ISLANDS

British backpacker killed by electric shock from faulty fridge on Thailand holiday with girlfriend

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:36:00 -0500

A Briton was killed by an electric shock as he took a bottle of water from a fridge in Thailand.

Phuket trying to woo back Indian weddings

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:20:00 -0400

Phuket, a popular island resort in Thailand, is trying to lure Indian weddings back after a year's lull, say Thailand hospitality and tourism industry insiders.

Phuket Divers Set for Three Days of Conservation, Cleanup

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:42:00 -0400

The Thai Diving Association and the Tourism Authority of Thailand are linking up for a three-day exhibition and seminar on marine environment conservation next month.

Phuket lays claim to Thailand’s biggest ‘musical fountain’

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:42:00 -0400

Phuket is now home to Thailand’s biggest musical fountain after a grand opening ceremony and premiere performance at Saphan Hin on Monday night.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival blasts into 2011

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:26:00 -0400

Devotees at Chinese shrines across Phuket raised their go teng poles at dusk last night and began reciting incantations to invite the Jade Emperor and Nine Emperor Gods to descend from the heavens.

Skål and PATA unite to promote Phuket tourism

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:38:00 -0400

Skål International Phuket and South Thailand and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Thailand Chapter are launching a new era of tourism cooperation with local government and Phuket’s travel trade to aggressively promote the destination.

Phuket Parade Marks Start of Phuket's Corruption-Free Future

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:39:00 -0400

An anti-corruption parade that takes place on Phuket this Sunday will be mirrored by similar parades in Bangkok and throughout many other provinces.

Phuket Boat Lagoon crosses water to add moorings in Krabi, Thailand

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:37:00 -0400

While Phuket Boat Lagoon is almost always full marina developers have been looking to Krabi. Krabi Boat Lagoon has announced phase 1 will be complete in November.

Dutch diplomat warns of Phuket tourism 'landslide'

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:36:00 -0400

Critical issues affecting Phuket tourism must be contained, or else the industry could “slide out of control”, the Dutch Ambassador to Thailand warned yesterday.

Private yachts set for smooth passage at Chalong Marina in Phuket, Thailand

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:57:00 -0400

The online check-in system for yachts arriving at Phuket's Chalong Marina will finally be launched on the 1st September 2011. An announcement was made by Phuket SIPA at a meeting in Phuket Provincial Hall.

THB12 Billion Indoor Ski Slope and Mega Hotel Project For Koh Sa

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:15:00 -0400

An ambitious THB12 billion baht tourism mega project has broken ground on the resort island of Koh Samui. Located above the popular tourist area of Chaweng the development includes a 250 key five star resort and conference center,sports academy and stadium,four star hotel, residential apartments and villas, water park and high-speed gondola.

Phuket light railway plan gathers speed

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:05:00 -0400

Proposals for the Phuket light railway seem to be finally gathering pace, after more than a decade of waiting. Dohwa Engineering President visited Phuket this week to assess the scheme's viability.

More than four million travelers expected in Phuket in 2011

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:14:00 -0400

With tourism numbers surging, Phuket Airport is expecting a record four million passenger arrivals this year. According to data released today in C9 Hotelworks’ Phuket Hotel Market Update, arrivals to Asia’s leading resort destination in the first half of the year increased 20% over the same period in 2010.

New Srisoonthorn Bridge finally opens in Phuket, Thailand

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:26:00 -0400

The new Srisoonthorn Bridge linking Phuket to mainland Thailand and Phang Nga Province is open. To mark the event, Phuket Highways Chief made the first trip across.

Thailand visitors to enjoy Fisherman's Village Festival

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:31:00 -0400

The annual Fisherman's Village Festival is a popular occasion on the Thai holiday island of Koh Samui. Running from August 22nd to August 26th each year, this colourful event is based on live music, good food and plenty of fun activities.

HD TV comes to Phuket, Thailand

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:20:00 -0400

TrueVisions, the Thai satellite and cable TV operator, has announced it will be expand its high definition (HD) TV services in Phuket.

Australian leapt to his death from a hotel balcony in Phuket

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:48:00 -0400

AN Australian man has died after jumping from the sixth floor of a hotel in Phuket.

Lebanese Beautiful Contest Chooses Thailand for Their Backdrop Destination

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:12:00 -0400

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to step up promotional efforts in the Middle East market by inviting a group of 25 beauty contestants from Lebanon to visit Koh Samui during June 24-27, 2011.

New bridge from Phuket to Phang Nga, Thailand postponed

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:33:00 -0400

According to highway officials in Phuket, the opening of the new Srisoonthorn Bridge has been postponed until later in the year.

Phuket Lifeguards Set to Save Karon's Reputation

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:10:00 -0400

LIFEGUARDS are back on Phuket's beaches in force in time for the added dangers of the Phuket monsoon season. With more patrols and better equipment, the lifeguards will be hoping to prevent drownings on Phuket's popular west coast beaches.