Bomb Threat on Air India Forces Emergency Landing at Phuket Airport
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The Phuket International Airport (HKT) has announced on June 13th, 2025, that the airport (HKT) activated its emergency response plan following a reported...
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Last chance at love: Soi Dog Foundation seeks foster carers for...
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Animal welfare organisation Soi Dog Foundation is calling on residents of Phuket and Phang Nga to join its newly launched hospice foster programme,...
UPDATE: No Explosive Materials Found on Air India Flight at Phuket...
Phuket –
No explosives or suspicious items have been found on the Air India airplane flight AI 379 at the Phuket International Airport after the...
Bomb Threat on Air India Forces Emergency Landing at Phuket Airport
Phuket –
The Phuket International Airport (HKT) has announced on June 13th, 2025, that the airport (HKT) activated its emergency response plan following a reported...
Two Tourists Drown in Phuket After Ignoring Warning Flags
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Two foreign tourists tragically lost their lives in separate drowning incidents on June 11, 2025, after allegedly disregarding lifeguard warnings amid dangerous sea...
Air India Jet Crashes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad, India
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An Air India passenger plane bound for London crashed Thursday afternoon in the city of Ahmedabad, India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner went down...
Body of Missing British Man Who Fell from Yacht Found in...
Phuket –
After an intense five-day search, authorities have recovered the body of British man Mr. Endnaler Johnson.
The Royal Thai Navy told the Phuket...
Two Ukrainians Arrested for Assaulting Security Guard in Patong Mall who...
Patong –
Two Ukrainian men have been arrested following an incident at a shopping mall in Patong, where they allegedly assaulted a security guard who...
Egyptian Tourist’s Wife Drowns at Phuket Beach Just Hours After Arrival
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A 41-year-old Albanian woman drowned just hours after arriving on the island with her husband at Karon Beach.
The Karon Police told the Phuket Express...
Czech Arrested at Phuket Airport for Overstay Violation
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Phuket Immigration officers apprehended a 30-year-old female tourist from the Czech Republic at Phuket International Airport for overstaying her visa by 36 days....
Thailand Named Top LGBTQ+Destination in Lonely Planet Guide
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Thailand has been featured in Lonely Planet’s newly released The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, a publication highlighting 50 global destinations that offer safe and...
Russian DJ Arrested for Drug Trafficking on Phangan Island
Koh Phangan –
A Russian DJ known for his electrifying performances at Thailand’s famed island parties has been arrested for drug trafficking following a...
Phuket Welcomes Over 2.4 Million Tourists in First Five MonthsÂ
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Phuket’s tourism sector remains resilient despite challenges, with over 2.4 million tourists visiting the island between January and May 2025. The influx has...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week:Â Thai Cambodian Border Tensions...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Nationals Involved...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Second Police Helicopter...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Abbot Disrobed Amid...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Alcohol Sales Ban...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Officially Launches...
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Events in Phuket
Phuket Pride Parade 2025: Celebrating Equality and DiversityÂ
Phuket – On Sunday (June 8th), despite the evening drizzle, the spirit of inclusivity and celebration illuminated the streets of Patong as the Phuket...
Songkran 2025 Boosts Thailands Tourism with Major Visitor Surge
BANGKOK, April 16, 2025 – Thailand’s Songkran festival has sparked a tourism boom, with international visitor numbers soaring past an average of 100,000 per...
Tourists Flock to Bangla Road for Songkran Water Fights
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The annual Songkran festivities are in full swing across Phuket, with celebrations taking place at key tourist hotspots. The iconic Bangla Road...
Where to Go for Songkran in Phuket
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Phuket is preparing an extraordinary lineup of events to welcome the Thai New Year in spectacular style. From water fights and cultural parades...
Thailand Celebrates Chakri Day: A Tribute to Royal Legacy
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On April 6, 2025, Thailand observed Chakri Day, a national holiday honoring the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty, which has reigned over the kingdom...
Miss Grand Thailand 2025 Crowns a New Star as Phukets Saranrat...
Thailand, at 7:00 PM on March 29th, 2025 — Miss Grand Thailand 2025: A Star Is Born concluded in a thrilling finale, with Phuket’s...
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Phuket Welcomes Over 2.4 Million Tourists in First Five MonthsÂ
Phuket -
Phuket’s tourism sector remains resilient despite challenges, with over 2.4 million tourists visiting the island between January and May 2025. The influx has...
Phuket Real Estate Market Sees Shift as Authorities Crack Down on...
