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Tourist claims police extortion to get cash from parents

A Finnish tourist in Phuket tricked his parents out of 7,000 euros by pretending he had been arrested and needed that amount to be released, police have said.

Bangkok Post

Lufthansa to double Bengaluru-Munich flight frequency

Lufthansa which commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Munich last month will be doubling the flight frequency to six times a week from next year

The Hindu

Taylor Hill Shares Sun-Kissed Vacation Moments from Phuket, Thailand

Taylor Hill shares captivating Instagram posts from her vacation in Phuket, Thailand, showcasing breathtaking sunsets, meals, and natural beauty.

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Where’s hot in February? Best holiday destinations for some last-minute winter sun

Whether it's a Valentine’s getaway or a family half-term trip, these are the best destinations to visit for a sunshine boost

The Independent UK

Phuket launches 'crime-free' plan

Phuket is launching a scheme that authorities say will help ensure the safety of international tourists during this high season.

Bangkok Post

Phuket’s holiest – and goriest – festival is back with a bang

After a pandemic-enforced pause, Lucie Grace visits Thailand’s biggest island as it brings back the explosives and extreme piercings that make its Vegetarian Festival such an enthralling experience

The Independent UK

Phuket targets road deaths

Phuket aims to reduce road fatalities from 135 per year on average to 110 or better within the next year.

Bangkok Post

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Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin

The "Safety Phuket Island Sandbox" will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Phuket as part of a Public Health Ministry scheme to promote health and safety for tourists.

Bangkok Post

Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

Bangkok Post

US citizen found dead in Phuket

A Costa Rican-American man was found dead in his room with stab wounds at a hotel in Phuket on Monday, according to local police.

Bangkok Post

Tuk-tuk drivers arrested for assault on tourist

Three tuk-tuk drivers were arrested on Monday after a tourist from Saudi Arabia was assaulted outside a Phuket hotel on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

First Training Squadron ships conclude visit to Phuket

The ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising Indian Navy Ship (INS) Tir, INS Sujata, INS Sudarshini and ICGS Sarathi visited Phuket, Thailand from September 25 to 28 as part of a long-range training deployment. Read furether on Dynamite News

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Swiss man falls to his death at Phuket airport

A 53-year-old Swiss man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket International Airport on Friday night.

Bangkok Post

Phuket is officially the ‘World’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Destination’ of 2023

In a research conducted by MoneyTransfers.com, the Thai island of Phuket was given the title of the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination of 2023! Now that the travel world is back to its pre-pandemic time, famous places are once again struggling with overtourism. On the top of the list is…

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‘Russian-only’ businesses in Thailand’s Phuket spark backlash

Locals on tourist resort island claim Russians fleeing fallout of the war in Ukraine are stealing Thai jobs.

Bangkok Post

Phuket airport approves Grab taxis

Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.

Bangkok Post

Venomous ‘blue dragon’ found on Phuket beach

A blue dragon, a small but highly venomous type of sea slug, has been found on Karon beach in Phuket, according to pictures posted on the Monsoongarbage Thailand Facebook page.

Bangkok Post

Australian falls to his death at Phuket airport

A 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket international airport on Tuesday night.

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Pheu Thai wants new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket

The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports — one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket — as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Main customers’: Russians fleeing Putin’s war find a home in Phuket

Thai island has had influx of those either trying to avoid fighting in Ukraine or feel unwelcome in Europe

Bangkok Post

Body of missing tourist found

The body of a Senegalese tourist who went missing after going swimming off Freedom Beach in Phuket on Friday was recovered on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

Korean woman, 2 cats die in apparent Phuket charcoal suicide

PHUKET: A South Korean woman was found dead along with two cats in a house in Muang district on Sunday. A cooking pot filled with charcoal connected to an electric plug was believed to be the cause of the deaths.

Bangkok Post

Locals voice opposition to navy base

PHUKET: About 100 residents oppose a plan to grant the navy access to land to set up a base and accommodate a future expansion of the adjacent international airport.

Bangkok Post

Russian man dies after falling from pagoda in Phuket

A Russian man died after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Phuket on Friday night.

Bangkok Post

Phuket partly flooded, small vehicles stalled

PHUKET: Heavy rains caused flooding and paralysed traffic for small vehicles in this southern resort province on Sunday morning.

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