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Last night, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Surachate Hakparn, arrived in Phuket to follow up on a case that had made headlines...
National News
The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in...
Phuket Travel
Two Dutch nationals have recently been arrested separately at Phuket International Airport for illegally staying in the country without proper documents. Thai immigration have...
National News
A group of eight Thai police officers has been sentenced to jail and hefty fines over allegations of abusing their power and taking kickbacks...
Phuket News
Friday, March 31, 2023 – Phuket weather and tide report (9:00 am) More sunshine on the way today with some clouds building up later...
Phuket News
UPDATE An Australian man was arrested by the Patong Police on Tuesday after a fight broke out in front of a bar/restaurant in Patong...
Phuket News
We’ve heard all sort of excuses for human made pollution in Thailand over the years. Even the air pollution in Bangkok has been blamed...
Phuket News
While many Russians have been investing in villas and homes in Thailand, there are also thousands of Russians and Ukrainians who are stranded in...
Weekly Video News
Presented by Tim Newton for phuket-GO.com. As we stumble into 2023 the biggest question for Phuket tourism is what will happen with formerly strong...
National News
Thailand has exceeded its target for tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023, with a total of 6.15 million visitors from January to...
National News
Bangkok has again proven to be Asia’s foodie central taking out four of the top 10 spots in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Award...
National News
According to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand, Chinese investors are in a rush to buy real estate in Phuket, with a surge in demand...
National News
Don’t pay your fine, don’t receive your registration sticker. As the deadline approaches, a government spokesperson reminded motorists that starting from April 1, unpaid...
Phuket Events
Ativat Janmuangthai, a skilled cannabis enthusiast and Phuketian, won the title of the “fastest joint-roller” in Phuket, Thailand. Janmuangthai rolled a perfect one-gram joint...
Phuket Events
Officials in Phuket are accelerating efforts to secure the hosting of the 2028 Specialised Expo on the island. Acknowledging that more needs to be...
Phuket Events
The Phuket Old Town Festival 2023 is set to take place from January 27-29 in Phuket Town’s historic old town precinct. The festival will...
Phuket Events
The Phuket Old Town Festival 2023 will be held around Phuket Town’s historic ‘old town’ precinct between January 27 – 29. The annual festival...
Phuket Life
The sunniest time of the year is the Phuket winter, the hottest time is the spring, the wettest time is the summer – go...
Phuket Life
Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage that attracts millions of tourists every year, certainly as the daily tourist arrivals start...
Phuket Life
Phuket, one of Southeast Asia’s most popular holiday and retirement destinations, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when Thai armies...
Phuket Life
Thailand is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, warm climate and friendly locals. But the proximity in south east Asia, hot,...
Islands
According to the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre, Koh Adang, located off the coast in the southern Thai province of Satun, will be developed...
Best of Phuket
Phuket is a beautiful island in the Andaman Sea, unlike Samui, Koh Chang, Koh Pha Nga, Koh Tao or Koh Same… all located in...
Best of Phuket
Lights, camera, action. Phuket and Krabi have captured the imagination of filmmakers for many years. The island and its surrounding areas have played host...
Best of Phuket
Phuket not only offers a great living and tourism experience, but also mouth-watering local ‘southern’ cuisine. Sometimes spicy, here are the top five dishes...
Best of Phuket
Phuket-GO, in association with the ‘Tim Newton Today‘ YouTube channel and Living Waters Phuket, are raising money for the Seeds of Change charity situated...
Phuket Travel
A delightful surprise awaited a tour boat yesterday as passengers were treated to a rare show by a pair of Bryde’s whales in the...
Phuket Travel
The caretaker Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered strict legal action against foreigners who are working as tour guides, which is a profession exclusively...
Phuket Travel
Maya Bay, located on Koh Phi Phi Leh in between Krabi and Phuket in Phang Nga Bay, was made famous as the location for...
Islands
According to the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre, Koh Adang, located off the coast in the southern Thai province of Satun, will be developed...
Best of Phuket
Phuket is a beautiful island in the Andaman Sea, unlike Samui, Koh Chang, Koh Pha Nga, Koh Tao or Koh Same… all located in...
Best of Phuket
Lights, camera, action. Phuket and Krabi have captured the imagination of filmmakers for many years. The island and its surrounding areas have played host...
Best of Phuket
Phuket not only offers a great living and tourism experience, but also mouth-watering local ‘southern’ cuisine. Sometimes spicy, here are the top five dishes...
Best of Phuket
Phuket-GO, in association with the ‘Tim Newton Today‘ YouTube channel and Living Waters Phuket, are raising money for the Seeds of Change charity situated...
National News
The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in...
Phuket Travel
Two Dutch nationals have recently been arrested separately at Phuket International Airport for illegally staying in the country without proper documents. Thai immigration have...
National News
A group of eight Thai police officers has been sentenced to jail and hefty fines over allegations of abusing their power and taking kickbacks...
Phuket News
Friday, March 31, 2023 – Phuket weather and tide report (9:00 am) More sunshine on the way today with some clouds building up later...
Phuket Travel
A delightful surprise awaited a tour boat yesterday as passengers were treated to a rare show by a pair of Bryde’s whales in the...
Phuket News
UPDATE An Australian man was arrested by the Patong Police on Tuesday after a fight broke out in front of a bar/restaurant in Patong...
Phuket News
We’ve heard all sort of excuses for human made pollution in Thailand over the years. Even the air pollution in Bangkok has been blamed...
Phuket News
While many Russians have been investing in villas and homes in Thailand, there are also thousands of Russians and Ukrainians who are stranded in...
Phuket Travel
The caretaker Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered strict legal action against foreigners who are working as tour guides, which is a profession exclusively...
National News
Thailand has exceeded its target for tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023, with a total of 6.15 million visitors from January to...
National News
Bangkok has again proven to be Asia’s foodie central taking out four of the top 10 spots in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Award...
Phuket News
A team of Phuket officials, led by Chief of the Phuket Natural and Environment Office Wattanapong Suksai, recently inspected remote Freedom Beach on the...
Phuket News
Phuket is seeing strong demand for real estate due, primarily, to the return of Russian and Chinese buyers, according to independent real estate agent...
Phuket Travel
Maya Bay, located on Koh Phi Phi Leh in between Krabi and Phuket in Phang Nga Bay, was made famous as the location for...
National News
According to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand, Chinese investors are in a rush to buy real estate in Phuket, with a surge in demand...
