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Phuket infrastructure improvements on the way

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Phuket infrastructure improvements on the way

Phuket’s infrastructure, such as road and air transport and telephone lines, are about to get short and long-term improvements.

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Phuket attracting more international schools

Posted on May 27th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Phuket attracting more international schools

Phuket is rapidly becoming a mecca for international schools to set up on with two new schools announcing they will open on the island.

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Patong One Way Road System Would Favour Tourists

Posted on May 18th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Patong One Way Road System Would Favour Tourists

Help may be in sight for those tourists wanting an early glimpse of Patong Bay when arriving in the city from the airport as city fathers debate changing its controversial one-way system…again.

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Phuket English Language Media Wars Heat Up

Posted on May 2nd, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Phuket English Language Media Wars Heat Up

Phuket’s media wars in newspapers and radio are getting intense as new entrants put pressure on the established players.

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New MICE Centre Proposed for Phuket

Posted on May 1st, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

New MICE Centre Proposed for Phuket

MICE is a growing business on Phuket so the announcement that a MICE centre, designed in the shape of a marine turtle, will be built gives the business on the island a boost.

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Travel Phuket In Style: Stretch Limo Service Starts

Posted on May 1st, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Travel Phuket In Style: Stretch Limo Service Starts

Stretch limousines are standard transport for the Hollywood glitterati when attending a movie premiere or award shows like the Oscars.

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Phuket Tourism Bounces Back Solidly at Songkran Festival

Posted on April 24th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Phuket Tourism Bounces Back Solidly at Songkran Festival

Phuket is famous for bouncing back from all types of adversity such is its reputation as a premier tourist destination.

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New Phuket Provincial Administration Organization hospital to open in May

Posted on March 21st, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

New Phuket Provincial Administration Organization hospital to open in May

Phuket gets a new hospital in May to relieve pressure on already over crowded hospital facilities on the island.

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Phuket Visitor Arrivals Soar Skyward in 2010

Posted on February 17th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Phuket Visitor Arrivals Soar Skyward in 2010

Phuket International Airport saw a 22% increase in passenger arrivals to 3.5 million in 2010 over 2009 as direct flights from China, Australia, Russia and the Middle East boosted numbers.

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Brush Restaurant To Paint New Art Scene On Phuket

Posted on February 15th, 2011 by Alastair Carthew

Brush Restaurant To Paint New Art Scene On Phuket

John Underwood has a vision for Phuket’s art scene: create a centre of excellence where artists of every hue can gather and display their works.

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