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Chalong couple charged with beating 3-year-old to death
PHUKET: A Chalong couple have been charged with repeatedly hitting a 3-year-old girl, who died as a result of her injuries.
Lt-Gen Amphon Buarabporn, commander of Region 8 Police at the north end of the island, announced the news at a press…
The best spot for a surf vacation at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket
press release This green season is the perfect time to catch your wave and enjoy surfing in Phuket. Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is a stunning beach resort on the north of Patong Beach. Just a few steps from its…
Where to eat this week
1st lady2930 NE Killingsworth St, 503-227-2669, damenrestaurant.com. 5pm-10pm Thursday-Sunday.Dame is perhaps the most wonderful, underrated restaurant in Portland. The intimate Italian dishes served there nourish the body and uplift the…
Woman drowns after pickup truck crashes into lake
PHUKET: A 50-year-old woman was unable to get out of her pickup truck and drowned in it after the vehicle plunged into a tin mine lagoon in Kathu this morning (May 29).
Lt Col Kiattisak Saengmanee of Kathu Police was notified of the…
Officials in a Phuket district plan to step up English classes
Although Thailand's English proficiency ranked 100th out of 112 countries last year, an official in one Phuket district is not giving up on teaching the language. Phuket's Kathu district chief, Siwat Wangkun, says he has looked beyond the…
Man City aim to end Liverpool’s quadruple bid in Premier League high point
SOCCER: Manchester City have the fate of the Premier League title in their hands ahead of tonight's showdown on the final day (22 May), with the defending champions holding a narrow one-point lead over four-time rivals Liverpool.It goes all…
Experienced developers get bigger and better
City dwellers are now looking for spacious villas that offer unparalleled luxury as global tourism slowly comes to life and Thailand's border gradually opens up. Phuket, an island with the most luxurious and beautiful villas in Thailand,…
Have your rain poncho ready by Tuesday in Thailand!
Get your 20 Baht 7-11 rain poncho ready for the next 2 days! Thailand expects heavy rain showers through Tuesday that will cover most of the country. This news comes after monsoon valleys have already spread across Phuket and the Andaman…
UPDATE: Excavation banned on hilltop in Phuket, further investigation
THE NEWEST Officials have banned further excavation at the site after Thai media reported that construction tools and trucks were digging up soil on a hilltop in Kamala, a town in Phuket. Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawangkul confirmed the…
Coach urges War Elephants to continue after shock defeat to Malaysia
SOCCER: Thailand coach Mano Polking made a red card given to defender Jonathan Khemdee late in the first half for a shock 2-1 loss to arch-rivals Malaysia in the opening Group G match of the SEA Games in Vietnam on Saturday night (May 7). )…
MENA Tour: Tom Sloman keeps his date with Laguna Phuket Challenge
Sloman, 25, had jumped from seventh to the pinnacle of the MENA Tour's 2020+ Journey to Jordan Order of Merit standings due to his brilliant 54 holes over the par 70 Laguna Golf Phuket and will earn an invitation to one of the Asian Tour's…
Ferrari defends aggressive action in disappointment at home race
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari is still in control of both championships despite a late-race crash following an aggressive strategy change that cost Charles Leclerc a podium at last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Imola, but team boss Mattia Binotto…
Avani+ Khao Lak Resort is the official partner of L’Étape Thailand 2022
Bookable until May 15 for all stays from May 11 to 16, 2022.
competitors? cheer squad? Lover? Avani+ Khao Lak Resortthe…
Phuket hosts the Joint Trade Committee meeting with Bhutan
PHUKET: Government officials in Phuket are preparing to welcome a ministerial delegation from Bhutan next week as part of a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to the island as the two countries seek to reach a preferential trade agreement (PTA) on…
Top 5 Phuket East Coast Villas Specially Selected by CBRE
Sponsored Article Boasting some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with crystal clear waters, powdery white sand and a landscape dotted with coconut palms, Phuket is a paradise that the modern traveler cannot miss. While the…
Russian tourists’ interest in traveling to Thailand increases by 20% on the announcement of…
Russian tourists' interest in traveling to Thailand increases by 20% on the announcement of "open skies for friendlies".
PHUKET: Moscow's announcement that Russia is lifting COVID-19 restrictions on flights to 52 countries from yesterday…
ATOLL – To be the most popular destination where people meet, eat and drink
Sponsored Article Welcome to ATOLL - The perfect spot for cocktails, dining and relaxation! Floating playfully in the heart of Laguna Phuket's waterways, ATOLL offers magnificent lagoon views from its alfresco setting, combined with…
Chen Nien-chin fights his way to the semifinals of the Thailand International Open
Taipei, April 4 (CNA) - Taiwanese middleweight Chen Nien-chin (陳念琴) defeated Vietnamese Hoang Ngoc Mai at the 2022 Thailand Open International Boxing tournament in Phuket on Monday to secure her place in the women's 69 kg semifinals .The…
TAT/TG Amazing New Chapters Mega FAM Trip features Chiang Mai and Phuket
Major trip organized by TAT aiming to inform travel agents and media participants from Asia and South Pacific about new tourism offers, with Thailand now open to international tourists.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has…
More stable power supply expected for the middle of the year
PHUKET: Two 500kVA power lines from the mainland and the installation of a 500kVA transformer at a power station in Koh Kaew are expected to ease widespread minor power outages across the island by mid-year.