Phuket News
In Phuket, recent incidents involving foreigners behaving badly could result in yellow or red card warnings under the new penalty system for misbehaving visitors....
Phuket News
A group of foreign tourists is being sought by the police after they assaulted staff at a restaurant in Soi San Sabai around 1am...
National News
Don’t pay your fine, don’t receive your registration sticker. As the deadline approaches, a government spokesperson reminded motorists that starting from April 1, unpaid...
Phuket News
Starting from April 1 until June 30, annual fishing restrictions kick in along the Andaman coast in Thailand, specifically including the offshore of Phuket,...
Phuket Events
Ativat Janmuangthai, a skilled cannabis enthusiast and Phuketian, won the title of the “fastest joint-roller” in Phuket, Thailand. Janmuangthai rolled a perfect one-gram joint...
Phuket Travel
Thailand’s tourism sector is showing promising signs of recovery, exceeding expectations, even amidst a bumpy travel recovery around the world. A Thai government official...
National News
“Exposure to PM2.5 pollution was responsible for an estimated 26,000 premature deaths in Thailand in 2019.” Chiang Mai and northern Thailand is having one...
Phuket News
And most of them were Russian, although that’s hardly surprising considering that Russian travellers are, by far, the most numerous arriving at Phuket InternationalAirport...
National News
Bangkok is gearing up to host the World Table Tennis Star Contender 2023 series tournament in late April. More than 300 professional table tennis...
Phuket Travel
Sitting in a plane has become more expensive when compared to pre-Covid prices. Whilst that is the situation for aviation generally, it has been...
Islands
According to the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre, Koh Adang, located off the coast in the southern Thai province of Satun, will be developed...
Phuket Travel
Thailand’s tourism numbers are rocketing back, although in ways that were not predicted even a year ago. According to a government official, the tourism...
National News
Police in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur have ordered the cancellation of a performance by Thai cross-dressing men, after protests from a number...
Phuket News
A motorbike rider has been killed after his bike collided with a truck in the sub-district of Rawai, on Phuket’s southern coast. According to...
Phuket News
A Thai man has been taken to Patong Hospital after an apparent mental breakdown in a hotel on Ratchapathanusorn Road. The incident occurred around...
Phuket News
A collision between two minivans in Patong has left five people injured, four of them foreign tourists. According to a Phuket Express report, the...
Phuket Travel
Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island, has been spotlighted in the American reality TV series “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” which is set to...
Phuket News
A Phuket tour bus that had been on its way to pick up nurses and other staff at Patong Hospital has slammed into a...
National News
Police in the central province of Nakhon Pathom have officially ended the search for a baby boy who has been missing since February 5....
Phuket News
The first Cannabis Cup event will be held on Phuket from this Saturday, where various strains of weed will compete to be judged the...
Phuket News
Phuket rescue workers have found two Russian tourists who ended up lost while exploring Sirinat National Park in the north of the island on...
National News
Thailand’s general election, set for May 14, is likely to be dominated by old grudges between the military/royalist/establishment and populist opposition parties – the...
National News
Thailand’s popular penang curry has been named the world’s best, according to a report from the National News Bureau of Thailand. The culinary website...
National News
The Election Commission has confirmed that a general election will be held in Thailand on May 14. This follows the dissolution of the House...
National News
Four officers from Thailand’s Immigration division have been fired after being accused of demanding a cryptocurrency bribe from a Chinese visa applicant. According to...
Phuket News
The authorities in Phuket have issued arrest warrants for a Swiss man and 2 Thai women as part of an investigation into alleged child...
Phuket News
The Phuket Marine Office has fined a jet-ski operator in Cherngtalay for operating without a licence. The man was found offering jet-skis on Bang...
Phuket News
The Phuket Real Estate Association says the island province is enjoying a “golden year” for property sales, as condos and luxury villas are in...
Phuket News
Nightlife venues in Phuket’s popular Patong Beach area say a recent bar raid in which police allegedly found children employed as sex workers has...
Phuket News
Police in Phuket have located a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident in the sub-district of Rawai, on the south-east coast of...
Islands
On Koh Pha Ngan in the Gulf of Thailand, a 34 year old Russian man has been arrested for overstaying his legal visa conditions...
Phuket Travel
According to Zhang Wuan, Vice President of Chinese carrier Spring Airlines, flights between Thailand and China have rebounded to 50% of pre-pandemic levels and...
National News
Thais are now officially off to a general election, sometime in the first few weeks of May this year. Thailand’s PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has...
National News
Last October the Thai cabinet decided to increase the length of the visa waiver for tourists who arrive from 64 countries from 30 days...
Phuket News
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha headed to Phuket yesterday to check on the progress of Thailand’s bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028, and to...
Phuket News
Phuket’s new ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ card system has resulted in warnings, arrests and deportations for several foreigners in Phuket already. The system, launched earlier...
National News
Hail storms, dropping hailstones as large as golf balls, and usually high winds and rain ripped through sections of Chiang Mai province on Saturday...
Phuket News
Phuket Airport has continued to welcome a high volume of international arrivals, with a total of 184,762 foreign visitors entering the country via the...
Phuket News
Phuket’s new ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ card system has resulted in warnings and arrests for several foreigners. The system, launched earlier this month, has indeed...
Phuket News
An Australian tourist, whose identity is being withheld pending embassy and family notification, passed away after hiking to the Tiger Temple Cave in Krabi,...
Best of Phuket
Phuket is a beautiful island in the Andaman Sea, unlike Samui, Koh Chang, Koh Pha Nga, Koh Tao or Koh Same… all located in...
Phuket News
UPDATE The Phuket Provincial Police Commander, Major General Sermphan Sirikong has issued an order regarding the recent raid on the illegal bar in Soi...
National News
Not only could it NOT detect a bomb, or anything for that matter, the best it could do would be to poke out your...
Phuket News
Over 7,600 Russians extended their visas in Phuket during March, according to Phuket immigration. As the conflict continues, following last year’s brutal Russian invasion...
Phuket News
PHOTO: MGR Online A bar in Soi Sea Dragon on Bangla Road in Patong was raided by a team from the Department of Provincial...
Phuket Travel
Singapore’s Changi International Airport has once again claimed the top spot in Skytrax’s annual ranking of the world’s best airports. Skytrax, a UK-based airline...
Phuket Travel
174 mostly Chinese passengers have arrived at the Phuket International Airport on the inaugural flight of Chinese airline 9 Air Airlines. The flight arrived at Phuket...
