Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Tourism News
Koh Samui eyes August 1 reopening, “Samui Sealed Route”
While Phuket’s July 1 reopening is hotly debated, Koh Samui…
- Phuket News
Best-case for Phuket’s Sandbox: up to 1.2 million tourists, Kasikorn predicts
Up to 1.2 million foreign tourists could travel to Thailand…
- Tourism News
14 day Phuket stay cuts predicted sandbox arrivals in half
The Tourism and Sports Ministry admitted today that the last-minute…
- Phuket News
Police crack down on drugs in Phuket neighbourhoods
In an ongoing effort to crack down on drugs in…
- Covid-19 News
Thursday Covid Update: 2,310 new cases and 43 deaths
2,310 new Covid-19 infections were reported today by the Centre…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Phuket sandbox, streaming services, high-speed rail in Thailand
Tim, Bill and Able chat about the latest news stories…
- Expats
Mass vaccination campaign starts today, first phase includes foreigners in “at risk” groups
“All foreign nationals on Thai soil are included in the…
- Covid-19 News
Many who pre-registered for vaccine had their appointments cancelled today
Many people who pre-registered for vaccines got phone calls this…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Hotel woes, Phuket sandbox, your comments | June 7
Today Bill and Tim speak to KP Ho,the co-founder of…
- Phuket News
Confidence low in Phuket as sandbox hopes marred by rules and restrictions
As Phuket prepares for its July 1 re-opening to vaccinated…
- Tourism News
Thai Airways to fly 5 Phuket routes to Europe
With several airlines in the Middle East announcing July 1…
- Tourism News
Phuket Sandbox to be approved by Cabinet on Monday
It’s official, sort of. After months of kicking sand around,…
- Visa Information
UPDATE: Phuket Sandbox – Changes to travelling back to Thailand
Yes, there are some more details, about the Phuket ‘sandbox’…
- Best of
Top 10 Must Visit Destinations in Thailand
Who hasn’t longed for a getaway to escape the trials…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai launches website for expats to register for Covid-19 vaccination
The northern province of Chiang Mai has launched a website…
- Thailand News
Emirates and Etihad announce July Phuket flights
Joining in support of reopening Phuket, Emirates Airlines and Etihad…
- Thailand News
Phuket bust nabs 2 men with drugs valued at 5.3 million baht
2 men in Phuket town were arrested on Tuesday for…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | More 7-11s for Thailand, US expats seek vaccine help, Covid figures
Bill, Tim and guest Peter go through all the latest…
- Tourism News
Thailand’s quarantine hotels consider move to hybrid model
Hotels currently operating as alternative state quarantine facilities are considering…
- Tourism News
KLM to introduce Amsterdam – Phuket flights from October
KLM has announced an expansion to its network from this…
- Phuket News
Water outage in Pa Khlok, Phuket tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, there will be a water outage in Phuket’s…
- Covid-19 News
UPDATE: Phuket extends current Covid restrictions from June 1 “until further notice”
UPDATE: Today’s planned vaccination of foreign staff and teachers at…
- Thailand News
Phuket reopens: Parents must be vaccinated, children can come too
Good news for parents of international travellers… if you got…
- Phuket News
TAT re-confirms Phuket’s reopening date of July 1
The Thai PM, and the CCSA, have confirmed that Phuket’s…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket Gov issues English letter urging Covid-19 compliance
This afternoon Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew issued a direct letter,…
- Phuket News
Phuket study confirms Sinovac vaccine offers 80% protection
A study on the southern island of Phuket indicates that…