Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Covid-19 News
5 star hotels in Phuket to offer alternative state quarantine facilities
14 luxury hotels in Phuket have applied to be considered…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s tourist magnets deserted and desperate
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, bird flu, SARS, political upheavals,…
- Phuket News
Phuket to get 3 billion baht medical tourism hub
Plans are underway for a 3 billion baht medical hub…
- Expats
In reversal, Australian embassy will provide visa extension letters
A number of embassies in Bangkok are saying that they…
- Hot News
Thai VietJet offers 50% off baggage and domestic flight discounts
Thai VietJet is reportedly offering a 50% discount on baggage…
- Opinion
Two years ago – remembering Phuket’s Phoenix boat tragedy
“There were 13 children that died in this disaster. Many…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand targeting specific Chinese provinces for “tourism bubble”
Thailand’s minister of tourism and sports says his ministry will…
- Crime News
Officials raid 2 Phuket casinos, arresting 87 illegal gamblers
Officials have raided 2 Phuket casinos resulting in 87 people…
- Economy News
International medical hub proposed by outgoing Phuket governor
Local Thai media reported that Phuket has proposed a new…
- Covid-19 News
Resorts lower prices, offer promos for post-pandemic holidays
Hotels are ready to face off. After months of vacant…
- Opinion
Thailand tourism recovery- are we doing enough?
OPINION by Andrew J Wood The wheels of Thailand’s tourism industry…
- Tourism News
Phuket Airport is open for business. Flights available today.
Phuket International Airport is open from today. This island’s airport,…
- Phuket News
Long road to recovery for Phuket property sector
The Vice-President of the Phuket Real Estate Association says there…
- Phuket News
Russians stranded in Phuket finally allowed to fly home
78 Russian tourists who were stranded in Phuket and surrounding…
- Phuket News
Foreigner arrested after selling fake tickets to tourists
A Russian man was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly selling…
- Phuket News
Phuket’s beaches slated to reopen Tuesday
Dust off the swimsuit, grab the umbrella, pick-up some sunscreen…
- Crime News
Police investigating a double murder and suicide in Lampang
Police in the northern province of Lampang were called to…
- Covid-19 News
They arrived! One Thai/Australian family’s battle to re-unite.
Common sense has prevailed and the uphill task faced by…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor courts envoys of 16 nations to promote tourism
“I would like Phuket to organise activities leading the consulates…
- Covid-19 News
Bars, massage parlours may be be allowed to reopen in Phase 4
Drinking at a bar and a massage at some of…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand may hold a July Songkran event if Covid-19 situation remains stable
Thai citizens are being dangled a carrot – the chance…
- Covid-19 News
With all patients recovered, Phuket closes its Covid-19 field hospital
So long, farewell. Phuket, which has had the highest number of Covid-19…
- Road deaths
2 killed after truck slams Phuket power pole – VIDEO
2 men are dead in Phuket after a truck slammed…
- Environment News
Tourist and environment groups share concerns for new access piers for Maya Bay
The Chairman of Krabi Tourism Industry Council has shared his…
- Phuket News
Police arrest 21 curfew violators in Phuket, and raid a party in Pattaya
Police in the southern island province of Phuket arrested 21…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand Covid-19 figures (May 29)
The spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, Dr…
- Northern Thailand News
Chiang Rai quarantines 26 returnees from Phuket
26 returnees from Phuket back to Chiang Rai arrived home…
- Phuket News
Bangkok mother, daughter swindled out of 1.8 million baht, suspect arrested
Authorities in the southern province of Phuket have arrested a…
- Covid-19 News
2 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Thailand with one additional death (May 25)
Today the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration announced 2 new…
- Tourism News
Phuket’s lost summer – looking to 2021 for tourism recovery
In a solemn recognition of the reality of Phuket’s stalled…
