Tourism News

Asean Today: Act to Save Rohingya; Activists Fear Death; Angkor Wat Prices Going Up; Pacmania Takes Hold

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Prices at Angkor Wat likely to rise; Asean told to help Rohingya; Laos activists afraid to speak out; Region's most censored countries; Malaysia shuns cross; Brunei trafficker held. More »

Haggle Over Lifeguards Could Cost Lives

By Alan Morison and Prasit Tarnsirisin

News Analysis The governor should tell the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation that Phuket, as an international swimming destination, must have lifeguards on its beaches every day of the year. More »

Truck Blazes in Spectacular Fire North of Phuket

An 18-wheel truck blazed spectacularly north of Phuket today. The driver noted the fire at Kapong in Phang Nga about 11.20am and had little choice. He pulled over and watched. More »

Phuket to Gain Movie Museum

By chutima Sidasathian

Latest A budget of 118 million baht has been approved for new projects on Phuket that include a 40-million baht movie museum, bike paths, public toilets and a sports stadium. More »

Limo, Car Plunge Into Phuket Drains: Chinese Couple Hurt

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Ditches and drains pose an unexpected hazard for many motorists on Phuket with a Chinese couple heading home heading to hospital instead after one crash. More »

Up to You to Warn About Jet-Ski Risks, Phuket Honorary Consuls Told

By Chutima Sidasathian and Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest It was up to honorary consuls to warn their citizens about risks attached to jet-ski riding on Phuket, says the man responsible for marine safety. More »

Samui Blast Arrest; Troubled Thailand Tourism; Phuket Break-In Arrest; Lonely Men Find Living Dolls

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating DigestMore »

Asean Today: Body in Suitcase Couple Guilty; China Fires Water Cannon at Trawlers; Fall of Saigon

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Damned Cambodian village suffers deaths; Two killed woman, stuffed her in suitcase; The Fall of Saigon 40 years on; Phlippines protests China water cannon; Ikea to keep riling gays. More »

Disappointment Marks Thailand's Reaction to EU Decision to Issue Yellow Card

By Ministry of Foreign Affairs media release

Latest The EU decision to issue a yellow card to Thailand over fishing discrepancies leads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to bemoan the decision. Real change on the ground may be on the way. More »

Phuket Officials Won't Make Beach Chair Arrests, Says Governor

By Chutima Sidasathian and Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest Police and other authorities will not confiscate umbrellas and beach chairs from tourists on Phuket's west coast beaches, the holiday island's governor promised honorary consuls. More »