Tourism News

Asean Today: Thailand's Neighborhood; China's New Challenger; Gender Gap Still Exists

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Gender gap cripples Malaysia; Indonesia takes on China over sea claims; PM Prayuth talks up neighbors; Arrest warrant for Sam Rainsy; Small beginnings of Vietnam War. More »

Aung San Suu Kyi Officially Wins In Myanmar: Changes Next

By Lindsay Murdoch, South east Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has been declared winner of the election in Myanmar so the stage is set for a period of rapid change in Thailand's neighbor. More »

Police Suggest Prosecution of Two Over Fatal Phuket Bungy Plunge

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest Police have recommended that cases of reckless endangerment be pursued against two men over the plunge that killed a Kuwaiti tourist at a Patong bungy jump in May. More »

UPDATE Palm Plantation Protest Faces Off With Army, Police Near Krabi International Airport

By Chutima Sidasathian and Prasit Tarnsirisin

VIDEO REPORT Hundreds of protesters from palm plantations were facing off with Army and police in a confrontation that was slowing traffic near Krabi International Airport. More »

Thailand's Human Trafficking Needs Honesty, Not Interference

By Bangkok Post Editorial

Editorial The case of human trafficking investigator Major General Paween Pongsirin being forced to resign or risk his life highlights why Thailand must get serious about the evil trade in people. More »

Myanmar's Iconic Leader Urges Millions to Share the Dream

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest Aung San Suu Kyi wants the people she now leads to shake off fear and suspicion and take the road to the future with the military and others to heal the divisions of the past. More »

Jihadi John 'Killed by Drone'; Expat Teachers Not Needed; Phuket Advised on Scams, Beaches

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest 500 Thais to replace expat teachers; Suicide bombers strike; Malaysian police target six traffickers; Ambassador suggests Phuket improvements. More »

Asean Today: US Nuke Bomber Tests China; Traitor's Son, Says Hun Sen; Singapore Snares Facebook Data

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region US bomber flies over South China Sea; Four-way bid for influence in Myanmar; Orangutans returning to Indonesia; Singapore increases requests for Facebook data. More »

Don't Believe False Reports of Navy Taking Phuket Beach Mafia Bribes, Says Vice Admiral

Latest There is no truth in rumors that the Royal Thai Navy is taking bribes to allow businesses on Phuket's public beaches, says the Vice Admiral in charge on the holiday island. More »

Thai Heroes Save Two on Sinking Raft

By Chutima Sidasathian

latest The crew of a Thai cargo ship have diverted from their scheduled route to save the lives of two Philippines fishermen who would probably have perished at sea without their help. More »