National News
On Tuesday, the Thai Cabinet greenlit a draft extradition treaty with Russia. This development comes as reports suggest that a growing number of Russians...
National News
A Thai photographer who was one of the official photographers at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles has shared her excitement on social media....
Phuket News
Break out your super soakers, Songkran water play has been given the green light by Phuket Town officials. The Phuket News reports that the...
National News
In Thailand, the issue of cannabis has become a major topic of debate among the country’s political parties. Last June’s decriminalisation of cannabis for...
National News
Two policewomen who covered an elderly protester’s mouth and tried to push her out of the way during a visit by the Thai PM...
Phuket News
The President of the Thai Hotels Association Southern Chapter says Phuket needs 17,000 additional workers as a result of a boom in foreign tourism....
National News
A foreign man has died while on a visit to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s tallest mountain, in the northern province of Chiang Mai. It’s understood...
National News
After a suspension in September 2022, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is resuming the free electric boat services on the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal...
National News
An elderly woman has been dragged away after shouting and cursing at the Thai PM as he visited the western province of Ratchaburi. According...
Best of Phuket
Lights, camera, action. Phuket and Krabi have captured the imagination of filmmakers for many years. The island and its surrounding areas have played host...
Islands
A 55 year old Russian man has drowned while snorkelling off the popular Monkey Beach on Krabi’s main island of Koh Phi Phi Don....
Islands
Four people have been injured in a scissor attack on Koh Pha Ngan, allegedly carried out by a Burmese man who had been rejected...
National News
The Thai Transport Ministry has announced that there are four companies seeking licenses to operate airline services in Thailand – P80 Air, Really Cool...
Phuket News
Two seafood restaurants in Phuket have been charged with the illegal possession of protected marine life, according to a Phuket News report. The unnamed...
Phuket News
Representatives of Phuket’s business sector and the Office of Vocational Education Commission have signed an agreement aimed at tackling the labour shortage on the...
National News
An American provider of business forecasts and personal finance advice has published its list of the “10 Cheapest Countries to Visit” – and Thailand...
Phuket News
Two foreign tourists who went missing after renting a kayak on Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island) off Phuket have been found safe and well. According...
National News
On Saturday, police in Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom, to the west of the city, confiscated vaping devices and accessories valued at over 80 million...
Phuket News
The bizarre, and probably unworkable, “Yellow-Red” card scheme, cooked up by Phuket police officials two weeks ago, immediately vanished from the news – mostly...
Islands
A hidden gem on the Andaman coast is set to become the next big thing for international travellers. Hat Yao beach, situated in the...
Phuket News
Officials in Phuket say they plan to hold a “No Alcohol” Songkran event on Dibuk Road in the outskirts of the Old Town district...
National News
Despite Thailand’s current experiments with the decriminalisation of cannabis, all other south east Asian countries remain firmly opposed to any recognition of the drug...
National News
Thai tourism officials have set a target of 80 million foreign visitors by 2027, but the tourism minister says congestion must be alleviated at...
Phuket News
A man who fired shots at a car as it departed a hospital car park in Phuket Town has been charged with attempted murder....
National News
A fruit seller from Myanmar has been stabbed to death outside the popular Platinum shopping mall in downtown Bangkok, next to the huge CentralWorld...
Best of Phuket
Phuket not only offers a great living and tourism experience, but also mouth-watering local ‘southern’ cuisine. Sometimes spicy, here are the top five dishes...
Phuket Life
The sunniest time of the year is the Phuket winter, the hottest time is the spring, the wettest time is the summer – go...
National News
The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand says he expects 6 million European tourists to visit the kingdom this year, according to a...
National News
A food delivery rider has been honoured by the Royal Thai Police for saving a child who had run into traffic. According to a...
Phuket News
Police in Phuket have arrested a man for allegedly firing gun shots in a major hospital car park in a brief dispute with another...
National News
A Swedish man has been found dead inside a tent at Ao Nang Beach in Krabi province. Police in Ao Nang say they were...
National News
A man in Thailand has been sentenced to two years in prison for selling calendars featuring inflatable yellow duck that were deemed to defame...
Islands
Koh Pha Ngan, a small island located in Surat Thani, Thailand, is probably best known for its monthly Full Moon Party – an event...
Phuket News
Phuket has now received over a million public votes in favour of the island province hosting the 2028 Specialised Expo. According to a report...
Phuket Life
Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage that attracts millions of tourists every year, certainly as the daily tourist arrivals start...
National News
Two transgender women have been arrested on charges of luring school boys into performing sex acts, which the suspects allegedly ‘filmed’ and ‘sold’ on...
Islands
The body of a German tourist has been recovered from the water at Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach, according to a Phuket Express report. It’s...
National News
Air pollution has become a major concern in Thailand as the haze pollution has exceeded safe levels in 36 provinces, mainly in the North....
Phuket News
Phuket’s property sector continues to recover, with the condo market in particular set to return to pre-Covid levels over the next 2 years. Property...
National News
Some good news from Thailand’s Department of Disease Control, which has confirmed that the rate of Covid hospitalisation is continuing to drop. According to...
National News
A hungry elephant gave a passing truck a gentle nudge with his trunk – and tipped the vehicle over. Nation Thailand reports that the...
Islands
Here are our top 5 recommendations for the best islands to visit off the main island of Phuket. Some of them are archipelagos that...
Phuket News
Two women, one of whom is a teenager, have been arrested in Phuket, accused of selling illegal vaping devices and contraband tobacco. According to...
National News
According to data from the Deep South Watch, an independent organization that monitors the conflict in Thailand’s southern provinces, between 2004 and 2021, over...
National News
Army personnel working in the southern province of Narathiwat have been told not to enter locations until they’ve been confirmed as safe, following a...
National News
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport is urging passengers to allow extra time as the airport upgrades security screening at the departure terminal. According to a report...
National News
On Sunday, a massive fire broke out in a Rohingya refugee camp located in southeastern Bangladesh, leaving thousands of people without shelter. The blaze...
National News
One in ten Thai children is now considered obese, according to a report from the country’s Department of Health. The data shows that over...
Phuket Travel
JetStar, a budget airline owned by Australia’s QANTAS Group, has been ranked as the third most unpopular airline in the world, according to a...
Islands
A United Arab Emirates national has been arrested on charges of arson on Koh Samui and Koh Phan Ngan. The man, named in a...
National News
On Friday, an army bomb disposal squad was attacked by a southern insurgent IED while traveling in a four-car convoy with Maj-Gen Paisal Nusang,...
