The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

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.

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…

If you needed one more reason to visit Phuket in 2023, this would be it.

Phuket is back in the limelight and on the world stage after three years during the "2023 Thailand International Boat Show", which will take place at Royal Phuket Marina from Jan 12-15.

The singer is ringing in the New Year in Phuket, Thailand and took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her day

Phuket expects to earn more than 100 billion baht in revenue from tourism during the New Year period.

Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times than September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.

Tourism operators in Phuket are urging the government to intervene following complaints about surging airfares which they fear could prompt travellers to choose cheaper alternatives.

In the wake of Covid-19, demand growth for health and wellness activities as well as sport tourism has exceeded estimates.