Think of Phuket and the chances are many travel professionals may conjure up images of an overcrowded, over-commercialized, overpriced corner of Thailand that is best avoided. Recently I revisited Phuket and was amazed (pun intended) at the choices available for couples wanting a destination wedding or honeymoon that is original and affordable. Read the rest of this entry …

Those hoping to spend this weekend basking in sunshine on Phuket beaches will be disappointed, if the predictions are anything to go by. The weekend is expected to be a washout. Chokchai Patarayongphaisarn, a Phuket Meteorological Department forecaster, predicted the heavy rain pouring down over Phuket would continue until Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry …

Although the overall housing and real estate market in Thailand has been slowed this year, the demand for luxury villas in Phuket has remained steady. The popular holiday destination in Thailand has seen transactions for luxury villas hit THB 3.5 billion in the first half of 2009, according to a report from consultants C9 Hotelworks. Read the rest of this entry …