Tag: Phuket
Phuket seeks to ensure beach safety
Phuket - The Governor of Phuket province has chaired a meeting of administrative and security agencies to discuss beach safety measures.
The meeting was held...
Phuket takes traditional approach to Ghost Festival
PHUKET – Phuket province is celebrating its unique take on the Chinese Ghost Festival by holding Por Tor activities.
Deputy Phuket Governor, Sanit Sriwihok and...
Thailand welcomes new Turkish Airlines flights to Phuket
Phuket,–The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to welcome the launch of new Turkish Airlines flights to Phuket in Southern Thailand.
Phuket, one of...
Australian man dies in parasailing accident in Thailand
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — A businessman from Australia fell 70 meters (230 feet) to his death while parasailing in southern Thailand, police said Thursday.
Roger...
Thai husband kills baby, self on Facebook Live
BANGKOK (AP) — A man in Thailand upset with his wife hanged their 11-month-old daughter on Facebook Live and then killed himself, police said.
Police...
TripAdvisor rates five Thai destinations as Best in Asia for 2017
Bangkok,– Five of Asia’s most loved destinations of 2017 are in Thailand, according to a poll of the top 25 taken by the popular...
Phuket warned it is heading toward environmental crisis
A wellknown marine scientist and environmentalist has warned that Phuket is heading toward environmental crisis due to the continuing pouring of untreated water into...
Beggar found carrying about 100,000 baht in cash in Phuket
An elderly beggar in Phuket was found to have carried about 100,000 baht in cash strapped to his body.
Responding to calls from to people...
Dutch tourist dies on board QR842 flight to Phuket early today
A 89-year-old Dutch tourist died on board a Qatar Airways' Airbus plane from Doha to Phuket this morning.
He was later identified as Mr Jean...
Portuguese man-of-war spotted off three Phuket beaches
The sea off Nai Yang, Nai Thorn and Layan beaches in Phuket has been declared off-limits to swimmers by the Sirinart national park after...
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A Vocal Extravaganza: The Heavenly Voice Singers return to Ben’s Theater
PATTAYA, Thailand - Vocal concerts are always popular events at Ben’s Theater, attracting capacity audiences. The most recent one, entitled A Vocal Extravaganza was...
Pattaya known for petty theft, scams, violence associated with alcohol but not a hotspot...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya, a popular tourist destination in Thailand known for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and cultural offerings, does not have a significant...
Rising concerns over beachside thefts by transgender individuals offering services in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Wearing expensive items while walking through the streets or along the beaches of Pattaya can make one stand out, but it...
Rescue volunteers hold nighttime training for new recruits to test mental strength and teamwork
PATTAYA, Thailand – At the Mab Fak Thong Cemetery in Huay Yai, East Pattaya, the Sattahip Sawang Rojanatham Foundation, led by Narong Boonbanjerdsri, the...
Pattaya announces strict parking regulations, hefty fines for towing and repeat offenses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has introduced new measures to alleviate ongoing traffic congestion on South Pattaya Road, particularly in the area between the...