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Phuket's real estate sector is undergoing a transformation following intensified government efforts to crack down on nominee ownership. While the stringent enforcement has...
Phuket Faces First Low Season in Years as Chinese Tourist Declines
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Phuket's tourism industry is experiencing a big shift this rainy season as the island faces its first true low season in several years....
Bangkok Bank Appears to Tighten Account Policies for Some Foreign Nationals...
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Bangkok Bank, Thailand’s largest commercial bank and a leading financial institution in Southeast Asia, has implemented stricter regulations for some foreign nationals seeking to...
Phuket’s Real Estate Market Outpaces Other Regions in Thailand
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Despite economic uncertainties, Phuket’s real estate sector continues to defy national trends, fueled by a booming tourism industry and strong demand from international...
Robinhood Signs Strategic Redirection Agreement with Foodpanda Thailand and Signals New...
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On May 20th, 2025, Thai food delivery platform Robinhood announced a strategic redirection agreement with foodpanda Thailand.
This agreement, effective immediately, facilitates a seamless transition...
Phuket’s Tourism Faces Challenges as Chinese Arrivals Decline
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Phuket is facing a sharp decline in Chinese visitors amid concerns over safety and social sentiment. According to Rangsimon Kingkaew, President of the...
Thai Court Sentences 23 Foreign Real Estate Nominees in Phuket
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Thai authorities have intensified their crackdown on foreign nominee ownership in the real estate sector, following a recent court ruling that penalized...
Thailands Tourism Targets Falter in 2025: PM Paetongtarn Calls for Urgent...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to social media today to address growing concerns over Thailand’s struggling tourism sector, acknowledging...
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UPDATE: No Explosive Materials Found on Air India Flight at Phuket...
Phuket –
No explosives or suspicious items have been found on the Air India airplane flight AI 379 at the Phuket International Airport after the...
Bomb Threat on Air India Forces Emergency Landing at Phuket Airport
Phuket –
The Phuket International Airport (HKT) has announced on June 13th, 2025, that the airport (HKT) activated its emergency response plan following a reported...
Thailand Named Top LGBTQ+Destination in Lonely Planet Guide
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand has been featured in Lonely Planet’s newly released The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, a publication highlighting 50 global destinations that offer safe and...
Russian DJ Arrested for Drug Trafficking on Phangan Island
Koh Phangan –
A Russian DJ known for his electrifying performances at Thailand’s famed island parties has been arrested for drug trafficking following a...
Phuket Pride Parade 2025: Celebrating Equality and DiversityÂ
Phuket – On Sunday (June 8th), despite the evening drizzle, the spirit of inclusivity and celebration illuminated the streets of Patong as the Phuket...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week:Â Thai Cambodian Border Tensions...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, June 2nd, to...
Maya Bay in Krabi Named Worlds Most Instagrammable BeachÂ
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Thailand’s breathtaking coastline continues to capture the world’s imagination, as two of its pristine beaches have been recognized among the top 10 most...
Royal Thai Army Takes Over Jurisdiction of Border Checkpoints With Cambodia...
Breaking: The Royal Thai Army, under jurisdiction from the National Security Council, is taking over all opening and closing of Thai Cambodian borders. Those...
Thai Minister of Defense Gives Major Statement on Cambodia and Thailand...
Urgent! ‘Phumtham’ Issues a Statement: Reveals that discussions with the Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense contained some discrepancies in the...
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Thai Minister of Defense Gives Major Statement on Cambodia and Thailand...
Urgent! ‘Phumtham’ Issues a Statement: Reveals that discussions with the Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense contained some discrepancies in the...
Press Statement by Royal Thai Government on Thailand Cambodia Border Situation
Following the recent clash in the Chong Bok area on 28 May 2025, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to resolve the issue through existing...
Thailands Tourism Targets Falter in 2025: PM Paetongtarn Calls for Urgent...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to social media today to address growing concerns over Thailand’s struggling tourism sector, acknowledging...
Thai Prime Minister Orders Comprehensive Review of Visa-Free Entry Program, Changes...
Bangkok, Thailand – April 22, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive review of Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme, citing concerns over...
Thai Government Delays Debating Entertainment Complex Bill, Which Includes Casinos, Amid...
Bangkok, Thailand – On April 8, 2025, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the postponement of discussions on the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, which...
Recap of Thai Prime Ministers Phuket Visit Before Earthquake Hit...
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A recent meeting was held in Phuket which aimed to embark on a sustainable transformation with 1.2 Billion Baht investment, but took place...
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