National News
A Chinese man in Pattaya has sparked concern among neighbours after allowing his pet lion cub to roam freely within his residential area. According...
National News
Thailand is bracing for scorching temperatures as summer officially begins this Sunday, with the season expected to last until around mid-May. Bangkok is expected...
National News
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has issued an urgent alert as thousands of forest and plantation fires have been detected...
National News
The Director of the Narcotics Control Board, Wichai Chaimongkhon, has reported to Thai media today about a recent heroin case involving the NCB, Customs,...
Phuket News
A tourist has been fined 1,500 baht and reported to the French Embassy and to Phuket Immigration after causing a public nuisance while riding...
Phuket News
Police in Patong have charged a 28 year old Canadian tourist after he falsely claimed he was attacked and robbed. Instead, it appears William...
Phuket Travel
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand governor, Yuthasak Supasorn, airfares for flights connecting China and Thailand have remained high despite a decrease in...
National News
The Royal Thai Navy plans to ask the Defence Ministry for 200 million baht to raise the sunken HTMS Sukhothai. The vessel is currently...
Islands
A protest by local fishermen on Wednesday has resulted in the blockade of Pak Bara Pier on Koh Lipe, causing a loss of 10...
National News
A tourist from Taiwan has died while snorkelling in Krabi, according to a Phuket Express report. The man has been named as 36 year...
Phuket News
…and visitors from other countries too. Over 7,600 Russians have applied to extend their stay on the island of Phuket, according to the local...
Phuket News
A new initiative called the “Red Card” system has been launched in Phuket, Thailand, to crack down on bad behaviour or law-breaking by foreigners....
National News
The Pollution Control Department is reporting that most northern provinces in Thailand are experiencing an unsafe level of PM2.5 dust on Wednesday, with measurements...
Phuket News
Police in Phuket have arrested a Swedish man who is accused of being involved in the production of illegal drugs. According to media reports,...
Phuket Life
Phuket, one of Southeast Asia’s most popular holiday and retirement destinations, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when Thai armies...
National News
The body of an 8 month old baby boy who has been missing for weeks has been recovered from a canal near his home....
Phuket News
The Thai government is sending 72.3 million baht to Phuket, as part of an overall budget of 1.4 billion baht, to create the long-discussed...
National News
The rebound in foreign tourism continues for Thailand, with the kingdom welcoming over 2 million foreign arrivals in January. The latest data shows that...
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A young British man, 23 year old Kieran Martin, suffered a traumatic fall from a hotel balcony while on a three-week vacation in Thailand...
Phuket News
Around 30 people, consisting of both Ukrainians and Russians, rallied in Phuket’s Patong last Saturday to call for an end to Russia’s invasion of...
National News
Resonance Consultancy, a leading tourism consultancy firm, has ranked Bangkok as the 30th best city in the world and the second-best in the ASEAN...
National News
A security guard at a popular nightspot on Bangkok’s Khaosan Road has been fired for handcuffing a foreign customer, then slapping him (twice) with...
Phuket News
According to Thailand’s Real Estate Information Centre (REIC), Russian citizens own almost 40% of foreign-owned condominiums in Phuket, valued around a combined 880 million...
Phuket News
Officials from Karon municipality have issued a statement to confirm the source of supposed black wastewater flowing into the sea at Karon Beach. They...
National News
Thailand’s tourism minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hu Heping, in Beijing. Also present were Atthayut Srisamut, Thailand...
National News
Contrary to comments made by Thailand’s public health minister Anutin Charvirakul last Friday, when he said legalising vaping and e-cigarettes would be ‘impossible’, the...
Phuket News
Officials in Phuket are calling on airlines to be fair, not greedy, in their pricing, lest they discourage would-be tourists from holidaying on the...
National News
A Grab driver in north-east Thailand has delighted diners at a Khon Kaen bakery by performing a musical number while waiting for his food...
National News
The mother of a 22 year old student who died in a hit-and-run incident in the US state of Michigan has praised Thai police...
Phuket News
Thailand has become a safe haven for Russian tourists who are looking to escape Moscow’s war in Ukraine, that has now entered its second...
Phuket News
Staff at Phuket International Airport were on hand to welcome a new flight from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, operated by Hainan Airlines....
Phuket Life
Thailand is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, warm climate and friendly locals. But the proximity in south east Asia, hot,...
National News
Peter, a 62 year old Dutch man, arrived at the court in Udon Thani, north east Thailand with his lawyer Nobi yesterday to commence...
Phuket News
Last Wednesday, a Thai Smile Airways Airbus A320 made an emergency landing in Phuket at 1pm after suffering an engine failure. The aircraft made...
National News
The Thai capital is suffering under a veil of smog, smoke and haze today with PM2.5 levels the highest they have been this year....
National News
A 57-year-old Thai-American woman who fled to Bangkok after fatally hitting a 22-year-old American student with her car, has returned to the United States...
Phuket News
The Phuket Hotels Association, which comprises 82 leading hotels and resorts on the island, has partnered with the EHL Hospitality Business School to offer...
National News
National police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas has vowed to conduct a fair investigation into allegations that 116 immigration police and over 100 other police officers...
Phuket News
Police in Phuket have raided a bar in the main district of Phuket Town for allegedly remaining open and selling alcohol after legal operating...
Phuket Life
Cost of living in Phuket It’s relatively inexpensive to live in Phuket, as long as you avoid the ‘touristy’ west coast (Patong, Kata, Karon,...
National News
The Association of Thai Travel Agents says that despite the global economic slowdown, Chinese tourists’ spending has not been affected, due to pent-up demand...
Phuket Life
About 17.6% of the Thai population, or eight million people, are suffering from chronic kidney disease, of which 200,000 are in the final stages....
National News
Thailand’s deputy national police chief says the biological father of a missing 8 month old boy will be charged with statutory rape of a...
National News
A new species of orchid has been discovered near the Paribatra waterfall area in the southern province of Songkhla. The National News Bureau of...
Phuket News
Officials in Phuket say foreign tourists were involved in over 500 motorbike accidents on the island in the last 2 months alone. According to...
National News
UPDATE: Thai Airways has suspended members of a flight cabin crew for failing to remove three food trays from passengers’ tables during a flight...
Phuket News
Police officers in Phuket have been reminded that they must wear body cameras at all checkpoints on the island. The reminder follows the recent...
National News
Police in Narathiwat, a southern province in Thailand, are currently investigating the murders of three men whose bodies were discovered in the trunk of...
