The world's top acrobatic troop flew into Phuket for the Chinese New Year Celebration.

A young girl and her aunt lost their possessions to a house fire this week, leaving them penniless for their monthly motorbike rent and the girl's school fees.

Chalong Police arrested two suspects for the armed robbery a currency exchange booth in Phuket in late November.

MP Prompong Noppaarit said government officials are suspected of being involved with the perserved forest's encroachment at Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga.

Children across Phuket celebrated national children day in style this week with fun activities and stage performances put on by a variety of organizations.

Phuket is preparing an extravagant celebration to ring in the Year of the Dragon at Chinese New Year next week.

The Simon Star Cabaret show, Phuket's third ladyboy extravaganza, opened on Thurday.

A government representative was in Phuket this week to investigate a case involving allegedly illegally issued land titles.

A Phuket newsman was shot dead by a man riding pillion on a motorbike last week. Wisut "Ae Inside" Tangwitthayaporn was driving with his wife to Provincial Hall in Phuket Town when he was ambushed.

Famed Australian artist and regular Phuket visitor Christopher Hogan is raising money for local Thai kids through donations to a 350 tile mural he has painted.

Former England cricket international and TV personality Phil Tufnell spent an evening with Phuket's cricket enthusiasts and VIP guests at The Village Coconut Island last week.

Petrol and gasohol prices on Phuket were to rise on January 11.

Phuket City Police Superintendent Chonasit Wattanavrangku this week met Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha to formally introduce himself and to deliver a New Year's gift basket.

Police have arrested three members of a major methamphetamine trafficking ring operating throughout Phuket that is allegedly masterminded by a 'kingpin' resident behind the walls of Phuket Provincial Prison, officials said today.

After a year the case of a young woman selling fruit on Surin Beach who was beaten up by men in broad daylight, has been reopened.