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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 15 - Caught on Camera

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is rushing to investigate a case involving a Chinese tourist who was assaulted by a travel agent in Phuket after the case went viral, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still hoping to secure 7-8 million tourists from China this year as the…

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Travel agent's knife attack on Chinese tourist captured on TikTok

A Phuket travel agent seen attacking a Chinese tourist in a TikTok video has claimed he punched her first in a dispute over a refund.

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Stricken Russian plane finally removed from Phuket taxiway

PHUKET: A Russian plane was finally removed from a taxiway at Phuket airport after it broke down during a takeoff attempt, forcing the cancellation of all flights from Saturday evening until early Sunday morning.

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Nigerians arrested in Phuket for visa overstay

PHUKET: Four Nigerian men have been arrested for overstaying their visas in Muang district of this resort island province.

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BWH to open 8 hotels in Thailand

BWH Hotel Group plans to open eight properties in Thailand this year — one WorldHotels brand in Phuket and seven Best Western hotels — while increasing its room rate across the globe.

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Phuket cabbies protest against unregistered competitors

PHUKET: Operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles on Thursday flexed their muscles to protest against unregistered taxis and outside vehicles providing services on the resort island.

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Phuket tourism revenue moving closer to pre-pandemic level

PHUKET: Tourism in this resort island province is bouncing back, with tourism revenue reaching more than 50% of the pre-pandemic level, according to a tourism official.

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Elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

PHUKET: An elephant camp has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said.

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Uzbek woman caught with cocaine in Phuket

PHUKET: A 41-year-old Uzbek woman has been arrested with over two kilogrammes of cocaine seized at Phuket airport.

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DoE told to screen local businesses

The Labour Ministry on Friday ordered the Department of Employment (DoE) to screen local businesses in the capital, Phuket, Samui and Pattaya to identify those working with Thai nominees.

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Thailand holds suspect in $100 million deli case

A suspect wanted in in connection with an alleged stock manipulation scheme famously involving a small New Jersey delicatessen has agreed to voluntary extradition to the United States after being arrested last week on the resort island of Phuket

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Foreigner nabbed over scam

The only foreigner wanted for alleged involvement in the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme was arrested at Phuket International Airport on Monday, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).

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Stock manipulator on US wanted list arrested in Phuket

A 54-year-old man wanted by the United States for stock manipulation and colluding in fraud has been arrested in Thalang district of Phuket province.

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Chinese heading to Phuket, Chiang Mai

Both Chiang Mai and Phuket are expecting to see a significant rise in air travel on direct flights from China from Jan 18, according to local airport authorities.

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Insults are not inspiring

This week, the government kicks off a campaign to woo support from the international community for its bid to host "Specialised Expo 2028". The move offers a happy ending to the latest fracas between local Phuket administrative bodies and Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Suthipong Juljarern, who had suggested that the…

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Welcome to the jungle, kids

As part of its Children's Day celebrations, Jungceylon shopping centre in Patong, Phuket, invites families to experience an exotic day of fun during "Secret Of The Jungle At Jungceylon" taking place at The Bay Arena daily from 11am to 7pm, Thursday to Sunday.

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Search for Romanian diver who failed to surface

PHUKET: The search resumed on Monday for a missing Romanian man who failed to surface after a dive from a small boat near an island in tambon Rawai, Muang district, on Sunday.

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New jab rule upsets foreign tour firms

Tour operators in many countries have been upset by the Public Health Ministry's new requirement for all international travellers to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights to Thailand, the Phuket Tourist Association said.

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Country gets set for China arrivals

When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.

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Sudden jab proof rule upsets foreign tour firms: Phuket Tourist Association

PHUKET: Tour operators in many countries have been upset by the Public Health Ministry's suddenly-announced requirement for all international travellers to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights to Thailand and this could affect the attempt to restore the tourist industry, the Phuket Tourist Association said…

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Thailand begins to woo support for Phuket Expo

Thailand will kick off its campaign to woo support in the international community for its bid to host the "Specialised Expo 2028" next week.

The Independent UK

Three Thai-Chinese recipes (and a cooling cocktail) to try at home

If you love the flavours (and heat) of Southeast Asian cuisine, try these easy recipes from my new London restaurant Speedboat Bar, says Luke Farrell

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IndiGo Delhi-Phuket flight returns safely to IGI Airport after hydraulic snag

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo aircraft returned safely to Delhi after suffering a hydraulic snag on Tuesday morning.

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Phuket tourism on road to recovery

Having endured the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic for more than two years, Phuket's tourism is bouncing back, welcoming more than 2.3 million visitors and raking in at least 127 billion baht in tourism revenue during the first ten months of 2022.

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Organic food serves as lure

The Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is hoping to drive organic tourism with Phuket as a pilot province, in a bid to connect hotels and consumers with farmers through digital technology and incentive reward programmes.

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