National News
The Thai government has confirmed that the import of all plastic waste will be banned from January 1, 2025. In addition, regulations will be...
National News
The National Institute for Child and Family Development at Bangkok’s Mahidol University is urging parents to fit child seats and child seatbelts in their...
Phuket News
Phuket officials hope to build a bridge that will connect the sub-districts of Wichit and Chalong, in Mueang district. The Phuket Express reports that...
National News
Thai Airways is promising to investigate after a passenger accused cabin crew of failing to clear food trays from passengers’ folding tray tables prior...
National News
Sad to report, more fatal violence in southern Thailand. On Tuesday morning, government forces in Yala, a province in the restive Deep South of...
National News
The body of a Burmese woman missing after a cargo boat capsized near Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand has been recovered from...
Phuket Events
Officials in Phuket are accelerating efforts to secure the hosting of the 2028 Specialised Expo on the island. Acknowledging that more needs to be...
National News
A Russian expat couple living in Pattaya have been fined 10,000 baht each after they were caught riding jet skis in a protected area...
National News
Last night, the Royal Thai Navy’s Mekong River patrol unit and paramilitary rangers successfully seized approximately 6.4 million methamphetamine tablets from a boat on...
Islands
Tourism in the Thai province of Surat Thani, including the Gulf islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, has seen remarkable recovery...
Phuket News
At a meeting of the board of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation yesterday, Thailand’s mercurial Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the Ministry...
Phuket News
The hospitality industry in Phuket is facing a problem with foreign mafia-style gangs becoming increasingly involved in business on the resort island. Industry executives...
Best of Phuket
Phuket-GO, in association with the ‘Tim Newton Today‘ YouTube channel and Living Waters Phuket, are raising money for the Seeds of Change charity situated...
National News
Last Sunday, the captain of the Wild Boar soccer team, 17 year old Duangphet “Dom” Promthep, collapsed in his room in England and was...
National News
There are growing calls for increased scrutiny of Thailand’s Tourism Fund, with concerns raised about how the money will be used. The fund was...
National News
Low-cost airline Thai Vietjet has been awarded the “Fastest Growing Low-Cost Airline – Thailand 2022” by the International Finance Awards 2022. The award was...
Islands
According to an article in Matichon newspaper on February 16, the Marine Department’s office in Krabi is ordering inspections of around 70-80 modified long-tail...
National News
At least 5 people have died and another 5 have been criticallyinjured after two pickup trucks collided in Krabi. According to a Phuket Express...
Phuket News
Phuket Fisheries officials, accompanied by representatives from the Thalang District Office, have confiscated 22 baby crocodiles from a house in the sub-district of Srisoontorn....
National News
Bangkok permanent-secretary Khajit Chatchavanich says emergency and response teams in the capital have been put on standby as thunderstorms are forecast until Friday. The...
Phuket News
A French man, who was riding a motorbike, has been charged with hit and run after a Thai pedestrian was badly injured in Patong...
Phuket Travel
Out with the prawns and shrimp – in with the chicken. One of the largest airline catering companies in the world, Singapore’s SATS, is...
National News
An 8 month old baby boy, missing from his home in the central province of Nakhon Pathom is still unaccounted for, according to a...
National News
The Association of Thai Travel Agents has welcomed the early return of Chinese tour groups, which it believes will help the country reach pre-Covid...
Phuket News
Three Phuket drivers have been caught using their personal vehicles to operate a taxi service. According to a Phuket Express report, the drivers were...
National News
Thailand’s Meteorological Department is advising 50 provinces to prepare for some unseasonal thunderstorms, strong winds and falling temperatures, with a drop of 1-3 degrees...
Phuket News
Representatives from the Chambers of Commerce in Phuket and Chiang Rai are pushing for the resumption of direct flights between the 2 provinces. The...
National News
The authorities in the US are calling on a Thai woman who fled to Bangkok after she struck and killed a student with her...
National News
The Thai Cabinet has given the green light to the proposal from the National Tourism Policy Committee to impose a “landing tax” on all...
National News
Police in the southern province of Chumphon have arrested 4 people in possession of 400,000 methamphetamine pills. The Narcotics Suppression Bureau says they were...
Phuket News
A Phuket minivan driver has been fined 2,000 baht and had his licence suspended for 90 days after he was seen playing games on...
National News
On Tuesday, the Thai Cabinet approved the 300 baht “landing fee” for foreign air travellers, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. The...
Phuket News
The authorities in Phuket have issued a warning about the presence of stinging ‘flame’ of ‘fire’ jellyfish at some of the island’s beaches. It...
National News
A Thai woman is still missing after the massive earthquake that struck Türkiye and northern Syria last week. The woman, who has been named...
Phuket News
Police in Phuket say foreigners are reportedly using stolen credit cards to purchase high-end products on the island, including gold jewellery and iPhones. Retailers...
Phuket Travel
Looking for an alternative way to get to South East Asia from Australia? Vietnam is landing on the to-do list of more Australian travellers,...
Phuket News
A Patong restaurant owner is disputing the story told by a Canadian tourist who claims he was attacked and robbed. According to a Phuket...
Phuket Life
Thailand is a tropical hot and humid country, with temperatures peaking between February and May. While the heat can be a surprise for tourists...
Phuket News
On Sunday night, two French tourists were lost on the hills above Nai Thon beach in Tambon Sakhu of Thalang district, on the north-west...
National News
The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has applauded the nation’s holiday accommodation providers after they were recognised by the 2023 Traveller Review Awards from Booking.com....
National News
Starting from April 1, drivers who have outstanding traffic fines will not be issued with the annual vehicle registration tax sticker for their windshield,...
National News
Thailand’s Transport Minister has issued a directive to Suvarnabhumi Airport to tackle the issue of lengthy wait times at immigration and baggage claim. The...
Phuket News
Public transport operators in Phuket are considering implementing tighter security measures in response to the recent shooting incident on a bus on February 10....
Phuket Travel
2023 was supposed to be the year that travel finally returns to normal after three years of the industry being on its knees. However,...
Phuket News
Police have followed up the informal cavalcade of motorbikes, mostly ridden by French nationals on rented bikes in Patong along the beach road on...
National News
PM2.5 air pollution levels in 16 northern and northeastern provinces of Thailand have surpassed the 50-micron safety threshold (recently revised down to 37 by...
Phuket News
The elimination of pre-departure Covid-19 test requirements for travellers from India as well as other countries like China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and...
