Tourism News

Phuket Governor Promises Action on Jet-Skis, Tuk-Tuks

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Two meetings have heard Governor Tri Augkaradacha make the point that more action will be taken in the next few months to solve Phuket's tuktuk, taxi and jetski woes. More »

Phuket Bike Crash Claims Well-Known Irishman

By Phuketwan Reporter

Latest An Irishman who was proprietor of Paddy's Inn in Patong has died while heading off Phuket on a road trip. His motorcycle failed to take a bend in the island's north. More »

Police Vans Used to Smuggle Burmese to Thailand

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Soldiers at an army checkpoint have discovered that police have been using police vans to ferry out illegal Burmese, then import more illegally for a human trafficker. More »

Phuket Police Probe: Blaze Destroys Expat's Sala

By Sert Tongee and Chutima Sidasathian

Photo Album A Swedish man went with forensic police to investigate the cause of a suspicious blaze that destroyed part of his house while he was out shopping. More »

Ash Volcano Alert; Korn Push for IMF; Apple 'Like a Religion'; Phuket Events

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket News UPDATE Watch on Iceland ash cloud; Thai suggested for top IMF job; Yingluck starts hot; Pattaya gains school buses; What makes Brits sick. More »

Phuket Burglar Nabbed Before Victims Knew

By Sert Tongdee

Latest France's honorary consul became lucky victim number seven when a burglar was pulled over at a Phuket checkpoint and four bottles of wine were found in his bags. More »

Phuket's Expat Crimes List Grows Longer

By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Drinking and driving produces most arrests of expats on Phuket, particularly in Patong on the eve of Thai new year. Murder and rape also figure on the latest expat crime lists. More »

Phuketwan's Dossier on Phuket Corruption

Essential Reading Two investigations are underway into corruption on Phuket as ambassadors and other envoys seek to make the island a safe and secure place for everyone. More »

Volcano Shuts Airport; Phuket Property Turns Local; Mick's New Band; New Lead in Chiang Mai Deaths; Phuket People

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket News UPDATE Billabong boss accused by wife; Jagger's new supergroup; Fresh chemical clue in Chiang Mai deaths riddle; Phuket property goes Thai; Thai Wings to fly. More »

Phuket Boy Dies After Shrimp Farm Mangling

By Sert Tongdee

Latest A young boy who ignored his mother's instructions and went to play in a Phuket shrimp farm has been snared and fatally mangled by machinery. More »