Tourism News

Phuket Blackout 'Could Have Been Much Worse'

By Chutima Sidasathian

The blackout that left all of Phuket and its residents and tourists in the dark this week could have been much worse, a power official says. It was a problem that ''will be solved in 2010.'' More »

Phuketwan Resort of the Year 2008 Award

By Alan Morison

Photo Album Phuketwan starts its second year with its first award for 2008, a new one, for the resort of the year. Take the tour of the resort we think tops the lot and sets the standard. More »

Police Arrest More Boat People North of Phuket

By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian

They keep coming by the boatload. It is a tragedy in the making. Scores more Burma Rohingya have been apprehended north of Phuket. How many more will die before a solution is found? More »

Phuket Gains Sail Thailand Rally from January 1

By Lana Willocks

Sailing stretches Phuket's economy still further in 2009 with the Sail Thailand Rally, culmination of an epic voyage that takes in five countries and an awful lot of water. More »

Phuket in Darkness: Islandwide Blackout Strikes

By Chutima Sidasathian

Photo Album Where were you when the lights went out? Phuket suffered an island-wide blackout not long after sunset tonight, raising doubts about the reliability of the mainland supply line. More »

Phuket Boost as PM Beats Red Protesters

Latest Update Red shirted protesters in Bangkok failed to prevent Thailand's new Prime Minister from making his Government's policy speech today. But he did it from the Foreign Ministry More »

Phuket Gains Two Extra Hong Kong Flights

By Lana Willocks

Extra flights are being added on the Phuket Hong Kong route by Dragonair. The flights boost tourism prospects as the island's nightlife is portrayed internationally as suffering from the downturn. More »

Phuket Resorts Plan Big New Year Discounts

By Chutima Sidasathian and Apinya Saksri

A package of discounts from Phuket resorts, spas and golf courses will be made available from January 5 to regenerate tourism as the island heads into an uncertain new year. More »

Phuket's Bright Start to 2009 Begins Today

By Alan Morison

PM Starts Speech The New Year break may come with the island embracing the promise of a new beginning, despite the 30 percent downturn in December flight passengers. More »

Phuket Promise: Special Island Economic Zone

By Chutima Sidasathian

Photo Album Phuket can look forward in 2009 to government promises made by a senior minister. In the new deal: the island becomes a special economic zone and gains fair annual funding. More »