Tourism News

Boat People in Thailand: Phuketwan Reports

Fresh Tourist Snapshots The torment of the Rohingya boat people was brought to the world's attention by Phuketwan. Now we look forward to Thailand restoring its good reputation. More »

Phuket Porno? 'US Wanted' Arrest in Chalong

By Shanya Phattrasaya

Photo Album A man has been arrested on Phuket and now faces extradition to the US over counts of child pornography and money laundering. He denies the charges. More »

Denmark Takes King's Cup in 2-2 Thriller

44-Shot Photo Album All even when time was up, Denmark overwhelmed Thailand in the penalty shootout to take the King's Cup before an adoring audience who cheered heroes on both sides. More »

Jade Image to Top Man-Made Phuket Island

By Apinya Saksri

Photo Album Phuket's Big Buddha is about to be joined by a Kuan Yim statue that will sit atop a temple on a man-made island off Phuket City. Both images are expected to attract many tourists. More »

Army 'Admits Funding Round-up of Refugees'

By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian

Tourists see boat people mistreated on a Similans beach. A 'secret Andaman exile island' is used as a holding place. Elsewhere, survivors tell of a nightmare with its beginnings in Thailand. More »

Andaman or Auschwitz? Time to Speak Out

By Alan Morison

Tourists along the Andaman coast have been horrified by what they have seen on their holidays. What does it take to persuade the Thai Government to stop these abuses? More »

Phuket Crowd Lifts Thailand to 2-1 Victory

Phuket is alive and kicking and the King's Cup football was proof of that tonight. On Friday there will be another bout of Mexican Waves as Thailand competes in the final. More »

Farang Killing: Central, Big C Camera Clues Hunt

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Police probing the murder of the Farang 2 restaurant owner in Phuket City hope that CCTV images will pinpoint the identity of the hitman who gunned down the restaurant's popular proprietor. More »

Phuket New Year Travel Boost: China Lifts Warning

By Lana Willocks and Chutima Sidasathian

Latest No better New Year gifts could come for Phuket and the Andaman than the lifting of the travel warning advisory by China. It comes with a package of goodies to boost tourism. More »

Phuket Food Festival Bids for World Record

Phuket is called many things but perhaps it should most aptly be called 'The Festival Island.' Great fun happens here aplenty. The latest adventure is the Phuket Local Food Festival. More »