Heavy rain warning issued PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning this morning (May 16).

It's official folks: Dane's the wurst Phuket's Rawai Mayor reelected AirAsia benefits for Phuket officials B6m cocaine haul inside Phuket parcel Jewellery heist 'mastermind' still on run See more

Four arrested, one on the run after B30m heist UPDATE: Four foreigners suspected of being involved in yesterday’s (May 14) B30 million jewellery robbery are on their way back to Phuket for questioning, while a fifth remains on the run after fleeing from custody.

Red Shirt leaders ditch Phuket rally Phuket protesters blockade at Nai Yang Four options for Chalong-Patong road Quake compensation totals B1.3m in Phuket 'No red shirt village in Phuket' - V/Gov See more

Resistant malaria spreads to Myanmar border THAILAND: Deadly malaria that is resistant to drug treatment has spread rapidly from Cambodia to the border between Thailand and Myanmar, raising concerns of an uncontrollable epidemic, scientists said Thursday.

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Cautious Asians split about gay marriage US President Barack Obama’s ground-breaking support for same-sex marriage was met with applause from beleaguered gay rights campaigners in Asia on Thursday, but also with scorn from hardline opponents.

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Consumer confidence continues to increase Consumer confidence has increased for the fifth consecutive month in April since the flooding last year, while the cost of living index in the same month has reached a 21-month high.

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The quake files: How the Richter Scale works The Richter Scale – the one most commonly used to measure earthquake strength – was devised in 1935 by Charles Richter and Beno Gutenburg of the California Institute of Technology.

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Kenyans blaze Phuket trails PHUKET: Phuket may no longer be off the beaten track for tourists, but it certainly was for around 320 runners on Sunday (May 6) morning.

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Fish fly high at BIS PHUKET: Lightning storms may have interrupted the second day of competition, but it didn’t stop the records tumbling as the British International School Flying Fish swim team dominated their home event.

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Carter could be kicked from All Blacks 10 spot RUGBY: The groin injury continuing to trouble Dan Carter may see the All Blacks ace relieved of kicking duties and shunted from fly-half to inside centre, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has suggested.

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JAMIE'S PHUKET: Thai Hua Phuket History Museum PHUKET: Phuket has several quite good museums: the Thalang National Museum, Phuket Tin Mining Museum, and Chinpracha House are all worth a visit, as is the Thai Hua Museum.

Soi Dog fundraiser raises B450,000 End of era with three Wiggles to stand down New Live 89.5 station manager hits airwaves Back to the Fuhrer: The creators of new sci-fi movie Iron Sky explain why Nazis, the moon and flying saucers make for great entertainment Bollywood star shines at Vijitt, Phuket See more

Catching the tropical flow PHUKET: Another art dinner held by Think Design magazine is in progress at Brush. The waterfront at Kalim beach on Friday night (April 6) is brightly lit and busy with people sitting on the esplanade,

Fire in his heart Waxing lyrical Great work from a cool mind Daydream drawing in Phuket Master of puppets See more

Phuket needs a fresh brew PHUKET: Like wine, coffee has made a big impression in Thailand in recent years, with a growing coffee culture, particularly evident in Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

It's that paella feller The front of the Q Authentic Thai in Patong Chocolate set to music in Phuket Food fun in Vietnam See more

Busy week of art and beach PHUKET: The first week back from the Songkran break was a busy one at the British International School Phuket (BIS).

Phuket girl 2nd in national singing competition Lennard helps KISP settle in A long fight begins to save 175 Philippine languages New Thai scholarship GOMS go to school See more

REVIEW: Battleship Battleship, 131 minutes, Rating: 13+, Director: Peter Berg Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Liam Neeson

Duran Duran to headline London Olympics concert REVIEW: Lockout Islamists threaten to stop Lady Gaga show Phuket's Bliss Beach Ball raises more than B860,000 REVIEW: The Avengers See more

Seeking solutions to environmental woes PHUKET: The famous and beautifully-drawn waves of 19th century Japanese artist Hokusai reared up on the wall like a deadly tsunami behind guest speaker Dr Robert J. Mather, as he addressed the SEEK workshop held at the Royal Phuket Marina on Thursday (March 29).

Dr Paul calls for spiritual change A small village cleans up Seeking a greener island Coral reefs in danger from bread Sediment killing Thai coral reefs See more

JAMIE'S PHUKET: Mixing herbs the old way PHUKET: There's a place on Thalang Road in the heart of Old Phuket Town that always turns heads.

JAMIE'S PHUKET: Tha Sai Seafood, Phang Nga The island of serpents Diving in the deep end JAMIE'S PHUKET: Wat Thamtapan, Phang Nga Heart of the island See more

PHUKET EXPOSED: Able Wanamakok Able Wanamakok, TV Host, MC, MD of AWPR & Marketing

Calming classical playing Island of surprises Phuket Exposed: Ilse Maria Gibson PHUKET EXPOSED: Helene Fallon Wood From taxi driver to media celeb See more

Selling an eco-friendly future PHUKET: Q&A with Claire Chiang, managing director of Banyan Tree Gallery in Laguna.

Phuket Indy Market: More than just shopping Life at the sharp end Absolutely fabulous Foreigner-friendly fashion in Phuket Handmade excellence See more

Village of the dammed PHUKET: I swore last year that I would never again experience or endure another Songkran when happy, and in most cases drunken revellers, took sadistic glee in pouring buckets of bone chilling ice water over my ageing frame.

Exploring the natural wonders of Phang Nga Palace Hotel Tokyo debuts Sofitel So Bangkok introduces The Fifth Element PATA Annual Conference 2012 in Malaysia Newest Novotel opens its doors in Phuket See more