Tourism News

Future of Thai Justice Rides With Phuketwan

By Alan Morison, for the SBS Dateline program

Latest The case against Phuketwan over a paragraph written by two Reuters reporters leaves freedom of expression in Thailand torn between military power and a news agency protecting its brand. More »

VIDEO Thailand's Moment of Truth

By Amos Roberts, of SBS Australia's Dateline

Latest The Dateline documentary team from SBS Australia shared the three-day trial of Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian with participants for a show full of revealing insights. More »

Couple's Car Takes Flight on Way to Phuket Airport

Latest A couple who took flight before reaching Phuket International Airport were fortunate to escape with minor injuries but the car needed winching back to the road from a ravine. More »

Torture Victim's Thai Family Denied Justice. Says Human Rights Group

By Human Rights Watch media release

Latest The Government of Thailand should accept a ruling from the court of damages to a torture victim and also prosecute soldiers who commit grave abuses, says Human Rights Watch. More »

Chinese 'Flock to Phuket'; Grey Wolves Top Suspects; Fresh South Peace Talks; Wanted Pair Held

By Phuketwan Reporters

Phuket Updating Digest The lack of working security cameras impedes the bomber hunt; Turkey's Grey Wolves named as prime suspects; Souther peace talks in KL Wednesday; Phuket UFUN couple surrender. More »

Asean Today: Singapore Plunge; Marine Denies Murder; China Rig Complete

By Phuketwan Reporters

Around the Region Singapore shares plunge; More mass graves found; Marine says he choked but did not murder transsexual; China completes rig off Vietnam; Haze hits Brunei. More »

TAT Upbeat as Tourists, Residents Flock to Pay Respects at Erawan Shrine

By Alan Morison and Chutima Sidasathian

Latest The Eerawan Shrine nowe has added appeal to Thailand residents and to tourists who believe terrorism shouldn't stop people going about their normal lives. More »

Debt Collector Pays With Life in Motorcycle Crash on Phuket Curve

By Prasit Tarnsirisin

Latest A debt collector from Krabi who came to Phuket to collect some money did not make it home. He failed to take a curve on a sharp Phuket bend and broke his neck. More »

Repressive Burma Laws Breach International Standards, Says Rights Group

By Human Rights Watch media release

Latest New laws being introduced in Burma further restrict freedom of religion and could enflame existing tensions in the trouble-wracked country, says Human Rights Watch. More »

Court Indicts Rights Defender on Criminal Defamation Charges

By Finnwatch media release

Latest Workers' rights defender Andy Hall will appear next month to face criminal defamation and Computer Crimes Act charges after his indictment in a Bangkok court. More »