Tourism News

Asean Today: Murder Witness Flees Thailand; Najib Questioned; Cambodia Considers N-Power

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Cambodia considers Nuclear power; Pattaya murder witness flees to Dubai; Malaysia's PM questioned over cash scandal; Philippines told to build minivans. More »

German Man Dies After Crashing Motorcycle on Phuket

Latest A German man has died in Phuket City's Vachira Phuket Hospital, victim of a crash that took place late at night. A Thai woman was his passenger. More »

Future of Phuket's Jet-Skis Hangs on Success of Patong '10 Percent Zone'

By Phuketwan Reporter

Latest Vice Governor Chokdee Amornwat reveals that the future of jet-skis and parasailers on Patong beach hangs on the success of the ''10 percent zones'' for poor vendors. More »

Phuket Jet-Ski Advocate Now Oversees Five More Tourist Provinces

By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison

Latest A promotion looms for Phuket Marine Office 5 chief Phuripat Theerakulpisut, whose defence of jet-skis is considered to be a puzzle because most tourists and residents want them to go. More »

King's Birthday Best Wishes; Action on Trafficking; Phuket Beach Diners Lose Case

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Up[dating Digest Britain's Queen Elizabeth congratulates HM The King; Air safety experts to be hired to improve speed of change; 8000 illegal trawlers lose licences. More »

Asean Today: Repression Deepens in Malaysia; Corruption Stall Progress; Viet Vets' Fate Worsens

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region The relationship between Thailand and the US deteriorates over basic rights; Malaysia's new laws are repressive, says HRW; Indonesia spending hit by corruption hangover. More »

Governments Talk But Few Answers Yet to Rohingya, Boatpeople Tragedy

By UNHCR media release

Latest The United Nations refugee agency believes better treatment of ''irregular'' migrants at home and in destination countries will help resolve issues. More »

Patong Two-Way Traffic Hopes Crushed as Police Reject Mayor's Plea

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest The Mayor of Patong says that the new Phuket police commander like his predecessor has rejected her suggestion that the hub's two-way traffic system be restored. More »

Phuket Governor Urges Calm After Terror Warning: Act Normally, He Tells Residents and Tourists

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest The Governor of Phuket urges tourists and residents to be more alert for unusual behavior but to stay calm and continue life as normal after a holiday island terror warning. More »

VIDEO Nabbed Pattaya Kidnap Mastermind Won't Get to Choose Which Murder Charge Comes First

By Phuketwan Reporters

Latest A man held in Cambodia over the savage kidnap and murder of a notorious Australian hoodlum may not get to choose whether he first answers to a murder in Australia or one in Thailand. More »