Tourism News

Phuket Motorcycle Rider Runs Red Light, Killed as Young Son Cries

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest A fisherman who ran a red light to try to catch a ferry was killed in a collision at a Phuket City intersection, leaving his four-year-old son crying inconsolably. More »

Flashpoint Phuket: No Drugs in Pursuit Victims

By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison

News Analysis Calm has been restored after a surprisingly violent riot rocked Phuket but local leaders are concerned that the last rites for two tragic crash victims could bring another flashpoint. More »

Aussie Tourist Turned Bank Bandit Nabs Money But Fails Getaway

By Lindsay Murdoch, South east Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest A young Australian tourist without money for a flight home robs a bank near Bangkok wearing a mask and escapes with plenty of cash but runs down a blind alley in fleeing his pursuers. More »

Krabi Mud Hero Honored; Broke Tourist Robs Bank; Thai Airports Squeezed; Boatpeople Crisis Looms

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Update Digest The hero who rescued two Norwegians from mud is honored; Broke Aussie tourist tries to rob a bank; Merkel flies to Turkey to stem refugees; Man dies after biting flight passenger. More »

Asean Today: Haze Fires Spreading; Wildfire Kills Seven; Burma's Black Market Grows

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Cambodia attracts Chinese tourists; Seven hikers killed, two burned; Haze blanket covers three Philippines cities; Fires may never be extinguished, says minister; Burma's black market. More »

Aussie Tourist Collapses, Dies on Similan Islands Day Trip

Latest An Australian tourist has collapsed and died on a daytrip to the Similan islands despite revival attempts by a team from Royal Thai Navy 3. More »

Phuket Raiders Nab Pirate Goods Valued at Four Million Baht from Patong

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest About four million baht in copy goods were nabbed in raids on about 12 stores and stalls in Patong by the Economic Crime Suppression Division and the Department of Intellectual Property. More »

VIDEO Herd of Angry Elephants Takes On Motorcycle

Latest A group of big bikes made too much noise passing through Khao Yai national park but it was the lone motorcyclist on a smaller motorcycle who suffered. More »

Phuket's Latest Plan for Patong Tunnel Defeated by Canal Encroachment

By Chutima Sidasathian

Latest Encroachment over canals has led to flooding in Patong - and now the much-needed Patong Tunnel is unlikely to be built because those canals are no longer there. More »

Slow Motion Killer Typhoon Could Linger on Philippines for Days

By Lindsay Murdoch, South East Asia Correspondent, Fairfax Media

Latest An unusual typhoon is hanging over the Philippines and likely to cause more devastation before it eventually moves on later this week. More »