Tourism News

Pursue Guilty Trafffickers Not Honest Cop, Says Media in Thailand

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest Human traffickers damage Thailand and the country's reputation far more than a policeman who has sought refuse from intimidation in Australia, say media outlets. More »

PW Environmental Excellence Award 2015

Latest Teaching tourists and corrupt officials to respect the environment is the only way to save the Andaman coast's natural beauty for future generations. One man is showing how it's done. More »

Phuket FC Backers Bid Farewell as Island Team Slips to Division Two

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest The family group that drove the effort by Phuket FC to reach Thailand's Premier League via Division One has ceased its sponsorship after the island's team was relegated. More »

Pedo Checks for Thai Schools; Shrimp Slavery Alleged; Worst Day to Buy a Flight

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest AP reveals slavery in Thailand's shrimp industry; Another arrest in military park scandal; Date set for government ''review''; Russian ship fires to warn Turks. More »

Asean Today: Rice Wine Kills 19; Malaysia Suffers; Trash Talking in Myanmar; Hotel Roof Falls

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region The entranceway roof of the Hilton in Singapore falls; Nineteen die in a rice wine tragedy; Korea reaches out to Laos; Typhoon set to lash Philippines. More »

Phuket Murder Victim's Sister, Iconic Restaurateur Among Scores Mourning Brad Kenny

Latest Brad Kenny is to be farewelled on Monday, with scores of people recording their memories of a man who did so much for so many. More »

Alleged Russian Criminals Hid in Krabi and Phuket for Two Years

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Two Russians accused over drugs and the movement of illegal immigrants have been arrested on Phuket after hiding out along the Adaman coast as tourists for two years. More »

Phuket Storm Diverts Sydney Flight to Bangkok: Passengers Flame Aussie Airline

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest A flight from Sydney to Phuket was diverted to Bangkok because of a heavy storm, bringing a torrent of complaints from passengers expecting to don singlets and start their tropical holiday. More »

Phuket Authorities Display Muscle to Show Tourists Are Safe in Patong

Latest Tourist Police led a parade by scores of authorities in Soi Bangla in Patong to demonstrate that tourists on Phuket have plenty of help if required and that the holiday island is safe. More »

Dengue Deaths Rise; Swiss Held in Air Scare; Phuket Casino Allegation

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Dengue cases and deaths in Thailand rise; A Swiss man is held over cancellation of a Thailand flight; An Army colonel allegedly threatened a Navy officer on Phuket. More »