Tourism News

Babymaker: 'The Best Thing I Can Do Is Leave The World Many Children'

By Lindsay Murdoch, SE Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest Concern grows worldwide as disturbing accounts emerge of the international nature of an ambitious babymaking project by a mysterious young Japanese man. More »

Boat Sinks, Tourists Missing; Superdad Seeded European, Aussie Women; Curfew in US Town; Man U Shocker

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Surrogacy babies ''from all over''; Police impose Ferguson curfew; Man U loses season opener; Sultan targets NY's Plaza Hotel; Cambodia boosts visa fee. More »

Patong Suffers Groundwater Day All Over Again: Floods Photo Special

By Phuketwan Reporter

Latest Patong suffered motorcycle-height floods that were triggered by seasonal rains and the lack of a proper drainage system across Phuket's holiday hub. More »

Diving Machine Under Scrutiny

By Chutima Sidasathian

PHOTO ALBUM Getting to the bottom of a mystery off Racha island, Phuket authorities find a locally built project to attract tourists to ride a submersible platform. More »

UPDATE Phuket City Drivers Use Central Underpass to Beat Floods

By Phuketwan Reporters

PHOTO ALBUM Phuket and Andaman coast local authorities are on alert to deal with landslips as more heavy downpours lashed the region, loosening soil and threatening landslips. More »

Phuket, Thailand Retain Golden Future

By thebeachfrontclub.com media release

PHOTO ALBUM thebeachfrontclub.com, with perfect timing, explains in its awards why Thailand (and Phuket) have pride of place and are likely to remain on top, thanks to the generals. More »

Superdad 'Planned 1000 Children'; Phuket Dolphinarium Opposed; Patong Police Send Mixed Messages

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest A same-sex couple is reported to have fled Thailand with a surrogate child; wrong-way motorcyclist killed on Phuket; Condo toll at 14; Ebola latest. More »

TAT Sends in Merry Elephants to Control Phuket and Pattaya Jet-Ski Scammers

By Tourism Authtority of Thailand media release

Latest People who wish to hire jet-skis will have to undergo a test of their abilities under a new set of standards designed to end years of scamming. More »

Phuket Landslip Wrecks Cars as Patong Disappears Beneath Floodwater

PHOTO ALBUM Patong Council officials are mopping up after a freakish downpour triggered a landslip that wrecked five cars and a motorcycle and flooded roads. More »

UPDATE Phuket Police Taser Drug Taker Who Allegedly Stabbed Man to Death

PHOTO ALBUM Police have tasered and subdued a man who allegedly stabbed two friends after taking methamphetamine in Phuket City. More »