Pha-Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A 34-year-old Russian man was arrested on Pha-Ngan Island in Surat Thani for 993 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that recently they have arrested a Russian national, 34, (Name was withheld). He was arrested at a resort on...
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Russian Man Arrested on Pha-Ngan Island For 993 Days of Overstaying
Pha-Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A 34-year-old Russian man was arrested on Pha-Ngan Island in Surat Thani for 993 days of overstaying his legal visa...
Four ports in Andaman Plan to Connect Phuket to Phang Nga...
Andaman –
Four ports development and construction projects in the 'Andaman Ring' are being planned to connect Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi.
The Acting Director General...
Phuket Welcomes First Charter Flight from Mahan Air, Iran
Phuket –
The first charter flight from Mahan Air, based in Iran, arrived at Phuket International Airport.
Yesterday, (March 20th), at Phuket International Airport, officials and...
Phuket City of Gastronomy 25th Anniversary Festival to Be Held in...
Phuket –
The Phuket City of Gastronomy 25th annual festival will be held in Phuket Town.
The Phuket City Deputy Mayor Mr. Prasit Sinsaowapark told the...
Thai King Endorses Dissolution of Parliament, Officially Kicking off Election Campaign...
National —
On March 20th, His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand gave his endorsement to the dissolution of the country’s House of Representatives,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Bar Raid Uncovers Child...
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Jet-Ski Operator on Beach in Phuket Found Without License
Thalang –
A jet-ski operator on a beach in Cherng Talay was found without licenses for some of the jet-skis.
The Phuket Marine Police told the...
Three Tourists and Four Crew Members Rescued after Speedboat Capsizes in...
Krabi –
Three tourists and four boat crew members have been rescued after a speedboat capsized in Krabi.
The Hat Nopparat Thara Mu-Ko Phi Phi National...
UPDATE: Thief Trying to Steal from Laundry Shop in Thalang, Phuket...
Thalang –
A thief who attempted to steal coins from a laundry shop in Thalang has been arrested.
Our previous story:
Ms. Jittawattana Saengmanee reported to...
TAT stages ‘Amazing Thailand Mega FAM Trip to Phang-nga 2023’
PRESS RELEASE:
Event highlights meaningful travel offerings in Phang-nga and the local tourism industry’s readiness to welcome visitors from Asia and the South Pacific.
Bangkok, 20...
Reader TalkBack Thailand: Should Foreign Tour Guides Be Allowed to Legally...
Thailand-
The following is our regular feature in which we ask our readers a news topical question and get their insight and opinions. We then...
Thai Tour Guides Unite to Address Issue of Illegal Foreign Guides
National —
A group of Chinese-speaking tour guides convened on Saturday, March 18th, to discuss the trouble caused by illegal guides who are stealing their...
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Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Bar Raid Uncovers Child...
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Reader TalkBack Thailand: Should Foreign Tour Guides Be Allowed to Legally...
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Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: French consul visits, Man Open...
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Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: French and Canadian reported...
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Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Mongolians arrested, Russian and...
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Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigners Using Stolen Credit...
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Reader TalkBack Thailand: Should Foreign Tour Guides Be Allowed to Legally...
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Phuket Welcomes First Flight from 9 Air China
Phuket –
174 passengers on the first flight from the Chinese carrier '9 Air Airlines' arrived at Phuket International Airport on Tuesday (March 14th), 2023.
At...
Phuket Tourism Rapidly Recovers But 17,000 Staffers Still Needed
Phuket –
Phuket tourism has rapidly recovered but 17,000 staffers are still needed as more foreign tourists are coming.
The President of the Thai Hotel Association...
China Southern Airlines Launches New Route to Phuket
Phuket –
China Southern Airlines has launched a new direct route to Phuket.
On Wednesday (March 1st) China Southern Airlines launched a new route from China...
Surat Thani Tourism Hits Highest Growth in Thailand
Surat Thani –
Surat Thani tourism which includes Samui, Phangan, and Tao (Turtle) Islands has reached the highest growth in the country with tourism revenue...