Kitti Petchsanthad, Electricity…
Thailand and China step up cooperation on news and mass media
BANGKOK - Thailand's Public Relations Department (PRD) and China's Xinhua News Agency are working to improve their cooperation in news and mass media with the aim of promoting connection between the peoples of both nations.
Officials from…
Liverpool prepared FA Cup semi-final game with Man City
SOCCER: Liverpool and Manchester City are set to meet in next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley after ending their last eight ties in different ways yesterday (20 March).Phil Foden (left) scored an emphatic third goal for Manchester…
Weak Champions League exit rounds off Man Utd’s miserable season
SOCCER: "We're not good enough," admitted Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea when confronted with the fact that the Red Devils will now go five years without winning a title.Dejected duo Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo are leaving…
Phuket Opinion: Get well soon
PHUKET: The announcement earlier this week that Thailand would provide 2 million baht in "humanitarian aid" to support refugees from Ukraine is as shameful as Thailand's current stance of remaining "neutral" in the face of the Russian…
CBRE offers luxurious coastal lifestyle in Phuket 2022
Sponsored Article CBRE Thailand Phuket, located in southern Thailand, is famous for its wonderful tropical surroundings, idyllic beaches, stunning boardwalks, hilltop properties and a vibrant expat community. The island offers a high…
Plastic bottles exceed 1.4 million beach litter collected
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reported that 1,427,831 beach litter were collected in 2021, with plastic bottles being the most common litter item found in the sand.
The report, published today (March 7) on the…
Airlines are rerouting routes to avoid Russia and Ukraine
Airlines around the world are rerouting their flight routes following the recent increase in flight restrictions in airspace following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The European Union banned Russian planes from…
On TJ Reid and Niamh De Brún’s honeymoon, when a couple stop at a posh Phuket hotel while…
KILKENNY hurling star TJ Reid and his wife Niamh De Brún are continuing their idyllic honeymoon after flying to Thailand.
After first soaking up the sun and luxuries of Dubai, this is their final stop on what appears to be a dreamlike…
Overpriced mangosteens in Phuket go viral on Tiktok – how much per kilo!?
A Thai TikToker shared a video of a Phuket street vendor selling mangosteens at the rather steep price of 500 baht per kilogram, considered too expensive for Thais (or anyone else). The Tiktoker said she didn't want to offend the seller by…
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
PHUKET: Authorities have announced a campaign to begin next week aimed at raising awareness of pedestrian safety as part of efforts to improve road safety measures.
The five-day safety campaign, which specifically focuses on the welfare and…
The fate of Amnesty hangs in the balance
BANGKOK: The Labor Ministry says it is considering refusing Amnesty International Thailand a new operating license after finding the rights group failed to meet certain legal requirements.Activists are joined by lion dancers as they march…
Have a quick ATK before going between the sheets
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Health has issued some new advice for those planning to have sex on Valentine's Day - get tested for COVID-19 with an antigen rapid test (ATK) kit before making love.A woman shows her ATK test result January 7 in…
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reiterates sexual assault denials
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she has never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published today (February 7), once again denying an accusation that sparked global concerns about her safety.Peng Shuai…
Murder ruled out as US man’s BMW found buried
The car of Phuket-based US teacher Michael Dylan Gregory, who lived in Thailand until February 2012, was de-registered in 2010 and was the subject of a 2011 court order granting Kasikorn Leasing for impoundment. An intense police…
Thai Airways, Boeing 777-300ER, Business Class, Sydney to Phuket
The Royal Silk Class has 42 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.
THE DISTANCE
Flight TG478, Sydney to PhuketTHE PLANE
Boeing 777-300ER, one of 14 in Thai Airways International's fleet.THE LOYALTY PROGRAM
Royal…
Indonesians in dock about fishing trip
Nineteen crew members from two Indonesian fishing vessels have been arrested and charged with illegal fishing in Thai waters after being caught off Phuket on Thursday.The seizure of the two vessels by a maritime patrol…
Phuket Wittayalai suspends classes over COVID concerns
PHUKET: Phuket Wittayalai School in Phuket Town suspended on-site classes from January 26 to February 4 amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19 infections at the school.
