The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

Swimmers invited to make a splash

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.

Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023

Airlines told not to be too greedy

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.

Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2023

‘Phuket is waiting for you, guys!’: Tavepong Pratoomwong’s best phone picture

A lack of tourism in Thailand post-pandemic has cast the Bangkok-based photographer’s 2017 plane image in a new light

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Searchers find tourists lost in Phuket forest overnight

PHUKET: Searchers found two French tourists who phoned for help late Sunday night after becoming lost while walking on a forested mountain on this southern island province.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Passenger kills self after shooting on bus in Phuket

Two people were injured when a male passenger fired two shots on a minibus on the Phuket-Phatthalung route on Friday morning before taking his own life.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Ex-conscript kills self after shooting on bus in Phuket, 2 injured

PHUKET: Two people were injured when a male passenger fired two shots on a minibus on the Phuket-Phatthalung route on Friday morning before taking his own life.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Lost diamond earrings returned to visitor

PHUKET: Tourist police arranged for the return of a pair of diamond earrings said to be worth 75,000 baht to a Russian woman on Koh Samui who left them behind in a Phuket hotel room last month.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist

Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official, apologised for a tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist and reported on the penalty given in the case.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist

PHUKET: Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official, apologised for a tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist and reported on the penalty given in the case.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

Travel agent attacks tourist

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is investigating a case involving a Chinese tourist who was assaulted by a travel agent in Phuket after the case went viral.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023