Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.

Bangkok Post

A swim for the sea

In late April, Psi Scott, a Scottish-Thai marine conservationist, along with 36 volunteers set a new record for Southeast Asia in a swimming relay of over 70km, crossing the Andaman Sea to raise awareness about marine conservation and plastic waste reduction. Psi also became the youngest swimmer to establish a…

Bangkok Post

Four seaside surf festivals for June and July

Four seaside locations in Phangnga, Phuket, Songkhla and Prachuap Khiri Khan are the venues for four exciting festivals under the Amazing Ultimate Festival by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in June and July.

Bangkok Post

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Diarrhoea HQ to probe local spate

The Public Health Ministry has opened an emergency operations centre (EOC) and ordered an investigation after more than 100 people across three districts in Phuket fell sick from an unidentified pathogen which left many suffering from severe diarrhoea.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid

PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.

Bangkok Post

Russian man shot in Phuket

A man suspected of shooting and injuring a Russian man in a gun attack in Phuket on Wednesday has been arrested, police said.

Bangkok Post

Kazakh man nabbed for shooting Russian

PHUKET: A Kazakh man suspected of shooting and injuring a Russian man in a gun attack in Thalang district on Wednesday has been arrested, police said.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028

Many Thais are crossing their fingers in the hope that Phuket is selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028, as the final presentation and vote draws near.

Bangkok Post

New road linking Phuket, Phangnga now complete

The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) announced the completion of the Na Klang-Ao Jik road linking Phuket and Phangnga, which will support local tourism and cross-provincial transport.

Bangkok Post

Sea critters to teach conservation at Jungceylon Phuket

To promote environmental conservation and raise awareness about the impact of plastic among the people of Phuket and tourists, Jungceylon Patong in Phuket is holding "Solutions To Plastic Pollution", an extraordinary upcycled art exhibition at the Garden Zone, until June 30.

Bangkok Post

Russian tourists top Phuket's 6 million visitor list

Phuket welcomed more than 6 million international tourists during the first five months of the year, with Russians the biggest group among them.

Bangkok Post

Phuket curbs visa overstays

Phuket's acclaimed crime-free project has proved successful, with over 1,000 foreigners caught overstaying their visas.

Bangkok Post

Former Canadian soldier extradited to Thailand over gang killing

Canadian national Matthew Dupre has been successfully extradited to Thailand in connection with the killing last year of a criminal gang member, Thai authorities said on Monday, after the former soldier arrived in Bangkok on a special air force flight.

Reuters

Accused Jimi 'Slice' killer extradited from Canada

Alleged contract killer Matthew Dupre, wanted for the shooting of Canadian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket on Feb 4, 2022, has been quietly extradited to Thailand to face a murder charge.

Bangkok Post

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Russian man drowns off Phuket's Patong beach

PHUKET: A Russian man drowned while swimming in the sea off Patong beach on Saturday morning.

Bangkok Post

Foreigners seeking luxury homes

Foreign interest in purchasing luxury residences in Thailand, including condominiums, houses and villas in prime locations, has surged since the return of international tourists in the second half of 2022, according to property consultancy CBRE.

The Independent UK

6 of the best Thailand holiday destinations for luxury retreats and budget breaks

Experience the ‘Land of Smiles’ in all its authentic glory, from jungle rafts to cosmopolitan hotels

Bangkok Post

Phuket Marathon in June

Local runners are invited to join around 8,000 competitors from 40 countries in the 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon on June 10 and 11.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

6 hurt in Chalong Bay boat accident

Six people, comprising four Russians and two Thais, were in critical condition after their boat, carrying 37 passengers, hit a channel marker in Chalong Bay in Phuket on Wednesday evening.

Bangkok Post

Six still critical after Phuket boat accident

Six people — four Russians and two Thais — remain in critical but stable condition after a boat carrying 37 people hit a channel marker in Chalong Bay in Phuket on Wednesday evening.

Bangkok Post

35 hurt in Phuket speedboat crash

Thirty-five people, mostly Russian tourists, were injured after their speedboat crashed in Chalong Bay in Phuket on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

Best family holiday destinations for 2024 that kids of all ages will love

Go worldwide with the family this year with these child-friendly trips

Bangkok Post

Operators express hope post-election

Chiang Mai and Phuket tourism operators hope the new government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) can solve the PM2.5 dust crisis, work to decentralise power, and allocate budget for regional development and restoring tourism competitiveness.

Bangkok Post

Phuket banking on administrative reform

Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.

Bangkok Post

Body of missing Russian found floating off Phuket

PHUKET: The body of a Russian man who went missing after being swept into the sea by strong waves at the famous Cape Promthep in Muang district on Friday has been found floating in the sea off Kathu district on Sunday.

1 … 15 16 17 18

People

Damrongsak Kittiprapas

91 stories

Opas Karnkawinpong

68 stories

Traisuree Taisaranakul

Thaneth Tantipiriyakij

14 stories

LaIad Bungsrithong

11 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Move Forward Party

Tourism Authority of Thailand

75 stories

the Tourism Authority of Thailand

59 stories

Musketeers

38 stories

the Public Health Ministry

the Mandarin Oriental

13 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.