Tourism News

Pacific Blue, Jetstar Open to Australia, Singapore

Latest Two low cost flight providers produce new flights and offer bargains between Australia and Phuket and Singapore and Phuket. Could it be War in the Air? Passengers hope so. More »

Phuket's Beaches Fail the Five-Star Enviro Test

By Sert Tongdee

Latest A new star rating system for Thailand's beaches leaves the best on Phuket lagging a little. There's one local island with a five star beach, but it's not Phuket. More »

MediaWATCH: US Anger at Bomber Set to Flare

By Phuketwan Reporters

News Digest Looming freedom for a Lockerbie bomber; World recovery begins; Indonesia terror arrests; Haze hard to see; Rohingya protest; Consumers more confident. More »

'Withered' Rohingya Rescued from Ranong

By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison

Latest Rohingya boatpeople have been evacuated from Ranong Immigration detention centre. A doctor says conditions there were so bad that two men died and more were endangered. More »

Two Killed with Different Weapons, say Police

By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison

Latest The investigation into a double murder in which the victims were dumped at a national park north of Phuket is uncovering more information about the deaths. More »

Final Word on Phuket and Asean Due Monday: PM

By Alan Morison

Latest The prospects of Phuket hosting the October Asean summit of 16 national leaders has seen more swings and roundabouts than a carousel. A final decision is due on Monday. More »

MediaWATCH: Amnesty Call for Red, Yellow Shirts

By Phuketwan Reporters

News Digest An amnesty for both sides is suggested in the battle of Thailand's red and yellow shirts; Indonesia quake jolt: Man U vendors fight back; Call for Burma to act on boatpeople. More »

Rohingha Deaths in Custody: Human Rights Blow

By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison

Photo Album Rohingya boatpeople are moved from Ranong after a second death in custody and failing health spotlight the official secrecy that surrounds issues of basic human rights. More »

Police Catch Beachside Burglar in Record Time

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Two Australian mates enjoying Phuket thought a robber in the neighboring province of Phang Nga had escaped with their expensive gear. But police solved the crime in record time. More »

Olive the Turtle Fights for Life on Phuket

By Chutima Sidasathian

Photo Album Phuket becomes a sanctuary for a Naiharn turtle that is probably the latest victim of fishing nets. The Olive Ridley species is uncommon on the island. More »