The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

Russian tourists have been flocking to Thailand since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, with many choosing to invest in the kingdom's real estate sector after an extended holiday in the country.

PHUKET: An agreement has been signed between representatives of the business sector and the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) for vocational institutes to provide graduates and part-time students to work in tourism and service industries, which are now in need of about 30,000 workers in this southern island resort…

PHUKET: A body found floating off Koh Kaew Nok in tambon Rawai of Muang district on Friday belonged to a Romanian man who went missing during a dive in early January. His identity was tentatively confirmed by relatives.

Accor has secured 21 properties in its pipeline for its five-year plan in Thailand, predicting revenue per available room (RevPar) this year for most of its hotels to exceed the level recorded in 2019, propelled by an estimated 25 million foreign arrivals.

The Phuket condo market is expected to recover to pre-Covid levels within the next two years, driven by the resumption of tourism, with the pool villa market tipped to keep growing.

Many countries in Asia recently announced giveaway campaigns to bolster their tourism industry, aiming to drive post-pandemic economic growth.

Six years since their last concert in the Kingdom, world-renowned American pop group OneRepublic are set to perform live in Bangkok again tomorrow at IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani. Tickets are still available for 1,500 to 5,000 baht.

PHUKET: Nearly 7,600 Russian nationals have sought to extend the length of their stay in Phuket, according to the local immigration chief.

Phuket Provincial Police say they are coordinating with other agencies to crack down on international criminals on the island in a bid to ensure safety and improve confidence among tourists and the public at large.

Blue Tree Phuket, the largest of entertainment hub in Phuket, invites swimmers aged 10 years and up to showcase their strength in the Eliminator Swim competition on March 18 at 4.30pm.

PHUKET: The Provincial Public-Private Joint Economic Development Committee in Phuket has warned airlines not to sell overpriced tickets to tourists who wish to travel to the resort island, especially during long holidays.