New screening measures announced for domestic travel to/from Phuket
The following is a press release from the Thai Tourism Authority. Their statements and opinions are entirely their own.
Bangkok, 20 July 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update...
Phuket allows alcohol drinking and serving at “restaurants” through entire New Year’s Eve night
Phuket -
Phuket authorities have officially allowed selling and drinking alcohol in "restaurants" through the night of New Year's Eve, the Official Phuket Information Center announced on Sunday, November 28th.
According to the announcement signed by...
Phuket hotel workers gather to support hotel owner after hotel gets shut down for...
Patong –
Over a hundred Phuket hotel workers gathered at the Patong Bay Hill Resort Hotel in Patong, Phuket, to support hotel owner Preechawut (Prab) Keesin after the hotel was found to be violating legal...
UPDATE: Phuket law enforcement officers inspect visa company that allegedly defrauded many foreigners, owners...
Phuket –
Phuket police and immigration officers inspected a visa company in Koh Kaew and Wichit, Mueang Phuket that was accused by multiple foreigners of alleged fraud.
Our previous story:
Multiple news outlets have reported foreigners in...
Thai Public Health Minister Anutin visits Phuket giving seminar speeches to develop the public...
Phuket –
 Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Phuket yesterday, (August 5th), giving a speech at a major seminar to develop the public health system.
At Pamookkoo Resort Phuket, more than 400 doctors and...
Kathu, Phuket suffers from landslides and flash floods
Kathu, Phuket –
A house of a priest in Kathu has suffered from flash floods and landslides even as more rains hit Phuket overnight, complicating efforts to clean up from weekend flooding called the worst...
Bangla business operators urging Patong officials to clean up food, drink vendors, and alleged...
Patong –
Business operators on Bangla Road in Patong are urging relevant officials to clean up food, drink vendors, and allegedly more than 100 transgender prostitutes.
The Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) President Mr. Weerawit Kreuasombat...
Pakistani Man Arrested in Patong for 3,270 Days of Overstay
Phuket –
A 35-year-old Pakistani man was arrested in Patong for 3,270 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions the Phuket Immigration Office told the Phuket Express.
They arrested Mr. Anjum Raza, a Pakistani National, on...
Four Nigerians Arrested in Phuket with More than 1200 Days of Overstay Each
Rawai, Chalong–
Four Nigerian men were arrested in Rawai and Chalong with more than 1,200 days of overstays each.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express yesterday (February 3rd) that they have arrested for Nigerian...
Wanted Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Alleged Illegal Drug Importation
Phuket –
A wanted Russian man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport over allegedly importing illegal drugs.
The Phuket Immigration Office told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (March 8th) they have arrested MR. ALEKSANDR...