Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Covid-19 News
Covid cluster spreads from Yala to other southern provinces
A Covid cluster in Thailand’s southern province Yala has widened…
- Tourism News
Hotel association survey shows average occupancy at around 6%
A survey carried out by the Thai Hotels Association shows…
- Phuket News
Phuket reports sixth Covid-19 death in current outbreak
The southern island of Phuket, just days away from launching…
- Tourism News
KLM to increase flights to Middle-East, Asia as border restrictions ease
The Dutch carrier KLM plans to increase its flights to…
- Phuket News
Officials predict 600,000 tourists to Phuket following reopening
Despite recent predictions lowering expectations to between 9,000 and 10,000…
- Tourism News
Reopening guidelines for Phuket and Samui
In a press release, the Tourism Authority of Thailand recently…
- Tourism News
Reopening details for Phuket, Samui and beyond laid out
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha made the bold announcement Wednesday that Thailand…
- Tourism News
Sandbox latest, CCSA says all regions reopening must reach 70% local vaccination
Discussions about re-opening Thailand have spread beyond Phuket with the…
- Phuket News
Over 300 Phuket businesses awarded SHA Plus accreditation ahead of re-opening
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has declared the southern island…
- Covid-19 News
Friday Covid Update: 3,058 new cases and 22 deaths
3,058 new Covid-19 cases and 22 coronavirus-related deaths were reported…
- Krabi News
Krabi hotels pin hopes on Phuket sandbox success
Hotel operators in the southern province of Krabi will be…
- Phuket News
Expats in Phuket without a work permit can register for a Covid-19 vaccine
Expats living in Phuket, who do not have a work…
- Tourism News
Survey: 90+% feel bar ban, restrictions hamper Phuket Sandbox
In an “is water wet?”-style survey conducted by Thai Examiner,…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Chris Parker “Retired Working For You”, Auto translate fail, Sandbox update
Today we spoke with Chris, “Retired, working for you” about…
- Thailand News
Thursday Covid Update: 3,129 new cases and 30 deaths
CORRECTION: An earlier version of the story reported an incorrect…
- Phuket News
TAT asked to make changes to Phuket sandbox before submitting for final approval
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has been asked to make…
- Things To Do
5 Top secret beaches in Phuket
It can be said that visiting Phuket offers a multitude…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Tracking wrist bands for sandbox? Sex tourism, 2022 Michelin Guide
Today Tim, Able and Bill discuss the latest news regarding…
- Phuket News
Location-tracking wristbands and punishments for escapees: Phuket gets ready to welcome vaccinated tourists
As the date of Phuket’s re-opening to vaccinated foreign tourists…
- Thailand News
Tourism officials eye August reopening under “Pattaya Move On” travel scheme
Pattaya tourism officials are pitching a travel scheme similar to…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | BKK parks re-open… nearly, tropical storm, airport security upgrade | June 14
Southeast Asia has recorded its highest number of Covid infections…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | What’s happening in Pattaya, Phuket sandbox, reopening for tourism
Today we take a look at what’s happening in Pattaya…
- Covid-19 News
Covid UPDATE Sunday: 2,804 new infections and 18 Covid-related deaths
The Thai public health department has announced another 18 Covid-related…
- Tourism News
Koh Samui eyes August 1 reopening, “Samui Sealed Route”
While Phuket’s July 1 reopening is hotly debated, Koh Samui…
- Phuket News
Former prosecutors face corruption charges in Phuket land encroachment case
2 former public prosecutors in Phuket face charges of corruption…
- Tourism News
14 day Phuket stay cuts predicted sandbox arrivals in half
The Tourism and Sports Ministry admitted today that the last-minute…
- Phuket News
Police crack down on drugs in Phuket neighbourhoods
In an ongoing effort to crack down on drugs in…
- Covid-19 News
Thursday Covid Update: 2,310 new cases and 43 deaths
2,310 new Covid-19 infections were reported today by the Centre…
- Phuket News
Phuket’s main Covid vaccination centre offers drive-through service for elderly patients
A drive-through Covid-19 vaccination service has opened up at Phuket’s…
- Expats
Mass vaccination campaign starts today, first phase includes foreigners in “at risk” groups
“All foreign nationals on Thai soil are included in the…
