Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Tourism News
Reopening details for Phuket, Samui and beyond laid out
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha made the bold announcement Wednesday that Thailand…
- Environment News
Beached sperm whale covered in oil rescued in Phuket
Animal rescue and care facilities often are tasked with coming…
- Phuket News
Over 300 Phuket businesses awarded SHA Plus accreditation ahead of re-opening
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has declared the southern island…
- 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…
- Environment News
Tar balls wash ashore on several Phuket beaches
An oil spill that hit the north end of Phuket…
- Tourism News
Survey: 90+% feel bar ban, restrictions hamper Phuket Sandbox
In an “is water wet?”-style survey conducted by Thai Examiner,…
- Thailand News
Thursday Covid Update: 3,129 new cases and 30 deaths
CORRECTION: An earlier version of the story reported an incorrect…
- Phuket News
Thai police chief donates 100,000 baht to Phuket man shot by a drunk officer
Thailand’s national police chief has donated 100,000 baht to support…
- Things To Do
5 Top secret beaches in Phuket
It can be said that visiting Phuket offers a multitude…
- 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…
- Things To Do
5 Best National Parks in Phuket
Known as perhaps one of the most famous areas in…
- Tourism News
Koh Samui eyes August 1 reopening, “Samui Sealed Route”
While Phuket’s July 1 reopening is hotly debated, Koh Samui…
- Phuket News
Best-case for Phuket’s Sandbox: up to 1.2 million tourists, Kasikorn predicts
Up to 1.2 million foreign tourists could travel to Thailand…
- Phuket News
Former prosecutors face corruption charges in Phuket land encroachment case
2 former public prosecutors in Phuket face charges of corruption…
- 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…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Phuket sandbox, streaming services, high-speed rail in Thailand
Tim, Bill and Able chat about the latest news stories…
- 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…
- Covid-19 News
Many who pre-registered for vaccine had their appointments cancelled today
Many people who pre-registered for vaccines got phone calls this…
- Thailand video news
Good Morning Thailand | Hotel woes, Phuket sandbox, your comments | June 7
Today Bill and Tim speak to KP Ho,the co-founder of…
- Phuket News
Confidence low in Phuket as sandbox hopes marred by rules and restrictions
As Phuket prepares for its July 1 re-opening to vaccinated…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators pinning hopes on vaccine rollout
Thailand’s tourism operators are pinning all their hopes on the…
- Tourism News
Phuket Sandbox to be approved by Cabinet on Monday
It’s official, sort of. After months of kicking sand around,…