Phuket Elephant Camp Businesses Ready for Chinese Tourists
Phuket –
Elephant camp businesses in Phuket are ready to welcome Chinese tourists.
An elephant business operator near the Nark Kerd Hill (Khao Phra Yai) in...
Phuket generated at least 2.6 billion baht on Chinese New Year,...
Phuket –
More than 158,000 Thais and foreigners visited Phuket for the Chinese New Year Festival which generated at least 2.6 billion baht, said the...
Thailand’s First Drone Delivery Service Launched in Phuket
Phuket –
The first drone delivery service in Thailand was launched in Phuket to support the ‘Smart City’ project by using technology in international tourism...
Chinese Buyers Bring Back Hope for Thailand’s Condominium Market
National —
 The reopening of China to international travel for the first time in three years following the announcement to lift the stringent COVID-19 lockdown...
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Russian Man Arrested on Pha-Ngan Island For 993 Days of Overstaying
Pha-Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
A 34-year-old Russian man was arrested on Pha-Ngan Island in Surat Thani for 993 days of overstaying his legal visa...
Four ports in Andaman Plan to Connect Phuket to Phang Nga...
Andaman –
Four ports development and construction projects in the 'Andaman Ring' are being planned to connect Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi.
The Acting Director General...
Thai King Endorses Dissolution of Parliament, Officially Kicking off Election Campaign...
National —
On March 20th, His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand gave his endorsement to the dissolution of the country’s House of Representatives,...
Three Tourists and Four Crew Members Rescued after Speedboat Capsizes in...
Krabi –
Three tourists and four boat crew members have been rescued after a speedboat capsized in Krabi.
The Hat Nopparat Thara Mu-Ko Phi Phi National...
TAT stages ‘Amazing Thailand Mega FAM Trip to Phang-nga 2023’
PRESS RELEASE:
Event highlights meaningful travel offerings in Phang-nga and the local tourism industry’s readiness to welcome visitors from Asia and the South Pacific.
Bangkok, 20...
Thai Tour Guides Unite to Address Issue of Illegal Foreign Guides
National —
A group of Chinese-speaking tour guides convened on Saturday, March 18th, to discuss the trouble caused by illegal guides who are stealing their...
Thai PM Prayut to visit Phuket tomorrow
Phuket-
The Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Phuket on Sunday (March 19th).
The Thai Government Public Relations Department confirmed today (March 18th)...
Sea Turtle Eggs Found on Beach in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
More sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in Khura Buri district.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Phang...
Australian Tourist Dies After Hiking to Tiger Cave in Krabi
Krabi –
A 70-year-old Australian tourist dies after hiking to the Tiger cave in Krabi, which involves a challenging and steep climb.
Emergency responders was notified...
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Thai King Endorses Dissolution of Parliament, Officially Kicking off Election Campaign...
National —
On March 20th, His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand gave his endorsement to the dissolution of the country’s House of Representatives,...
Thai Whistleblower Goes After Suspended Minister
National —
Politician turned whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit is furiously attacking Bhumjaithai Party ministers, especially suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, for many alleged irregularities in the...
Thai Prime Minister Joins New Political Party
National —
Incumbent Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha officially signed up as a member of the Ruam Thai Saang Chart (United Thai Nation) Party on...
Deputy Prime Minister Visits Phuket to Monitor Flood Situation
Phuket —
Deputy prime minister General Prawit Wongsuwan and his team visited flood victims in Phuket and laid a plan to tackle the coastal erosion...
Protesters clash with Riot Police at Democracy Monument in Bangkok
Bangkok –
 Thai Riot Police fired rubber bullets at protesters after they were trying to break their lines at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok...
Thailand abstains in U.N. vote to denounce Russia’s annexation of Ukraine
National —
Thailand is one of the 35 countries out of 193 that abstained in the vote to condemn Russia’s annexation of four partially occupied...
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