Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Tourism News
Despite struggles, Phuket tourists are happy to be here
One thing many forget when they’re considering the condition of…
- Phuket News
Last-minute announcement: Colourful Phuket month-long festival
Never one for last-minute planning, the Thai government has announced…
- Covid-19 News
Vietjet urges testing after Phuket passenger gets Covid-19
Budget airline operator Vietjet Air put out a statement addressing…
- Thailand News
Thailand still plans to fully reopen on October 15, despite Covid-19 uptick
Despite the recent and most severe wave of Covid-19 infections…
- Phuket News
Phuket Sandbox trickle: Friday’s arriving international flights
The Phuket Sandbox scheme is off the ground and the…
- Thailand video news
GMT | Phuket Sandbox, East vs West ‘misunderstandings’, Live from Cafe Waya
Today Tim and Sumi talk with Ajarn Colin G about…
- Covid-19 News
Friday Covid Update: Another record high, 61 deaths and 6,087 new cases
Another record high in Covid-related deaths and an uptick in…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Record Covid numbers, Thai restaurant revolt, new field hospitals | July 1
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, is ordering an additional 1,500…
- Covid-19 News
Thursday Covid Update: Cases and deaths spike amid Phuket reopening
Just as Phuket is reopening to foreign tourists, Thailand’s current…
- Tourism News
Phuket reopens but botched preparation limits travellers
So Phuket is finally reopened with today marking the start…
- Covid-19 News
PM orders 1,500 extra field hospital beds as infections surge in central Thailand
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered an additional 1,500…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Sandbox starts, Bangkok hamburgers, curfews announced
Today Tim and Bill commemorate the re-opening of tourism in…
- Tourism News
Small businesses fear Phuket Sandbox will leave them behind
With the Phuket Sandbox reopening just hours away, many businesses…
- Tourism News
Thailand tourism officials predict best and worst case scenarios for reopening
The best-case scenario in Thailand’s reopening… 3 million foreign tourist…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Phuket Sandbox, No money, no honey, no GDP | June 29
As the southern island of Phuket gets ready to re-open…
- Crime News
Alleged drug dealing couple arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Yesterday, a couple was arrested in the southern Thai province…
- Tourism News
Welcome back home: Phuket’s message to the world, echoes its X-Factor, its people
“As the countdown to the Sandbox hits seven days, resort…
- Visa Information
Latest info for arriving in Phuket from July 1 – Sandbox update
The latest official traveller advice for the Phuket Sandbox has…
- Tourism News
Full text of Phuket Sandbox order released in English
Today, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew signed Phuket Province Order No.…
- Thailand News
Update list of high/medium/low risk countries for travelling to Thailand
Update: Under the “Phuket Sandbox” and “Samui Plus” travel models,…
- Thailand video news
GMT Live | Bangkok Covid situation, Klongtoey slums, Sandbox squabbles
In today’s episode Tim and Bill talk with Greg Lange…
- Tourism News
TAT claims 1,500 travellers arriving in Phuket July 1
The much-maligned and restriction heavy Phuket Sandbox plan might open…
- Tourism News
List of countries by Covid-19 risk level, classified by Thailand’s DDC
Under the “Phuket Sandbox” and “Samui Plus” travel models, travellers…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor outlines plans to track and trace foreign arrivals
The governor of Phuket says the authorities and provincial officials…
- Tourism News
Phuket governer reviews rules, new details for July 1 arrivals
In announcing what is expected for the first arrivals in…
- Tourism News
CCSA gives details on “Phuket Sandbox” and “Samui Plus” travel schemes
The “Phuket Sandbox” and “Samui Plus” travel schemes were approved…
- Tourism News
Sandbox could be revised, cancelled if Covid-19 outbreaks occur
With Phuket scheduled to reopen to international travellers next Friday,…
- Phuket News
It’s happening: Phuket sandbox approved by Cabinet
It’s been talked about until the buffalo came home –…
- Phuket News
Restrictions loosen in Phuket, alcohol allowed in restaurants
Restrictions in Phuket have loosened, allowing restaurants to resume selling…
- Environment News
Oil slick and ‘tar balls’ wash up on Phuket’s beaches – what caused it?
What caused it? We visit Nai Yang beach as volunteers…
