Phuket Gazette

The Phuket Gazette is a weekly English-language tabloid newspaper published in Phuket, Thailand by The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. in Koh Kaew. Parichart Utintu is listed as being the editor and Stephen Fein was the paper's News Editor before accepting a severance package in September, 2012. The paper was established in 1993 by John Magee, and Oranee Hildebrand is the Managing Director. In 2010, Christopher Husted of The Brunei Times became managing editor, replacing Nicholas Davies. Other competitors on the island include the news website PhuketWan and The Phuket Post. The paper was recently revamped and standardized; improvements include new eco-friendly paper, as well as more upmarket cartoons.

The paper is partially owned by and has a partnership agreement with The Nation for printing and the sharing of editorial content.

The Gazette also has a classifieds section and the local television channel, PGTV, which broadcasts a wide variety of popular content, including daily news and public affairs programs.

The paper sponsors and shares content with ThaiVisa.com 'Phuket' Forum.

The Gazette also is a media sponsor for numerous events on the island annually, including many that raise funds for local charities.

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