Classes will be conducted online while the school is closed, Phuket…
Veer Ahlawat placed 10th at the Singapore Open, Kapur placed 18th
India's Veer Ahlawat fought back from a three-pointer after three holes to stay in contention for a top-10 finish at the $1.25 million SMBC Singapore Open here on Saturday.Ahlawat, who had a top-10 finish in the inaugural Phuket Series…
Thais compete under the national flag at the Winter Olympics
WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES: Four Thai athletes can compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics next month and fly the national flag despite the ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).Thai skiers at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Photo: Supplied…
Phuket students are allowed to go back to school
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has issued a provincial ordinance allowing schools across Phuket to resume on-site classes for students of all ages starting tomorrow (January 17).
The move has made national headlines as schools…
Priority Pass announces new Thai lounges
Priority Pass, the world's leading traveler experience program, announced an exciting new partnership with Thailand's national airline, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI).
The agreement provides Priority Pass…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with new convictions and jail term
YANGON: A junta court in Myanmar today (January 10) found Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of three charges and sentenced her to four years in prison in a series of trials against the ousted civilian leader.Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained since…
Thailand tightened entry requirements due to the spread of omicrones
BANGKOK - Thailand announced on Friday that it is tightening some entry restrictions while expanding its "Sandbox" quarantine program, urging people to adhere to social distancing and masking rules to help control the spread of COVID-19…
Sea turtles are returning to Thailand’s shores
Phuket, Thailand:After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists has…
Two injured on the first day of Phuket’s road safety campaign for the new year
PHUKET: Phuket officials only recognized two people injured in road accidents on the first day of the âSeven Days of Dangerâ road safety campaign for the New Year.
The news finally came in a report from…
Asian Tour returns to India after more than 2 years with the first DGC Open in March
The prestigious Asian Tour will return to India after almost two and a half years with the first DGC Open taking place here from March 24th to 27th next year at the Delhi Golf Club. Held on the newly renovated Lodhi Course and with…
Phuket marks 37 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Daily COVID Situation Report from the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) confirmed 37 new local infections across the island yesterday (December 24th), the total number of since the 3rd to 19,258.
The PPHO…
Thailand Re-Quarantines Travelers As Omicron Concerns Grow | journeys
Thailand decided on Tuesday to immediately reinstate a mandatory quarantine for visitors and suspend a "test-and-go" program for fully vaccinated comers as concerns grow over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the…
Phuket inspires tourists to follow in the footsteps of traveling ambassadors
Dubbed the âPearl of the Andaman Islandsâ, Phuket attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its azure blue waters, Sandy beaches and first class dive sites. The vacation island is also…
Authorities warn of fake vaccination certificates that can lead to prison terms
BANGKOK: Fake news has spread about the availability of shady services to issue COVID-19 vaccination certificates to unvaccinated people. Authorities warn that the information is false, and forgery of government documents can result in…
South Korea says no boycott of the Beijing Olympics
SEOUL: Today (December 13th) the South Korean President ruled out participation in a US diplomatic boycott for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on the grounds that it was cooperating with China.South Korea's President Moon Jae-in.…
International flights to Thailand 24% higher than last month
While the tourism industry is still a long way from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, peak season is starting and international flights to Thailand have increased by more than 20%. The Thai airports reported the increase last night.…
Laguna Phuket scores points in sports tourism with three volleyball tournaments
The integrated resort Laguna Phuket will host three major international beach volleyball tournaments this year and will further consolidate its reputation as a travel destination for sports tourism.
The AVC 2021 Asian…
Phuket is hosting APEC ISOM – the trade bloc’s first face-to-face meeting since the…
Thani attended the informal meeting of senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC ISOM), where Thai officials presented the visions and plans for Thailand's APEC presidency in 2022.
The informal meeting of senior…
Suthep charged with building contracts
BANGKOK: Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is charged with alleged irregularities in police station and housing projects while serving as deputy prime minister more than a decade ago in the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi must hear the first verdict in the junta trial
NAY PYI TAW: Overthrown Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her incitement trial on Tuesday November 30th, the first in a catalog of judgments passed in a junta court that her could be imprisoned for…
Heavy rain, flood warning for the south
PHUKET: The Southern Western Meteorological Center (Phuket MET), which is located near Phuket International Airport, has issued a weather warning of possible heavy rainfall towards the Andaman coast.
The recommendation followed the Thai…
TCEB is driving the MICE boost in Phuket
PHUKET: The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched a campaign to boost domestic MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) business on the island.
The campaign under the banners…
Phuket is preparing for small luxury cruises
PHUKET: Admiral Chum Arwong, second vice chairman of the Senate Tourism Committee and chairman of the subcommittee on marine tourism, inspected the main ports and piers in Phuket yesterday (November 18) to assess their readiness to receive…
This Is Fred is launching a gender fluid collection with The Slate
The resort hotel The Slate has launched a gender fluid collection with the fashion label This Is Fred.