Phuket News
On Friday morning, a shooting incident took place on a Phuket-Phatthalung inter-provincial bus in the just south of the main city district of Phuket....
Phuket News
Taxi drivers, legally registered in Bangkok and other provinces, WILL be allowed to work in Phuket, according to a Phuket Express report. It follows...
National News
The Thai Red Cross is pledging 2 million baht for relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck Türkey and northern Syria on Monday....
Phuket News
UPDATE: 11.35am – The shooter, who was still on the bus, has apparently shot himself. According to Phuket Hotnews, relatives failed to negotiate a...
National News
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to support Thailand in finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing insurgency in the Deep South. The conflict,...
Phuket News
Seven French tourists were arrested and fined by Phuket police last night for disturbing the peace with their motorcycles in the island’s party town...
National News
“International Air Transport Association’s prediction that there will be roughly 200 million foreign arrivals in 2031 to Thailand.” The government of Thailand is taking...
National News
Thai immigration police have raided a disused warehouse in the southern province of Songkhla, arresting 33 illegal migrant workers from Myanmar. Another 3 suspects,...
National News
The Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai have expressed their condolences to the people of Turkey after the devastating earthquake that...
Phuket News
Phuket’s tourist arrival numbers have stabilised after the pre-Christmas/new year surge in passenger arrivals at Phuket International Airport. Since the middle of December, arrival...
Phuket News
Phuket authorities are investigating a surge in reports of foreign individuals using rental cars for illegal taxi services. In response the Phuket Land Transport...
National News
Bangkok Airways has announced the temporary halting of two of its services, suspending flights to Hat Yai in southern Thailand and Da Nang in...
National News
“Only 10 cases being Chinese nationals, accounting for 4% of all Chinese arrivals.” The Covid-19 situation in Thailand is showing a steady improvement, with...
National News
A 1 year old baby girl has been rescued after being trapped in a well for 17 hours in the northwestern province of Tak....
Phuket News
Thailand’s tourism minister says the Phuket tour company worker who allegedly attacked a Chinese tourist with a knife has been charged. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says...
Phuket News
Legal action is being taken against 4 illegal taxi drivers in Phuket after they were caught at an official checkpoint near the airport. The...
Phuket News
The Daily News reports on the reunion of a Russian woman and her beloved earrings, valued at 70,000 Baht, which she left in Phuket....
Phuket News
Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew has met with the Chinese Vice Consul after an employee at a Phuket tour company attacked a Chinese tourist with...
National News
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 4,000 people and leaving thousands of buildings in ruins. The latest death...
National News
Horror! A Thai food listed as one of the ‘worst’ culinary servings in the world!! Thai diners are reeling in shock as their beloved...
National News
The ‘visas-for-cash’ scandal continues to spread throughout Thai immigration officialdom. The Royal Thai Police are now investigating the actions of 110 immigration officers who...
Phuket News
A Phuket tour company has had its licence suspended for 6 months and could be fined up to 500,000 baht after one of its...
Phuket News
Phuket tourism officials have welcomed the first Chinese tour group to visit the island in 3 years. The Phuket Express reports that the group...
Best of Phuket
by Baz Daniel Love is in the air… and the beer…. and the Prosecco Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for romance, flowers,...
National News
Chinese travel agencies are resuming outbound group tours to 20 countries including Thailand from today. The Bangkok Post reports that the number of Chinese...
Islands
Koh Pha-ngan’s second Full Moon Party after the pandemic ‘restrictions’ took place yesterday and was a “massive success” with an estimated 20,000 participants. The...
National News
The disgraced former director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, has filed a lawsuit against 7...
National News
Thailand’s national police chief has ordered checkpoint officers to store body cam footage for 20 days. The order from Damrongsak Kittiprapas comes after two...
Phuket News
An old Russian Boeing 767 jet was finally moved from the runway at Phuket International Airport after the Azur Air aircraft right jet engine...
Phuket News
A 36 year old Belarusian man named Georgi Gavrylchyk has been arrested by Region 8 Police in Rawai, Phuket on charges of being involved...
National News
Six police officers in Bangkok have been jailed without bail after being accused of accepting a bribe from a Taiwanese actress and her friends...
Phuket News
A Russian national has been apprehended in Phuket on charges of robbery, illegal possession of firearms, carrying a weapon in public without proper authorisation,...
National News
This time of the year is ‘burning season’ in parts of Thailand. Not only in the agricultural areas of Thailand, but in many of...
Phuket News
Taxi drivers in Phuket have gathered at the provincial hall in the Muang district to protest over unregistered competition allegedly “stealing” their customers. According...
Islands
A search operation is still underway for the German man missing after he spontaneously appeared to jump from a ferry off Koh Pha Ngan. 35...
Phuket News
Today, the operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles in Phuket took to the streets to protest against the operation of unregistered taxis...
Phuket News
by Tim Newton Whilst Phuket’s tourism stakeholders are delighted with the surge of arrivals into Phuket in recent months, the statistics ring some alarm...
Islands
A search operation is underway for a German tourist who has gone missing after jumping from a ferry near Koh Phan Ngan in the...
National News
The Thai Government introduced a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’), shisha smoking, and electronic shishas in 2014, for “health reasons and to...
National News
The Metropolitan Police Bureau is getting tough on Bangkok checkpoints, following the extortion scandal involving a Taiwanese actress. According to a Nation Thailand report,...
National News
With China having lifted its Covid-19 travel restrictions, their travellers are eager to venture beyond their country’s borders once more. And according to recent...
National News
First thing… keep calm. Let the the police lead the conversation and don’t say anything other than answering their questions. Secondly, the vast majority...
Phuket News
And now it’s Phuket’s turn to get in on the extortion/bribes game. If anyone has stories about bribes and shakedowns in Phuket, comment below...
Phuket Travel
Qatar Airways has increased its services to Thailand with the launch of three daily flights between Doha and Phuket, starting today, February 1. This...
National News
A total of 11,548 road users have had points deducted from their licences since the new system launched on January 9. According to a...
National News
Thailand’s tourism and sports minister has responded to allegations that members of the Elite Card program have been linked to dodgy Chinese businesses –...
Phuket News
by Tim Newton Whilst Phuket’s tourism tzars are delighted with the surge of arrivals into Phuket in recent months, the statistics reveal some crucial...
National News
A pirate-themed floating restaurant, aimed at foreign tourists, has sunk in rough seas off Pattaya, according to a Nation Thailand report. The restaurant was...
