he’d been offered an apartment in Patong, Phuket. It had a bit of an ocean view and was close to the beach. Sounds good, right?

Did you know that a long soak in the bath is good for you? It reduces stress, helps to cure insomnia. The bathrooms at Aelita Villas are so good they've won awards.

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".

According to a report in the Phuket Gazette, The Village, Coconut Island may face legal action for infringing Thai environmental and licensing laws.

While Phuket Boat Lagoon is almost always full marina developers have been looking to Krabi. Krabi Boat Lagoon has announced phase 1 will be complete in November.

The online check-in system for yachts arriving at Phuket's Chalong Marina will finally be launched on the 1st September 2011. An announcement was made by Phuket SIPA at a meeting in Phuket Provincial Hall.

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.

If you have ever thought about retiring, you’ve probably thought about where. Life in Phuket is a bit different to living in Hong Kong, Singapore or Bangkok.

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.

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

If you are looking to buy property in Phuket, Thailand you might be interested in this free guide, 'The Definitive Guide to buying property in Phuket'.

According to UK newspaper The Daily Mail, former Wimbledon ace David Lloyd is being sued by his friend, Greg Rusedski. Rusedski demands Lloyd return US$1.2 million he invested in Lloyd's Cape Sawan luxury villa project in Phuket, Thailand

If you have a penchant for family vacations, you might have noticed that renting a villa on your vacation, instead of a hotel room / suite has become very popular.

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.

We all know that discus fish are probably the most sought after fish for aquariums. Their vibrant colour will truly please anybody who sees it swimming inside an aquarium.

A meeting by the Phuket Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce discussed current market trends and what the future holds for Asia's property markets, Phuket, Bali, Koh Samui, Pattaya and Hua Hin.

International arrivals in Q1 at Phuket Airport rose 25% over the same period last year. It's already looking like a record year for Phuket tourism.

Gulf Press Centre ATM 2011 Special Coverage: Bangkok Hospital Phuket is Excellent Healthcare Provider in Thailand and Phuket is one of the most well-known tourist destinations, and currently, the island has been transformed to a major tourism hub.