Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- World News
SE Asia’s most popular islands still ‘on hold’ as they wait to re-open to international tourists
Foreign tourists may be allowed back on to Boracay’s famed…
- Phuket News
Phuket eyes October 1 as launch date for “Safe and Sealed” tourism plan
The Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, says his ministry…
- Economy News
Phuket drivers, tour operators ask Toyota for loan grace period
With the drastic decline in tourism, dozens of van and…
- Phuket News
Motorcyclist dies on his way to Bangla Bike Night
A Kuwaiti man died on his way to Bangla Bike…
- Tourism News
Phuket proposes to welcome tourists by November
PHOTO: Willy Thuan Phuket business owners are pressing forward with…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Showers expected today just about everywhere around Thailand
More rain on the way through the forecast period, especially…
- Phuket News
Dozens of Burmese, Thai workers demand back pay, benefits in Phuket
An estimated 100 Burmese and Thai workers went to Phuket…
- Phuket News
Korean man in Phuket suicide
In an apparent suicide, the body of a South Korean…
- Environment News
PHIST – Asia’s largest online tourism event, returns this September
PHIST, the Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism, is set…
- Phuket News
Truck goes for a swim at Phuket beach – VIDEO
Visitors to Phuket’s Yanui Beach on the island’s southwest coast…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket seeks to diversify after Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to cripple Thailand’s vital tourism sector,…
- Phuket News
Man arrested for stealing Phuket ambulance
A man has been arrested in Phang Nga after allegedly…
- Covid-19 News
5 star hotels in Phuket to offer alternative state quarantine facilities
14 luxury hotels in Phuket have applied to be considered…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s tourist magnets deserted and desperate
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, bird flu, SARS, political upheavals,…
- Phuket News
Phuket to get 3 billion baht medical tourism hub
Plans are underway for a 3 billion baht medical hub…
- Expats
In reversal, Australian embassy will provide visa extension letters
A number of embassies in Bangkok are saying that they…
- Hot News
Thai VietJet offers 50% off baggage and domestic flight discounts
Thai VietJet is reportedly offering a 50% discount on baggage…
- Opinion
Two years ago – remembering Phuket’s Phoenix boat tragedy
“There were 13 children that died in this disaster. Many…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand targeting specific Chinese provinces for “tourism bubble”
Thailand’s minister of tourism and sports says his ministry will…
- Crime News
Officials raid 2 Phuket casinos, arresting 87 illegal gamblers
Officials have raided 2 Phuket casinos resulting in 87 people…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket’s Sirinat National Park to open again from Wednesday
Sirinat National Park, along the west coast of the north…
- Economy News
International medical hub proposed by outgoing Phuket governor
Local Thai media reported that Phuket has proposed a new…
- Opinion
Thailand tourism recovery- are we doing enough?
OPINION by Andrew J Wood The wheels of Thailand’s tourism industry…
- Tourism News
Phuket Airport is open for business. Flights available today.
Phuket International Airport is open from today. This island’s airport,…
- Phuket News
6 fisherman rescued from Phuket waters after their longtail boats sink – VIDEO
2 longtail boats carrying 6 fishermen sank in high seas…
- Phuket News
Long road to recovery for Phuket property sector
The Vice-President of the Phuket Real Estate Association says there…
- Phuket News
Russians stranded in Phuket finally allowed to fly home
78 Russian tourists who were stranded in Phuket and surrounding…
- Phuket News
Foreigner arrested after selling fake tickets to tourists
A Russian man was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly selling…
- Phuket News
Provinces remind people about wearing face masks
Individual provinces are stepping up safety measures since the roll…
- Crime News
Police investigating a double murder and suicide in Lampang
Police in the northern province of Lampang were called to…
- Covid-19 News
They arrived! One Thai/Australian family’s battle to re-unite.
Common sense has prevailed and the uphill task faced by…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor courts envoys of 16 nations to promote tourism
“I would like Phuket to organise activities leading the consulates…