The Phuket-based resort has partnered with London-based label to produce gender-specific and urban clothing inspired by The…
Marriott launches Courtyard Brand in Phuket – Business Traveler
Marriott has brought its Courtyard by Marriott brand to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand.
The 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is located in the old town, a 40-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Local…
IndiGo, MakeMyTrip are launching flight charter services from India to Phuket this month
New Delhi: Online travel group MakeMyTrip and India's largest airline IndiGo have launched flight charter vacation services to Phuket, Thailand, Livemint reports. Together, the two plan to make traveling to the holiday…
Now that Thailand is open to Indians you can get a vacation for Rs40k. “charter”
Thailand has opened its doors to fully vaccinated Indians, but there are no direct flights into the country yet, possibly because the final rules for visitors from India have not yet been finalized. However, MakeMyTrip has now teamed up…
Relaxation of restrictions in Bangkok, Krabi, Phang-Nga and Phuket to welcome visitors
BANGKOK, November 1st (Bernama): As of Monday, the night curfew will be lifted in Bangkok and three tourist destinations, namely Krabi, Phang-Nga and Phuket!-->…
Diver drowns while spearfishing on Layi Beach
PHUKET: A local diver drowned spearfishing on Layi Beach in Kamala last Friday (October 29).
Lt. Col. Suchart Meelampong of the Kamala Police was informed of the incident at Layi Beach yesterday (October 29) at an undisclosed time. The…
Senior Hotel Association Member Says NYE Stars Will Boost Phuket Tourism
The President of the Southern Chapter of the Thai Hotels Association supports the government's decision to spend millions of baht on the end of the year celebrations in Phuket. Officials have confirmed that K-pop star Lalisa "Lisa"…
HAMA AP, HotStats Rating of Phuket Sandbox Performance
The launch of the Phuket Sandbox on July 1, 2021 is an important step on the road to recovery from COVID-19 and a measure that many other Asia-Pacific travel destinations could soon emulate.
Working with HotStats, HAMA AP performed a…
Phuket resident accepts BJJ world record attempt
MMA: A martial arts instructor from the south of Phuket is preparing for a 36-hour marathon training session to not only break the world record, but also to raise funds for a jiu-jitsu program for children.
At the age of 16, Campbell Symes…
5 gourmet Italian restaurants to check out in Phuket
Phuket is home to tons of fine dining restaurants, and here are the best Italians to try next time you visit.
Italian cuisine is adored by guests all over the world, and rightly so. Consequently, Phuket is also home to countless Italian…
Phuket SMEs are calling for assistance in reopening to tourists
PHUKET: Representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Phuket have called on the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Board (OSMEP) to provide assistance by providing access to low-interest loans without…
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach wins multiple awards
The Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, the stunning five-star oceanfront resort celebrates after winning an astonishing 18 different awards at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2021, including multiple awards…
Phuket is ready for charter flights from Russia
Phuket Lieutenant Governor Pichet said 496 Russian tourists had traveled to Phuket as part of the sandbox program since Sept. 1, with the hope that airlines will soon launch direct flights from Russia to Phuket. (File Photo - Phi Phi…
Phuket Vegetarian Festival takes to the streets with no face piercings
PHUKET: The first street procession of this year's Phuket Vegetarian Festival took place this morning (October 7th) as devotees and Ma Song spirit media traveled back to Saphan Hin from Naka Shrine in Wichit, riding on the backs of pickups…
Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival Schedule 2021
Phukets Vegetarian festival, also known as the Festival of the Nine Imperial Gods, has arrived. On 10 days from October 5th to 15th the party is iconic for those who like exotic and very, very unique cultural events. It is a memorial…
Phuket is now open to all vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers from every country can now book a vacation in the tourism paradise of Phuket, the Thai government has announced, as part of the adjustment to a troubled quarantine-free travel program.
Thailand's tourism…
Phuket now welcomes all vaccinated visitors
Fully vaccinated travelers from any country can now book vacations to Phuket and other provinces participating in the quarantine-free sandbox program as the Thai government seeks to further strengthen its…
Phuket opens to all vaccinated travelers
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Fully vaccinated travelers from every country can now book a vacation in the tourism paradise of Phuket, the Thai government has announced, as part of the adjustment to a…
Nigerian, Thai woman arrested in Phuket for B11mn romance scam
PHUKET: A Nigerian and a Thai woman were arrested in Phuket for their involvement in online "romance scams" in which their victims were cheated of at least 11 million baht.
The Nigerian national, nicknamed "Mr Abuchi Johnkennedy…
Outrigger appoints team to head Thai resorts
PHUKET, Thailand, September 30, 2021: Outrigger Hospitality Group Hires Senior Management Team to Open Three Resorts in Southern Thailand; two in December of this year and one in April 2022.
Tony Pedroni has been appointed Area General…