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Pheu Thai wants new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket

The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports — one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket — as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25, 2023

‘Main customers’: Russians fleeing Putin’s war find a home in Phuket

Thai island has had influx of those either trying to avoid fighting in Ukraine or feel unwelcome in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

Body of missing tourist found

The body of a Senegalese tourist who went missing after going swimming off Freedom Beach in Phuket on Friday was recovered on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31, 2023

Russian man dies after falling from pagoda in Phuket

PHUKET: A Russian man died after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Muang district of this island province on Friday night.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Phuket aims to become ‘safest city’

PHUKET: An effort is under way to make Phuket the safest city in Southeast Asia following a number of incidents involving tourists.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

Medical centre for failed expo-bid plot

The 141-rai plot of land set aside for Phuket's unsuccessful bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028 will be used for a medical and wellness centre instead.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2023

Standard readies new residential projects

Hotel chain Standard International plans to launch two branded residential projects in Phuket and Hua Hin, while also opening five new hotels with 600 rooms across four destinations in Thailand during 2023-26 to capitalise on robust demand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

Cissa preps two Phuket villa projects

Phuket-based property developer Cissa Group plans to launch two new villa projects worth a combined 2 billion baht by the end of 2023 and will invest at least 4 billion baht to develop a medical centre, an international school and a retirement village next year.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Starfish selfies land tourists in trouble

Two Chinese tourists have reported to police after pictures surfaced of them holding up starfish to take selfies and stepping on coral reefs during a diving trip off Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Starfish selfies land tourists in hot water

PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists have reported to police after pictures surfaced of them holding up starfish to take selfies and stepping on coral reefs during a diving trip off Koh Racha Yai.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023