International Airports Gearing Up for Expected Surge Travelers During Songkran
PRESS RELEASE:
As Thailand prepares for the Songkran festival, its international airports are gearing up for an expected surge in travelers. The Transport Ministry estimates a 28.50% increase in passengers, with around 2.61 million people...
Thai Tourist Police Ensure Safety Measures for Songkran Festival 2024 with Hotline 1155 and...
National—
On April 3rd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueakam, the commander of the Thai tourist Police, and relevant agencies held a press conference regarding security measures for tourists during the Songkran Festival 2024.
According to...
Two Illegal Russian Tour Guides Arrested in Rawai and Karon
Phuket –
Two male and female illegal Russian tour guides were arrested in Rawai and Karon on Wednesday (April 3rd).
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that they first arrested a suspect identified only...
108 People Survive After Ferry Catches Fire Near Koh Tao Island in Thailand-VIDEOS
Surat Thani, Thailand – On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, a ferry carrying 97 Thai and foreign passengers, along with 11 boat crew members, caught fire near Turtle Island (Koh Tao) in the Koh Pha...
Foreign Tourist Allegedly Assaults Taxi Driver in Phuket Over Smoking Dispute
Phuket, April 3, 2024— A male foreign tourist is facing charges after reportedly attacking a taxi driver in Phuket. The incident unfolded when the taxi driver requested that the tourist refrain from smoking inside...
Fire Guts Tour Boat in Phang Nga – Video
Phang Nga –
A fire has damaged a tour boat near a pier in the Thai Mueang district on Tuesday (April 2nd).
The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command told the Phuket Express that they were...
Illegal Russian Tour Guide Arrested in Thalang
Thalang –
An illegal Russian tour guide was arrested in Maikhao sub-district on Tuesday (April 2nd).
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that at 8:00 A.M. they arrested a suspect identified only as MR....
Extended Songkran Expected to Spur Tourism Boom
PRESS RELEASE:
The 2024 Songkran festival, celebrated across Thailand for an extended period of 21 days this year, is anticipated to bring in a substantial 52.5 billion baht in domestic tourism revenue, with the Tourism...
Australian Man Allegedly Steals Big Bike on Koh Samui
Surat Thani –
A 56-year-old Australian man was arrested on Tuesday (March 26th) after he allegedly stole a motorbike on Samui Island.
The Bophut Police Chief Colonel Denduang Thongsrisuk told the Phuket Express that they...
Koh Samui Experiences Tourism Surge: Fully Booked Flights and Hotels Amid Summer Season
Surat Thani—
On March 27th, 2024, Koh Samui local media reported a large number of foreign tourists flocking to Koh Samui, Surat Thani. It was reported that Bangkok Airways was fully booked for 43 flights...