Islands
Phuket had a big surge of tourists, particularly for Christmas and New Year, and also for the Chinese New Year break. Koh Samui also...
National News
Thailand’s Department of Health says it’s working with the private sector in a bid to raise awareness of the health risks associated with too...
National News
The government is considering the introduction of much stricter penalties for amphetamine possession, according to a Nation Thailand report. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul...
Islands
A diver has shared photos of what he describes as “horrific” sights of coral and marine life being strangled by discarded fishing nets in...
Phuket News
The Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand is feeling optimistic about tourism in 2023, predicting 12 million visitors for the island. According...
National News
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) is investigating an alleged extortion incident involving Huai Khwang police officers. They fronted up to Thai media today admitting...
Best of Phuket
Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island destination, had the honour of being visited by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej four times during his 70 year...
National News
Songkran, or the Thai New Year celebration, has been included on a tentative UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. According to a National News Bureau...
National News
The northern city of Chiang Mai has been named the safest in Southeast Asia, beating Davao in the Philippines into second place and Singapore...
National News
The Thai government is warning people not to be caught out by scammers posing as officials from the Revenue Department. According to a report...
National News
Three Chinese men have been rescued off Krabi after strong winds caused the yacht’s mast to collapse and the engine failure of their sailboat....
Phuket News
The Phuket marine office has begun re-enforcing a ban on jet skis, jet ski hires and parasail boat rides in the waters off Surin...
Phuket News
Phuket is experiencing a resurgence in tourism, with the number of visitors to the island reaching nearly 50% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the...
Phuket Life
We drive past it, or around it, most days whilst we live in Phuket. But who are the two ladies who feature in the...
Phuket Events
The Phuket Old Town Festival 2023 is set to take place from January 27-29 in Phuket Town’s historic old town precinct. The festival will...
Phuket News
Police in Bangkok have arrested the final suspect wanted in connection with a fire at a Phuket snake show venue last year. According to...
National News
Prominent hotel mogul William “Bill” Heinecke has expressed disappointment at the Thai government’s ongoing policy of holding tight to the reins of Covid vaccine...
Phuket News
Locals in Patong are calling on the police to investigate people who are allegedly selling alcohol on Bangla Road in the early hours of...
National News
Tourism operators in Thailand are ready to welcome the return of Chinese tour groups, after Beijing lifted restrictions on the outbound group tour market....
Phuket News
Two people have drowned off Krabi after the long-tail boat they were passengers on, capsized. A Malaysian mother and her five year old daughter...
National News
A total of 11.15 million foreign tourists visited Thailand during 2022, a huge increase on the 428,000 figure from 2021. Last year’s total arrivals...
National News
The Department of Disease Control has reported a sharp drop in the number of Covid-19 patients being hospitalised or dying in the third week...
National News
The Thai authorities have reminded drivers that they now face a fine of up to 4,000 baht (previously 1,000 baht) if they fail to...
Islands
The first Taiwanese tour group has returned to Koh Samui after a near 3-year hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Phuket...
Phuket Events
The Phuket Old Town Festival 2023 will be held around Phuket Town’s historic ‘old town’ precinct between January 27 – 29. The annual festival...
National News
Whilst Phuket is enjoying a respite from the long, sunny days (with an afternoon of some rain showers crossing the island), Greater Bangkok and...
National News
Good news if you are looking for a boost vaccine for Covid 19. Thailand’s health ministry is to create Covid vaccination centres around the...
National News
Thailand’s deputy national police chief says his investigation into 80 immigration officers accused of helping around 5,500 Chinese nationals convert their tourist visas into...
Islands
The Thai government is budgeting nearly 31 billion baht for the construction of interprovincial motorways and a bridge connecting the Krabi islands of Koh...
Phuket News
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says Phuket generated at least 2.6 billion baht in tourism revenue during the recent Chinese New Year holiday. This...
Phuket News
Two visa agents have contacted Phuket GO today with information that Phuket Immigration are refusing to process any new visa applications for Chinese citizens....
Phuket News
Another day, another Phuket cabbie doing his bit to further damage the reputation of the island’s taxi drivers. Police in Patong have charged a...
National News
The new Malaysian PM, Anwar Ibrahim, will visit Thailand for security talks next month, with a view to deepening cooperation between both countries. The...
Phuket News
Phuket is preparing to welcome back tour groups from China, following confirmation from Beijing that outbound tour groups can travel to Thailand and 18...
National News
A Chinese national sought by Interpol on fraud charges has been arrested by Thai immigration police in northeast Thailand. Following the issuing of a...
National News
Thailand is switching to online influencers as a key strategy in its new approach to attracting new tourists to visit the kingdom. With the...
Phuket News
Chinese tourists are back in Thailand for the first time in 3 years, following Beijing’s sudden lifting of travel restrictions last month. Yoyo Chen,...
National News
An American online news and lifestyle publication has included Thailand in its list of the world’s best travel destinations for 2023. Alesandra Dubin, News...
National News
A woman has died and 2 other people have been injured following a collision between a pick-up truck and an express train in the...
National News
The Thai government says it’s working on extending the e-visa service to more nationalities, as tourists return in increasing numbers. A spokeswoman for the...
Phuket Events
The Kolour Party returns to Phuket next month after organisers disgraced themselves back in May 2021 after running events in Phuket, against the Covid...
Phuket News
A total of 11 provinces in the south of the country can expect “some very heavy rain” from today and lasting until next Wednesday....
National News
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre will host this year’s Bangkok Film Festival, starting today and running until Sunday. The event is part of...
Phuket News
The first direct flights from mainland China touched down in Phuket on Wednesday, with more direct services expected to be introduced soon. China finally...
National News
A Chinese national accused of being the leader of various Chinese triads operating in Thailand has been indicted on multiple charges. Chaiyanat Kornchayanant is...
National News
Direct flights from China have landed in Phuket and Chiang Mai today, for the first time in nearly three years. The two flights were...
Phuket News
Tourism operators in Phuket say they’re not concerned about so-called “zero dollar” package tours, as Chinese visitors return to the island. Instead, they cite...
National News
Officials will meet next week to once more discuss a possible “tourism arrival fee”, whose introduction has been repeatedly postponed since being proposed at...
Phuket News
Phuket authorities have scaled back a search operation for a foreign diver who has now been missing for over 10 days. Sebastian Emil Somesan,...
National News
Thai tourism officials are proposing that the current extension of the 30 day visa exemption program, available for arrivals from over 50 countries, could...
