Phuket, Thailand's crown jewel of tourism, is experiencing a hotel boom in early 2025 even as Chinese visitor numbers sharply ...

Despite a sharp decline in Chinese arrivals flying direct to Phuket, hotels in the island could still record a solid high season for January and February with a 92% occupancy rate and average room ...

PHUKET, Thailand — For many years, Chinese tourism fueled the economy of this island paradise, known for its tropical weather, stunning sunsets and foreign-friendly accommodations. But with ...

Growing up in Phuket, Pichakorn Phanichwong did not think she had a different upbringing than anyone else. Born and bred on the biggest island in Thailand, she felt she grew up in a typical ...

BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Traffic congestion remains one of Phuket’s top challenges affecting tourism. In late February, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat revealed two key strategies to ...

is probably the most common way to get around in Phuket, but you'll likely have to haggle for your rate. Keep in mind that fares within town shouldn't cost more than 50 Thai baht (about $1.50 ...

BANGKOK: Thailand has announced Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai and Phuket as the first four locations for its entertainment complexes that will house casinos. The locations were chosen because they ...

Three men, including two Thai nationals and an Iranian, were arrested in Phuket for allegedly extorting two Vietnamese men at gunpoint. Phuket police on Monday said officers received a report that the ...

Beyond shutting down scam operations, Thailand’s government and industry need to do more to develop tourism beyond the popular destinations such as capital Bangkok, the beaches of Phuket and the ...

BANGKOK – An American woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport on ... The suspect now faces charges under Thailand’s Narcotics Code and the Customs Act for attempting to export ...

Thailand is going green in a big way, with Phuket at the forefront of a bold push to revolutionise sustainable tourism. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has launched the Green ...

Phuket is set to become a global art hotspot as the Thailand Biennale 2025 gears up to showcase a fusion of contemporary creativity and natural beauty. The Ministry of Culture officially launched the ...