Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- 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…
- Environment News
Beached sperm whale covered in oil rescued in Phuket
Animal rescue and care facilities often are tasked with coming…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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
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…
- Expats
Mass vaccination campaign starts today, first phase includes foreigners in “at risk” groups
“All foreign nationals on Thai soil are included in the…
- 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…
- 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
Thai Airways to fly 5 Phuket routes to Europe
With several airlines in the Middle East announcing July 1…
- Tourism News
Phuket Sandbox to be approved by Cabinet on Monday
It’s official, sort of. After months of kicking sand around,…
