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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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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand

The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...

The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems

It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...

No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa

WEEKEND EDITORIAL Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...

Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach

PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...

Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks

PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...