FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 8 - The Untold Story

Phuket to Bangkok: how to visit Thailand’s shining stars on a budget

Between cheap and cheerful and luxury spend, mid-range hotels still pack a punch in Thailand, while giving you all the access you need to the country’s splendour

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Extreme Body-Mod Influencer Mary Magdalene Dies at 33 in Tragic High-Rise Fall

Beloved and controversial influencer Mary Magdalene, born Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora, has died at age 33 after falling from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment in Patong, Phuket, Thailand.

Latin Times · Dec 12, 2025

Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists

Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.

Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2025

Nigerian caught selling cocaine outside Patong Hospital

Police arrested a Nigerian man on a charge of selling cocaine in the parking lot at Patong Hospital in Phuket on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2025

Phuket targets dodgy cabs

Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2025

Fury Erupts as Miss Universe 2025 Bans Foreign Press from Phuket Event – Are Organisers Hiding Something?

Following the controversial incident involving the organising committee and Mexico's delegate, the media are barred from covering events being held in Phuket.

International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2025

Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings

Lifeguards at Patong Beach in Phuket have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists.

Bangkok Post · Oct 17, 2025

Phuket airport reopens after Navy plane mishap

Phuket International Airport reopened its main runway on Wednesday afternoon, three hours after a Royal Thai Navy aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction and blocked the runway.

Bangkok Post · Oct 9, 2025

Russian arrested for Phuket pickup truck sex video

A Russian man wanted in connection with a sex act filmed on the bed of a moving pickup truck in Phuket has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport, police said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2025

Phuket pickup truck sex video causes a stir

Police are searching for a foreign couple who were seen in a video having sex on the bed of a speeding pickup truck at night in Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Sep 25, 2025