Heightened screening measures announced for domestic travel to/from Phuket
The following is a press release from the Thai Tourism Authority. Their statements are their own.
Updated on 23 July 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on heightened...
Russian market rebounding strongly to Phuket say tourism officials, expected to be number one...
Phuket, Thailand-
According to top Phuket tourism officials the Russian market has rebounded strongly recently and is expected to be the number one market for Phuket for Quarter 4, also called the high season.
Mr. Rangsiman...
Russian Tourist Missing After Being Struck By a Wave While Taking a Selfie at...
Rawai –
Three Russian tourists have been rescued while another is still missing after one of them was hit by a wave and washed out into the sea by waves while taking a selfie at...
Phuket Governor Gives Press Conference Regarding Viral Alleged Kicking Incident Involving Expat and Thai...
Phuket—
At 3:30 PM, on March 9th, 2024, Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, the Phuket Governor, held a press conference regarding the case progress of Mr. David, a Swiss expat who allegedly attacked a Thai female physician.
Thai...
Phuket orders closures of department stores and sports fields for one week following an...
Phuket -
Phuket authorities last night, July 26th, have ordered a temporary closure of two Central shopping malls and outdoor and indoor sports fields to prevent the spread of Covid-19 following an increasing number of...
Thais and foreigners in Phuket caught not wearing face masks punished by exercising instead...
Phuket –
Phuket officials warned foreigners and Thais in Phuket who were found not wearing face masks for their first time by exercise punishment yesterday, as a soft warning versus stiff fines.
A Covid – 19...
17 people at high-risk of monkey pox in Phuket being tested and monitored
Phuket –
17 close contact people from Thailand’s first official case of monkey pox in Phuket are being tested after an active case finding investigation by relevant agencies and officials.
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35-year-old female Russian falls to death from condo in Patong, cause under investigation
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A 35-year-old female Russian fell to her death from a condominium in Patong early this morning (May 31st).
Patong Police and rescue workers were notified of the incident at 4:20 A.M. at a...
More strict preventive measures implemented in Phuket, following concerning number of Covid-19 infections
Phuket -
Phuket authorities have ordered more strict preventive measures following increasing Covid-19 infections on the island, especially in Soi Bangla, Patong.
Pichet Panaphong, Deputy Governor of Phuket, revealed to the Associated Press yesterday, November 27th,...
American tourist rescued after getting lost in the Thalang jungle in Phuket
Thalang, Phuket –
An American tourist, 68-years-old, has been rescued after getting lost in a jungle in the Thalang district yesterday afternoon (April 29th).
The Phuket Tourist Police was notified of the incident by the male...
