Tourism News

Kittens Galore Leave Soi Dogs With Too Much Love

By Soi Dogs Foundation media release

Latest The famous Soi Dog Foundation that campaigns on behalf of strays has a problem it doesn't usually expect to have - too many cuddly young kittens. More »

Malaysia Blames Its Critics, Seeks to Silence Public Dissent

By Huiman Rights Watch media release

Latest Malaysia has not chosen to allow tolerance and respect for different views but instead has resorted to criminal laws to silence critics and quell dissent, says Human Rights Watch. More »

High Noon for High Season as Phuket Tourists Face Confusing New Beach Rules

By Keryn Reynolds

PHOTO ALBUM With decisions being made about confusing new rules for tourists on Phuket's beaches, one mayor says he'd prefer to stick with the total ban on all commerce, not the ''10 percent zone'' compromise. More »

PhuketWATCH Killer Quake Strikes; Genocide Warning for Myanmar; HK Flies to Krabi

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest A new daily service soon flies from Hong Kong to Krabi; Tasty foods can cause cancer; Aljazeera warns of genocide in Myanmar; Chiang Mai tourism boom. More »

Asean Today: Genocide Fear Mounts in Myanmar; Haze Keeps Causing Harm; New Flight Links Three Nations

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region A disturbing report finds increasing evidence of genocide in Myanmar; Angkor Air links Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam; Haze hangs over Philippines. More »

Phuket Gains New Police Commander, No. 9 in Eight Years

Latest Phuket's police commander is being moved and he will be replaced by his deputy - the holiday island's ninth commander in eight years. More »

VIDEO Brakes Fail, Truck Crashes on Phuket Coast Road

Latest The driver of a truck carrying bags of concrete to Patong has told police his brakes failed on a steep slope and the truck flipped below the Kamala Falls estate. More »

Surin Shorefront to be Bulldozed

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest The shorefront at Surin has one last high season before being bulldozed, says mayor Ma-Ann Samran, adding that he has never been corrupt and never taken money from beach vendors. More »

Phuket Gangs Shootout Kills Innocent Boy at Vegetarian Festival Finale

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by chance when two gangs pulled guns and fired on the final night of Phuket's Vegetarian Festival in a public park. More »

12 Girls 'Trampled in Quake'; Bans Grow for Overstayers; Ferry Crash Hurts 100; Phuket Gains New Resort Brand

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest Interpol will supply names in Thailand crackdown on overstays; Banyan Tree to launch Dhawa brand; Blair links war with Isis; Karaoke fire kills 17. More »