Tourism News

Son Chases Father to Win Phuket Golf Title

Phuket will be the setting for the national open golf title next month and one young player has a special reason to chase the trophy. His father was the first Thai to claim the championship. More »

Update: PM to Visit Phuket for Finance Summit

Latest The Prime Minister is a likely visitor to Phuket in February as part of an international gathering that should also help to boost the island's reputation as a conference destination. More »

Phuket PAD Plan Large Rally for April

By Apinya Saksri

Latest No spent political force, the People's Alliance for Democracy is planning a large rally for Phuket in April. Protest leaders reject the notion that airport blockades damaged tourism long term. More »

Farang Killing: Arrest Warrant Issued

Latest Two suspects accused of killing the Farang restaurant chain proprietor have been named in an arrest warrant issued by police in Phuket City. More »

Patong Beach Feels the Downturn Bite

By Phuketwan Reporting Team

Photo Album Having bounced back relatively quickly after the tsunami, Patong now faces a difficult time of a different kind. Just how bad is life along the beachfront? Phuketwan went to find out. More »

Update: PM Admits Boat People Towed to Sea

Latest Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he believes there were 'instances' of Rohingya boats being pushed out to sea. The word 'atrocities' is used in a headline. More »

Patong Fisherfolk Greet Friendly Finns

By Shanya Phattrasaya

Photo Album Three Finns met a fisherman on Patong beach the other day to renew a friendship and see the results of a tsunami gift that restored a couple of livelihoods, and a family's spirit. More »

Economy: Governor Sparks Fresh Crisis Approach

By Apinya Saksri

Latest With 2009 looming as a difficult time for tourism, the Governor of Phuket has put a plan in place to deal with big issues and complaints speedily. Feedback is expected soon. More »

Phuket Passes Health Check for World Seminar

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Coming in 2009 to Phuket is a major Asean seminar on health and tourism. The island has been approved as the appropriate destination by a pair of visiting research professors. More »

Boat People Deaths 'Exaggerated by Trafficker'

By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian

An alleged people smuggler among the latest group of boat people to arrive in Indonesia exaggerated the survival account, according to a human rights group. Racism appears to be a problem, too. More »