Tourism News

Chief Prosecutor's 'Killer' Nabbed by Team from North of Phuket

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest A man who confessed to slashing the throat of a chief prosecutor has been arrested by a two man team sent from north of Phuket to arrest the man. More »

Phuketwan Editor Considers the Verdict on Rohingya Abuses and Media Freedom

Editor's Comment Phuketwan's future is on the line at a trial so the editor is giving up responses to comments from July 1 to devote more time to saving the popular online news site. More »

Laos Condemned for Failure to Embrace Human Rights Reforms

By International Federation for Human Rights media release

Latest Government of Laos goes soft on human rights reforms that ''did not enjoy full support.'' These include inadequate responses on forced disappearances. More »

Scores Dead in Medan Plane Crash; 'Punish Burma' Call; Greece Drives Stocks Lower; China Signage Coming; Six Foreigners Nabbed

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Wrecked yacht removed from Phuket beach; Six foreign fugitives nabbed; Intolerance in Thailand; Deaths on Phi Phi island; Cracked tarmac win for reporter. More »

Asean Today: Christians in Fear; Burma Bigmouth Brags of Browbeating Gays; Swiss Man Probed

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Burma's homophobia applies to gays, too; Swiss man held in Bangkok, wanted in Malaysia; Vietnam opens door to investment; Same-sex bliss unlikely in Philippines. More »

End Phuket Prosecution, Says ICJ

By International Commission of Jurists media release

Latest Thailand must drop criminal charges against two Phuketwan journalists who are about to go on trial, says the International Commission of Jurists, composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers. More »

Very Grassy Landing for Phuket Bound Speedboat Going Around the Bend

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest A speedboat that went sailing on a Phuket bend not made for speed finished up landing on the grassy median strip of the island's main road but stayed shipshape. More »

Open Letter Calling for the Muslim World to Watch Over Phuket's Rohingya Trial

Latest The editor of Phuketwan, facing an unjust criminal defamation action by the Royal Thai Navy over its Rohingya coverage, is asking for help from the 57-nation Organisation for Islamic Cooperation. More »

Phuket's Taxis, Tuk-Tuks Still Blacken Holiday Island's Tourism Future

By Alan Morison

News Analysis An Australian visitor has been forced to pay 400 baht for a trip from Phuket International Airport that took him four minutes to walk, a sign that the island's transport issues are unresolved. More »

Thailand Mers Clear; Euro Slumps in Greece Crisis; 30 Brits Among Dead; Seed Aircraft Battle Thai Drought

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Phuketwan editor asks Muslim world for help; Euro dips as crisis over Greece deepens; Thailand's drought a rising concern; Cyclist killed; Gay marchers hosed down. More »