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Myanmar (Burmese) airline, Air Bagan, has announced direct flight between Yangon (Rangoon) in Myanmar and Phuket. Scheduled to start on April 11th, the airline will provide two scheduled flights per week.

Liverpool Legends, a team made up of ex Liverpool Football Club players, are set to play two friendly games against The Legends of Thailand.

Intercontinental Hotels Group boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, have announced the opening of their first hotel and resort in Naithon Beach, Phuket, Thailand.

Laguna Hotels & Resorts have announced the sale of Laguna Beach Resort in Phuket to Real Estate Capital Asia Partners. Currently the resort is jointly owned by RHI Group and Laguna Hotels & Resorts.

Twinpalms Phuket Resort, a five-star hotel located in Surin, Phuket, Thailand has announced ambitious plans to expand within the next two years.

The Phuket Meteorlogical Department has reported a record 77 millimeters of rainfall in January 2011. Usually one of the driest months in Phuket, the unusual rainfall is being attributed to the La Niña effect.

One of Phuket's longest established hotels, The Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, is set to change management from Starwood Hotels to Banyan Tree's Angsana Hotels and Resorts brand.

Registration for The Bay Regatta 2011 took place today just off the East Coast of Phuket. The organiser, Ao Chalong Yacht Club, said they had received entries from Asia, USA and Europe.

As the Chinese New Year gets underway in Phuket, Thailand. Phuket is already reaping the rewards as tourists descend to the Island for the festivities.

One of Thailand's largest hotel and resort groups, Amari Estates, has announced the expansion of its Baan Krating brand in Khao Lak and Phuket.