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…
- 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…
- 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
Bus services in and out of Phuket suspended for the next 2 weeks
For the next 2 weeks, all interprovincial bus services entering…
- 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
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…
- Covid-19 News
Bars can reopen in Rawai Phuket.. but not like we hoped
The moment we have all been waiting for has finally…
- 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…