Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Tourism News
Phuket’s governor calls for help in restoring island’s economy
The governor of Phuket has likened the southern province to…
- Thailand Protest News
Sri Panwa Phuket getting social media flak after owner criticises pro-democracy protest leader
The owner of a luxury resort on the Thai island…
- Tourism News
Thailand details new visa strategy to welcome rich tourists
The Thai government has revealed their detailed strategy to bring…
- Thailand News
Phuket residents going hungry after local government assistance runs out
Residents in Phuket, particularly those living in and around the…
- Road deaths
9 year old killed after truck hydroplaned into Phuket restaurant and shop
A 9 year old girl was killed after a pickup…
- Events
Phuket’s ‘Boat Splash’ welcomes everyone for some fun in the sun
Disabled Sailing Thailand are organising Phuket’s first Boat Splash on…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | New visa update, Dengue spike | September 16, 2020
Daily news and updates on video, hosted by Tim Newton.…
- Phuket News
Missing retired police officer found pinned under tree in Patong
A retired police officer’s body has been found in Patong,…
- Crime News
Phuket health chief supports medical cannabis cultivation
Phuket’s health chief says he backs the production of medical…
- Phuket News
Phuket police arrest man for using ‘hookah’ pipes
A 29 year old Isaan resident has been arrested by…
- Visa Information
Plan for long-term visitors set for October
After months of discussing plan after plan, Thailand will have…
- Phuket News
Not so fast! Phuket’s plans to reopen slow down
“We have to rely on domestic tourism demand for now…
- Phuket News
Phuket airport sees increase in domestic arrivals over long weekend
The general manager of Phuket airport, Thanee Chuangchoo, says domestic…
- Phuket News
Phuket Airport prepares for eventual launch of tourist pilot project
Phuket Airport carried out a trial run yesterday, going over…
- Thailand News
Boy dies after 100 squat punishment, school apologises to the family
A student died sometime after being forced to do jump…
- Tourism News
Phuket launches app, passengers rate taxi drivers
How was your taxi ride? Passengers will soon be able…
- Phuket News
Phuket re-opening could be postponed
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says plans to re-open Phuket…
- Phuket News
Phuket beach to ban pet dogs, but strays are okay
Don’t bring your dog to Phuket’s Nai Harn Beach. Stray…
- Tourism News
Eva Air pushes back Phuket flights to July 2021
A new timetable from Taiwan’s Eva Air indicates a delay…
- World News
Vietnam ready to take off, international flights start this month
Vietnam is gearing up for international flights and some trips…
- Politics News
MP proposes opening casinos in Thailand, legalising online gambling
A Thai politician is pushing for the legalisation of gambling…
- Crime News
Phuket man arrested for posing as a monk, asking for money
A man allegedly posing as a monk to solicit donations…
- Tourism News
Plan on the table to allow Europe’s ‘snowbirds’ into Thailand for up to 9 months
Another day, another ‘plan’ flown up the pole to see…
- Thailand News
There is no date for the reopening of general tourism in Thailand, except Phuket
Deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul says Thailand will not be…
- Crime News
Police do nothing as alleged gangster threatens Phuket family
A Phuket woman has posted a video on Facebook showing…
- Covid-19 News
Thai Airways launching direct flights to Phuket for “Safe & Sealed” campaign
Thai Airways is dusting off its fleet and getting ready…
- Phuket News
Phuket Rail goes through its first public hearing, with a few modifications
Phuket’s light rail/tram, and much-discussed, public transport system has had…
- Thailand News
“30 day minimum travel for tourists to Thailand” – False news
“Thailand has announced that foreign tourists will have to stay…
- Tourism News
Will Phuket’s ‘safe and sealed’ campaign attract foreign tourists?
Summer starts to wane in the northern hemisphere with thoughts…
- Business News
Thailand’s retail and property markets adapt and move online
Tourism, property, retail – 3 sectors of the Thai economy…































