Phuket Bids for 2028 Expo: Life, Harmony, Sustainability
PRESS RELEASE:
PHUKET - Phuket is vying for the opportunity to host the Specialized Expo in 2028, emphasizing its theme of life, harmony, and sustainable development, while positioning itself against international contenders.
The island province of...
Minivan Driver Allegedly Threatens Foreign Passenger with Iron Bar in Phuket Old Town
Phuket –
A minivan driver allegedly threatened a foreign passenger with an iron bar in Phuket Old Town.
A video clip of the incident went viral on social media and can be seen HERE on Sunday...
Foreign Tourist Allegedly Steals Cannabis Buds from Patong Shop
Patong –
A foreign tourist allegedly stole cannabis buds from a shop in Patong.
The owner of a cannabis shop in Patong, supported with CCTV footage, told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (July 18th) in...
Cruise Liner from Singapore Arrives in Phuket with 3,865 Tourists
Phuket –
A cruise liner from Singapore arrived with 3,865 tourists at a pier in Wichit, Mueang Phuket.
On Tuesday (August 15th) at 6:00 A.M., Phuket officials welcomed 3,865 tourists at the Phuket Marine Custom Pier...
TAT Shifts Focus to Promote Thailand as Sustainable Tourism Destination
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is shifting its focus towards promoting Thailand as a "sustainable destination" committed to environmental protection, according to TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaiboon.
The agency aims to educate foreign tourists...
Tourists Flock to Maya Bay in Krabi After Reopening
Krabi –
Many foreign and Thai tourists are visiting Maya Bay in Krabi after it was recently reopened.
Our previous stories:
The famous Maya Bay in Krabi is now temporarily closing for two months for environmental...
Vegetarian Festival Street Procession Held by Oldest Phuket Chinese Shrine – PHOTO TOUR
Phuket –
The vegetarian street procession on Sunday (October 22nd) was held by the Kathu Chinese Shrine which is the oldest Chinese shrine in Phuket.
The Kathu Chinese Shrine is the origin of the Phuket Vegetarian...
Cruise Liner with 4,800 Foreign Tourists Visits Phuket
Phuket –
A cruise liner with 4,802 tourists on board arrived at a pier in Patong this past weekend.
On Saturday (November 11th) the Spectrum of the Seas Cruise liner from Singapore arrived in Phuket.
There were...
Russian Man Causing a Public Nuisance Briefly Detained at Phuket International Airport
Phuket –
A Russian man who was shirtless and shoeless was found walking around the Phuket International Airport in a daze, climbing onto shops, causing a public nuisance, and appearing to have mental issues. He...
British Man Arrested with Gun and Ammo in Phuket
Phuket –
A British man was arrested with a gun and bullets in Wichit after an argument with a man he called a "friend" in a Tuk Tuk taxi in Kamala.
The Kamala Police Chief Colonel...
