TAT highlights anti-smoking laws in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Travellers coming to Thailand should be aware that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’) as well as shisha smoking and electronic shishas, are all illegal in the Kingdom.
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)...
Phuket Authorities Close Illegal Cannabis Venues
PRESS RELEASE:
Authorities have shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries in Phuket province and warned business operators to strictly comply with cannabis-related laws and regulations.
Phuket’s Public Health Office reported that local authorities recently shut down thirteen...
Tourists Rescued After Nearly Drowning at Patong Beach in Phuket
Patong –
Two foreign tourists have been rescued after they were found struggling in the water at Patong Beach.
The Patong Lifeguards told the Phuket Express that on Monday morning (May 29th) two tourists went into...
Foreign Driver Fined after Viral Video Shows Passengers Sitting on Car Windows in Karon
Karon –
A foreign driver faced legal action after he allowed his foreign passengers to sit on a car’s windows in Karon.
The Karon Police told the Phuket Express that a video clip had gone viral...
DRR Announces Completion of New Road Connecting Phuket and Phang Nga
PRESS RELEASE:
PHUKET - Commuters and vacationers will find it easier to travel between Phuket and Phang Nga provinces now that an additional roadway has been completed. The 4.2-kilometer road will aid in the expansion...
Unidentified Foreign Man Destroys Side Mirrors of Minivan During Road Rage Incident in Phuket...
Phuket –
A foreign male driver has destroyed a side mirror of a minivan during an alleged road rage incident in Wichit, Mueang Phuket.
The minivan driver, Mr. Monnapan Makarapan, told the Phuket Express that he...
Raja Ferry Port to Temporarily Suspend Ferry Service on the Phangan to Samui routes
Surat Thani -
The Raja Ferry company will temporarily suspend the ferry service on the Phangan to Samui routes.
The Raja Ferry company announced on Saturday (April 22nd) "The Raja Ferry Port will suspend the...
Chiang Mai Airport Plans Expansion to Boost Passenger Capacity
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT)Â - Chiang Mai Airport is preparing to unveil its development plan to boost airport capacity and receive more flights domestically and internationally.
Chiang Mai Airport Director Vijit Kaewsaitiam stated that the airport will...
Phuket welcomes new direct flight from Uzbekistan
Phuket –
The Phuket International Airport welcomed a new direct flight from Uzbekistan.
Today, (November 3rd), at the Phuket International Airport officials and staff welcomed a new direct flight from QANOT SHARQ Airlines. This is a...
Fourteen Foreign Tourists Rescued after Water Leaks into Boat in Phang Nga
Phang Nga-
Fourteen foreign tourists and two Thais have been rescued after water leaked into a boat in the Khura Buri district.
The Similan National Park told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they were...
