Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Thailand News
Thai baht goes from top-performing to worst-hit currency in Asia
Before the pandemic, the Thai baht was the strongest-performing currency…
- Things To Do
Top 5 best island tours in Phuket
Phuket is surrounded by numerous islands waiting to be explored.…
- Tourism News
Hotels hope for increase in foreign tourists to offset slump in domestic demand
Hotels in Thailand’s normally busy tourist hotspots are hoping that…
- Phuket News
New Covid-19 infections drop, still worrisome for Phuket Sandbox
Following a concerning spike in Covid-19 cases this weekend, the…
- Phuket News
18 infections today in Phuket creeps closer to 90/week threshold
Today saw an infection spike in new local Covid-19 cases…
- Phuket News
Phuket company plans to pitch “Diving Sandbox” for liveaboard trips
A local diving company is working on a project to…
- Thailand News
Former Phuket tour guide suspected of drowning in Phuket
A former Phuket tour guide, who was previously denied entry…
- Phuket News
“Sandboxers” can travel to specified islands and beaches after 7 days in Phuket
A new rule for the “Phuket Sandbox” was passed allowing…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Vaccinologist AP Helen – Part 2, Bodies in BKK streets, alternative flights
Second part of an interview with Associate Professor Helen Petousis…
- Covid-19 News
Yet another update to rules for entering Phuket, new exceptions
Perhaps feeling restless as it had been a day or…
- Phuket News
UPDATE: Details from woman who escaped Phuket Sandbox
In an update to a story that broke yesterday, more…
- Phuket News
New Phuket checkpoint rules see 392 people denied yesterday
New restrictions for entering Phuket announced Sunday went into effect…
- Phuket News
Boat tours to nearby islands offered to Phuket “Sandbox” travellers
“Phuket Sandbox” tourists can travel to nearby islands on special…
- Phuket News
Sandbox traveller escaped to Chon Buri, faces prosecution
A person who came into Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox…
- Phuket News
Bus services in and out of Phuket suspended for the next 2 weeks
For the next 2 weeks, all interprovincial bus services entering…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Food Panda controversy, the Billionaire space race, Covid updates
Today Tim and Able will discuss the food panda controversy…
- Best of
Phuket’s best local seafood restaurants
If there’s one thing you have to do in Phuket,…
- Phuket News
All domestic travellers entering Phuket need to be vaccinated against Covid-19
All domestic travellers entering Phuket must be vaccinated against Covid-19…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Sandbox report card, Flightus Interruptus, poll results
(Sorry, internet cut out near the end of the program)…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Fortress Bangkok, Samui and Phuket Sandbox update
Today Tim and Jay talk with Friso and Greg…
- Phuket News
Phuket officials concerned over “Sandboxers” who test positive for Covid on arrival
Out of the so-called “Sandboxers” who tested positive for Covid-19…
- Covid-19 News
Covid UPDATE: 10,082 new infections, provincial numbers
This morning the public health department has announced 10,082 new…
- Phuket News
Phuket Sandbox looking ahead to Russian, UK travellers
While the daily rollercoaster ride of the Phuket Sandbox tourist…
- Phuket News
11 new local Covid-19 infections today in Phuket
While Covid-19 infections are still relatively low in the Phuket…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | The Thai time machine, Thai paperwork and red tape, Covid update
Have you ever experienced Thai time? Thai time seems to…
- Covid-19 News
Bars can reopen in Rawai Phuket.. but not like we hoped
The moment we have all been waiting for has finally…
- Phuket News
Meeting reveals Thai vs foreigners in Phuket Sandbox, other stats
Statistics and data regarding the Phuket Sandbox can be cloudy…
- Tourism News
Royal Thai Army to help tighten overland checkpoint into Phuket
Following reports of insufficient security on the land borders into…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | What are your rights in Thailand? Sandbox and Samui Plus update
Today Tim and Sumi talk with Benjamin Hart from Integrity…
- Tourism News
Officials argue most leaving Sandbox aren’t unhappy
Nothing shows confidence more than repeatedly shouting “fake news.” But…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Samui Reopens tomorrow, your responses to the vaccine survey
Today Tim and Able talk with Khun Chat from Bliss…
- Koh Samui News
Slow start for “Samui Plus” reopening, only 33 seats booked for this month
While the “Samui Plus” reopening plan is set to start…
