Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Covid-19 News
Wednesday Covid Update: Record high of 16,533 new cases
A record high of 16,533 new Covid-19 cases were reported…
- Phuket News
“Phuket Sandbox” still on, provincial restrictions set after uptick in Covid-19
The “Phuket Sandbox” is still on, but the uptick in…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket officials add new layers of restrictions, Central closed for 7 days
It’s starting to get real in Phuket. New measures have…
- Phuket News
Phuket vice governor says “Sandbox” tourists aren’t scared off by Covid situation
Thailand’s latest and most severe wave of Covid-19 isn’t scaring…
- 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
Phuket “car mob” protest demands the removal of PM, calls for mRNA vaccines
Hundreds of cars and motorcycles drove through Phuket in a…
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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…
- 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…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Interview with vaccinologist, Andaman Sandbox, Covid updates
Click the link to watch… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYVl2S0zg24 Today Tim and Jay…
- 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
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…
- Travel
Top 5 budget hotels in Phuket
Phuket is a beautiful island with so many exciting things…
- 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 | 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…
- Covid-19 News
Home Covid-19 test kits approved, but not for travel
With Covid-19 on the rise, screening kit shortages have left…
- 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…
- 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…
- Phuket News
Travellers from “dark red” and “red” zones must be vaccinated to enter Phuket
Those who aren’t vaccinated against Covid-19, and are travelling from…
