Russian Plane Breaks Down While Taking Off in Phuket
Phuket –
Smoke and fire came out from the right side of a plane while it was taking off at Phuket International Airport over the past weekend.
Phuket International Airport has issued an announcement stating, “At...
Koh Samui to Push for Medical Tourism with New Hospital
Surat Thani —
Thailand’s tropical holiday island of Koh Samui is promoting medical tourism with its new fifth hospital. The new healthcare center is expected to enhance tourists' confidence and benefit Samui's neighboring islands of...
Raid on Illegal Bar on Bangla Road in Patong Leads to Rescue of Six...
Patong –
An illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering underage prostitutes with six victims rescued. Two suspects were arrested who claim the real bar owner is a foreigner.
Last night (March 15th)...
Tourists Flock to Islands in Phang Nga During Songkran Festival
Phang Nga –
Lots of Thai and foreign tourists are visiting islands in Phang Nga during the Songkran festival.
The President of the Phang Nga Tourism Association, Mr. Lertsak Pomklin, told the Phuket Express that more...
Chinese Arrivals in Thailand to Reach One Million Per Month in October
Thailand-
Thailand is preparing to welcome at least one million Chinese tourists per month this October which will be the same number before the Covid-19 pandemic, said TAT.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that...
UPDATE: Phuket Taxi Drivers Asked to be More Polite to Tourists Following Viral Incident
Phuket –
Taxi drivers in Phuket are being asked by officials to be more polite after a foreign female tourist was forced out of a minivan in Phuket by drivers of other vans operating at...
Malaysians Lead the Pack as Thailand Welcomes 13 Million International Tourists
National —
Thailand has welcomed 13 million international tourists from the beginning of this year to June 25th, with Malaysian tourists spearheading the influx.
This remarkable number is considered a 63.5% increase compared to the pre-COVID-19...
Chinese Tourist Visa Process to Thailand Gets Easier
National —
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revealed that the trend of Chinese tourist arrivals to the country is experiencing consistent growth following a reduction in the visa application process.
TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn...
Grab Driver Seriously Injured After Being Shot by Minivan Driver at Samui Airport
Samui, Surat Thani –
A Grab driver has sustained severe injuries from bullet wounds after being shot by a minivan driver at the Samui International Airport.
The Bophut Police told The Phuket Express that they...
Chinese Tourists Appreciate Thailand’s Visa-Free Policy
PRESS RELEASE:
The Royal Thai Government has announced the tourist visa exemption scheme for a 30-day stay to passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan, effective from 25 September...