The cabinet has approved a 2010 budget that includes ten billion baht funding for Phuket under the Finance Ministry’s ‘Thai Khem Khaeng’ (Strong Thailand) stimulus package. The new budget green lights projects intended to solidify Phuket’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading tourist destinations. It will concern on major airport expansion, roads and transport infrastructure improvement, new schools and construction of an international convention and exhibition center. Read the rest of this entry …

In order for the people showing their hospitality toward the impoverished and orphaned children in Phuket this year Christmas then Phuket International Hospital urging them to buy a toy bear which also stand as the symbol of their affection. Read the rest of this entry …

A monk from Krabi made his way to the Phuket press club office yesterday in an effort to clear his name following a newspaper report that he was breaking the monk’s code of conduct by using a motorbike instead of walking during his morning alms collection. Read the rest of this entry …

Phuket Carnival at Patong 2009 on ‘Phuket Carnival at Patong 2009’ kicked off in style with fireworks, a colorful parade and plenty of activities along the Patong beachfront. The grand opening began at 5:30pm with a welcome speech by Phuket Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop, followed by a parade from the football field all the way along the beach road south to the Holiday Inn. Read the rest of this entry …

The Department of Disease Control is gearing up for a re-emergence of the A(H1N1) virus that causes swine flu. Mrs Sirilak Thaijaroern, director of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) Region 11 Office in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, said that along with the arrival of the cool season, the number of new cases of A(H1N1) is increasing nationwide.

To fight the spread of the disease, the DDC will re-launch public awareness campaigns encouraging people to cover their noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing, avoiding high-risk areas and immediately taking time off from work or study if experiencing flu-like symptoms. Read the rest of this entry …

The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas opened today with over 75% occupancy booked for December and January. The second property of Outrigger in Phuket opened on time in an environment where many hotel openings have been delayed. The opening General Manager, Mr Pieter van der Hoeven, attributed exceptional booking levels from Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia to the resort’s unique value plus space proposition. Read the rest of this entry …