Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Phuket News
Phuket police officer who shot noodle vendor denied bail.
A Phuket Provincial Police officer was denied bail today after…
- Tourism News
Tourism officials focus on safety to differentiate Phuket from rest of Thailand
As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated re-opening of…
- Crime News
Men arrested on drug charges after police chase in Phuket
2 men were arrested on drug charges after a 20…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket reopens mass-vaccination campaign with goal of 14,000 jabs a day
Phuket’s mass Covid-19 vaccination program has kicked off again, with…
- Thailand News
Thai tourism minister re-iterates Phuket’s re-opening on July 1
The Thai government has again reiterated its plan to reopen Thailand, specifically…
- Expats
Australian arrested in southern Thailand on suspicion of international criminal activity
Officers from the Royal Thai Armed Forces have arrested an…
- Phuket News
Phuket sets quarantine requirement for those entering the province, some exempt
A 14-day period in quarantine is required for those entering…
- Phuket News
Fishermen find space debris off the coast of Phuket
Local fishermen found space debris, possibly from a satellite or…
- Phuket News
12 Covid-19 violators busted drinking on Patong Beach
12 violators of Covid-19 restrictions, of Thai and foreign origin,…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 mask violators in Phuket forced to exercise
For those who have more pounds on their body than…
- Covid-19 News
Covid UPDATE: 3,095 new infections, 17 deaths, provincial totals
The Thai public health ministry has announced 3,095 new cases…
- Phuket News
Phuket may ditch light rail and build smart bus system instead
A proposal to drop the light rail planned for Phuket…
- Thailand News
Is Thailand the best country for digital nomads?
Is Thailand the best country in the world for digital…
- Thailand News
Thai factory owners warned over not following disease control measures
Factory owners in Thailand are being warned to strictly adhere…
- Phuket News
Update on Phuket’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign
So far, around 22% of the population in Phuket has…
- Covid-19 News
3 organisers of Phuket’s Kolour superspreader event charged
As Thailand still wrestles to control the third wave of…
- Phuket News
TAT looks forward to welcoming 129,000 foreign tourists to Phuket
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says it expects 129,000 tourists…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 infections cast doubt on plan to reopen Phuket July 1
With surging Covid-19 infections, the original plan for Phuket to…
- Phuket News
30 year old Thai woman found dead in car in Patong from apparent suicide
The Thaiger acknowledges that the names of the family and…
- Phuket News
ICU beds for Covid-19 patients in Phuket are close to a “critical” low
Covid-19 patients in severe condition may have to been transferred…
- Covid-19 News
BMA admits Covid virus spreading fast in Bangkok, speeds up testing and jabs
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration says it is speeding up mass…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket visitor Covid-19 rapid antigen testing may end May 15
In a live broadcast, Phuket’s Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong said…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri sees slight increase in daily Covid infections- Friday, 89
Chon Buri province, which features Pattaya, is seeing a slight…
- Thailand News
Phuket to rollout rapid Covid-19 testing campaign for visitors
A rapid Covid-19 antigen testing campaign for visitors to Phuket…
- Thailand News
Chiang Mai on track to reopen 2 districts to foreign tourists in October
Chiang Mai is still on track to reopen to foreign…
- Thailand News
Expats are included in Thailand’s vaccination plan, Phuket to start registration
Expats are included in Thailand’s vaccination plan, a spokesperson from…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket struggles towards herd immunity, vaccine rollout slow in other provinces
So far, 22% of the population in Phuket is fully…
- Covid-19 News
Rising Phuket Covid-19 infections may cause ICU shortage
A shortage of ICU beds in Phuket may be coming…
- Covid-19 News
Koh Phi Phi national park closing for 13 days to control Covid-19
Thailand’s Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi national park is…
- Covid-19 News
6 of Thailand’s top tourist zones WILL start opening for quarantine-free travel in July – TAT
Full steam ahead. The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s insists that…