National News
UPDATE: 15:30 Wednesday Six more bodies have been recovered after explosions ripped through an oil tanker during welding maintenance at a dockyard southwest of...
Phuket News
Early this morning, a magnitude 7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sulawesi islands. The sudden tremor caused panic in nearby residents closest to the epicentre....
Phuket Travel
Phuket-GO have received several messages in recent days about the number of foreigners being targeted by police for fines, usually in late morning checkpoints...
Phuket News
Want to see the weather in Phuket, in real time? 5 Star Marine has just launched their new high-resolution LIVE weather cam. It’s a...
Islands
Whilst not on the usual “Instagram’ list of beautiful beaches and islands, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai are two large islands off...
National News
The number of malaria, dengue fever and chikungunya cases are expected rise by 3-4 times this year, when compared to 2022, around Thailand. Dr....
Best of Phuket
A heart-wrenching true love story, “Sarasin Bridge Love 2216”, has now been adapted into a new film set to hit Thai cinemas this Friday....
Islands
The dream of being able to simply drive to Koh Samui, from Thailand’s mainland by the end of the decade, has made more progress...
National News
A Singaporean man, with a Thai/Italian model girlfriend, suspected of being the ‘mastermind’ of a massive Ponzi scheme in Thailand, was arrested at Phuket...
National News
Eleven baby sea turtles have been found washed ashore in Sattahip last September, all ultimately died due to ingesting garbage. The turtles were found...
Phuket Travel
Figures from Phuket’s Immigration Office indicate that the huge surge of tourists into Phuket has levelled off after the Christmas/New Year holiday period. From...
Phuket News
A large earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia’s northern Sumatra island early today. The epicentre of the 6.2 magnitude quake was 48 kilometres...
National News
The next wave of tourists will come for Chinese New Year and airports around Thailand are bracing for the rise of visitors to celebrate...
Phuket News
Beware of the latest scam to not only remove money from your pocket but also put you in a potentially precarious position with insurance...
Phuket News
Lost and found. A luxury 40 foot sailing catamaran, that went missing at the end of last year while it was moored in the...
National News
We thought we’d check out the latest ‘chat bot’ that everyone’s talking about – ChatGPT. It’s a new artificial intelligence that seeks to compile...
Phuket News
A 54 year old US citizen has been arrested in the Thalang district (north of the island) over alleged stock manipulation and fraud. Mr...
Phuket Events
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has thrown its weight behind Phuket’s bit to host the Specialised Expo 2028 on the island. “This will be...
National News
A prominent Thai virologist says healthy people no longer need to wear face masks, according to a Nation Thailand report. Dr Yong Poovorawan says...
National News
The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, connecting the northern province of Tak and the Burmese town of Myawaddy, re-opened yesterday, with officials from both countries in...
Phuket News
A group of foreign nationals – believed to be expats – who allegedly attacked a number of Thai tourists on Koh Samui are believed...
Phuket News
Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew and a number of other officials have put a stop to plans to launch a floating beach club, or party...
National News
Chiang Mai’s provincial public health chief says the northern province is launching a Covid vaccination campaign as a precautionary measure, as visitors from China...
National News
First you did, then you didn’t, then you did again, then you didn’t after all… After another abrupt U-turn from the Thai government, officials...
Phuket Life
Dengue fever is a viral illness that is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world....
National News
A young German man has been seriously injured after falling at the famous Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi province. The Phuket Express reports that...
Phuket News
A driver from Hong Kong has crashed her sedan into a papaya salad vendor in the sub-district of Koh Kaew, north of Phuket Town....
Phuket News
Phuket, followed closely by Chiang Mai, is the top destination favoured by Chinese tourists, according to the President of the Phuket Tourist Association. Thanet...
Phuket News
A British man has made a series of allegations against Patong Police, claiming he was tortured while in custody. The story has been reported...
National News
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has reported a drop in the number of Covid patients being hospitalised during the first week of this year....
Phuket News
Vendors on Bangtao Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the northern west coast of Phuket, have been caught illegally selling floating lanterns,...
National News
More changes. The public health minister, via the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, has cancelled the requirement for foreign arrivals, from countries which require...
National News
The Governor of Bangkok says the city is taking all necessary precautions as more tourists are expected to return to the capital this year....
National News
The Royal Thai Navy has called on fishing associations and private local rescue crews to help in the search for missing crewmen following the...
National News
After a month of debate over the merits of allowing Chinese tourists back into the country, whilst China suffers from rising Covid cases, the...
Phuket News
The search is continuing for a diver who went missing off the waters around Koh Kaew Noi, south of Rawai on Sunday. The missing...
National News
From today, a new points system comes into effect for Thailand’s motorists, although the authorities say they’ll initially be adopting a “gentle” approach to...
National News
UPDATE: Monday 3pm – Thai Public Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul has CANCELLED the need to provide proof of Covid vaccination certificates before entering Thailand on...
Phuket News
A foreign national has been reported missing after failing to return from a dive in the waters around Koh Kaew Noi, south of Rawai....
National News
Foreign tour operators are criticising Thailand’s re-introduction of entry restrictions, saying no warning was given before the rules were suddenly changed. According to a...
Phuket News
Tourism businesses in Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi are up in arms over Thailand’s new entry restrictions, claiming they will have a negative impact...
National News
UPDATE: There has been another NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) issued in the past 24 hours which changes Item 5, which MAY provide an...
National News
The HTMS Sukhothai underwent a full process of repairs before being recommissioned, according to a statement from the Royal Thai Navy. Nation Thailand reports...
National News
Thailand’s tourism sector is gearing up to welcome the return of Chinese tourists, as China finally eases nearly 3 years of tough travel restrictions....
Phuket News
Yes we can! Phuket officials assembled at City Hall at the Provincial Office in Phuket Town yesterday to submit a letter to the Thai...
Phuket News
Phuket officials have confirmed that over the so-called “Seven Days of Danger”, the island saw 41 road accidents, with 3 people killed and 42...
National News
For the LATEST in this story go HERE. ORIGINAL STORY: Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has this afternoon adopted four measures that will be applied...
Phuket News
People in Phuket are angry and planning to show it, after a number of comments made about the island by Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong...
National News
Five missing Navy crew members have still not been found following the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai, as the Royal Thai Navy completes its...
National News
A British woman, employed as a “beautician” in the UK, may never walk again after falling from the balcony of her hotel in Koh...
National News
Train services between Hat Yai and Khlong Nagae in the s