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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…

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…

PHUKET: Phuket officials only recognized two people injured in road accidents on the first day of the “Seven Days of Danger” road safety campaign for the New Year. The news finally came in a report from…

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: 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 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…

Dubbed the “Pearl of the Andaman Islands”, 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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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!-->…

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…

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"…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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 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: 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…

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…

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…

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…

(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…

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…

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…

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has requested that Phuket receive doses of vaccine to vaccinate children ages 3-17.A student in Bangkok receives a COVID vaccination. Photo: NBT World The request was received in two official…

Initially, beach resorts like Phuket, Krabi and Phang-Nga will remain open before moving to certain areas in Krabi like Khlong Muang and Thap Khaek. Thailand will reopen to incoming travelers on a four-stage schedule from October 2021…

Phuket is every outdoor enthusiast's dream as it offers plenty of places to explore and swim. And for surfer, it offers some great waves with its epic beaches. Here we have the best places to surf in Phuket for you below. The best…

Phuket boss facilitates road passport controls fewer swabs required on site Phuket has revamped its health surveillance policies to…

PHUKET: Medical staff at the indoor sports stadium in Saphan Hin yesterday (September 24th) started giving "booster" injections of the third dose by the subdermal method, with the vaccine being injected directly under the skin instead of…

NEW DELHI: India's most popular neighboring holiday destination Thailand has finally reopened for Desi travelers. The Southeast Asian tourist magnet has allowed fully vaccinated visitors from 78 countries, including India, as part of its…

Phuket is full of unique experiences as it is one of the most popular places in Thailand. Known for its beautiful beaches and islands, visitors love to go there Island hopping. In addition, Phuket is full of delicious restaurants and an…

When Sunisa (name changed) learned that the Thai government had the green light to reopen Phuket, the country's most popular vacation island, as part of the tourism revitalization pilot, she was overjoyed.As with many, the pandemic has…

This year's Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held under tight controls from October 5th to 15th, with reduced activities and fewer participants, Provincial Governor Narong Woonciew said yesterday.Mr Narong said that…

Mass test campaign starts in Phuket Team put together to search for infected people…

A TAT customer satisfaction survey found that 80% of respondents were satisfied with the hospitality of the locals and 85% with the SHA Plus certified hotels. The Phuket Sandbox program welcomed 33,059 international comers in the first…

Booster shots are to be made available 3 million Follow up for those who have Sinovac. had…

Two girls are playing on a beach on Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, in this undated photo…

There is a threat of a bed shortage in Phuket as the number of cases increases Employment rate reaches critical point, says hospital boss…

Obstacles affect TAT's Middle East travel Covid tests, immigration process slows down arrivals…

Fully vaccinated foreign travelers will be allowed to visit Thailand for tourist purposes from October 1, the kingdom said in a statement on Friday. According to the Thai Tourism Authority,…

1,000 visitors to Samui since July 15th Most travelers from Phuket sandpit More than 1,000 travelers have set foot on Koh Samui…

With less than 0.3% of foreign visitors tested positive for the coronavirus on the island of Phuket as part of Thailand's strict "sandbox" program, according to local media, plans to reopen much of the country next…

BANGKOK, September 1, 2021: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is inviting travelers to an unforgettable getaway with a 21-night Ultimate Twin Island Escape to two world-famous paradise islands - the…

PARALYMPICS: When para-cyclist Ahmed Mubarak Al Mutaiwei takes to the track at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on September 1st, he is hoping that a little magic from Phuket can help lead him to the medal win. Ahmed, 40, spent time in…

PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Chalong) has announced a planned power outage that will affect the entire Soi Ta-iad in Chalong on Thursday (August 26) as work on modernizing high voltage cables is…

Phuket's annual Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghosts Festival, is currently held in Phuket Town. Due to the Covid situation, the festival will take place without street parades and will last until August 28th. The annual…

For the third day in a row, new infections with Covid-19 in Phuket had exceeded 100 people when 126 new local infections were identified in the province yesterday. Two new infections were also found among Phuket Sandbox travelers. No…

Nicole Sauvin-Weisskopf, 57, arrived on July 13th and her body was found by a local resident on August 5th.At a press conference on Sunday, police said a man from Phuket, Theerawat Thortip, admitted to robbing and killing…

PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, together with the national police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk, called for greater security measures in Phuket today. The call for increased security measures follows the…

PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 1 on Ranong Road in Phuket Town has been closed for a week while all vendors are being mass tested after a spate of COVID-19 infections confirmed in the market. Phuket City Council ordered the…

PHUKET: The police arrested three men who last saw them drink with a Burmese worker last night (Jan. One of the men in custody is the prime suspect for the murder, with a cut on his chin and blood stains on his hands, police have…

Known as the most popular place for travelers in Thailand, Phuket definitely has a lot to do. And for families, it doesn't disappoint as there are a variety of activities for young and old, and all ages in between. So book a stay in one…

PHUKET: Two men were arrested for attempting to steal electrical cables from a power control room that controls the electrical system in the Sam Kong underpass. The men were caught cutting cables from the power control room near the…

In this file photo dated June 16, 2021, travelers queue…

THAILAND: Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul admits he has received a letter from AstraZeneca saying it has the capacity to supply Thailand with only three million doses of its vaccine per month.Anutin: AstraZeneca has to do more.…

PHUKET: The first COVID-19 case from a province of the Dark Red Zone arrived on the island yesterday (July 16) as part of the Bring Phuket People Home project, which aims to facilitate medical treatment in Phuket for infected people .…

PHUKET: About 30% of people who entered Phuket on the road yesterday (July 15th) were refused entry because of the new entry requirements for those coming from the 34 high risk “red” and…

Phuket has always been Thailand's sea and sand tourist playground, so it seems fitting that its grand reopening plan has been dubbed Phuket Sandbox. If you haven't heard, Phuket Sandbox points to the island's pilot project to reopen…

PHUKET: Phuket officials prepare battle plans in anticipation of a surge in infections on the island after Dr People in Phuket. The news was announced yesterday at the meeting of the Phuket Communicable Disease Control Committee (July…

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country, Thai authorities imposed on Thursday night curfew in Bangkok, including ten provinces, to fight the spread of the virus. The country reported 9,276 people, killing 72,…

Phuket's sandpit tourism program is helping the province's economy recover, although there is room for improvement, according to Provincial Governor Narong Wunsiew.The governor said Phuket's tourism-dependent economy…

(CNN) - Well folks, July is here and Covid-19 and its variants are still refusing to pack their bags and take a summer break. Fortunately, CNN Travel is here to take you through this week's news of which destinations are opening their…

International guests who have dreamed of visiting Phuket will soon be able to return to the "Pearl of the Andaman Islands" for the last 15 months after the start of the "Phuket Sandbox" program. As part of this important government…

Tigers gather by a pool in their enclosure in the Tiger Kingdom on Monday, while Phuket will…

PHUKET, June 28, 2021: Only a few days left until the start of the Phuket Sandbox, travelers can look forward to booking water sports and even surfing off the pristine beaches of Thailand's largest island. With its lush inland…