Air France launches Paris-Phuket service
Photo Credit: AOT Phuket’s tourism industry received a substantial boost with the arrival of Air France’s inaugural Paris-Phuket flight on Friday, November 28. This new route is part of the…
Finnair Announces Increased Weekly Flights to Thailand This Winter
During the winter season, Finnair plans to operate 25 weekly flights from Helsinki, its hub, to Thailand. The airline will restart direct flights to Krabi in southern Thailand and will…
Phuket Aims to Become a Major Transportation Hub
Photo Credit: Iftanpo The Transport Ministry is setting its sights on transforming Phuket into the premier transportation hub of the Andaman region, with the goal of positioning the island as…
Aerothai to Launch Seaplane Service in Phuket and Trang Next Year
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AeroThai) plans to test seaplane operations in Phuket and Trang from October to November 2025, with an official launch targeted for mid-2026. The trial aims to…
Phuket’s Used Property Market Surges, Outpacing New Developments
Phuket has long been a hotspot for high-end property development, especially luxury villas aimed at overseas buyers from Russia and China. This demand drove rapid growth, with many villas selling…
Psi Scott Resigns from National Parks Role Amid Pressure from Krabi Tourism Operators and Bureaucratic Resistance
Siranudh “Psi” Scott Steps Down Siranudh “Psi” Scott, one of Thailand’s most outspoken marine conservationists, has officially resigned from his advisory role with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and…
Expressway Chief Claims New Phuket and Samui Tollways Will Alleviate Traffic Woes.
According to the head of the Expressway Authority of Thailand, new tollways planned for Phuket and Samui are expected to address the traffic challenges that currently hinder the islands’ potential…
Arrogant Tourist Ignores Marine Park Rules, Hurls Profanity After Being Caught in Restricted Phi Phi Waters
In a recent incident captured by the Phi Phi Marine Park Rangers, two tourists were found swimming approximately 750 meters off a beach near Phi Phi Island without a boat…
Drunken Passenger on Russia-to-Phuket Flight Strips Half-Naked and Lies in Aisle, Shocking Fellow Travelers
Passengers on a recent flight from Khabarovsk, Russia, to Phuket were left stunned when a heavily intoxicated female traveler caused a mid-flight spectacle, harassing fellow passengers before stripping from the…
“I’m Going to Die!’: Brit’s Phuket Airport Outburst Uncovers Cocaine Stash
Phuket International Airport witnessed a bizarre scene on February 18 when a British tourist erupted into a frantic outburst—rolling on the floor, kicking in the air, and screaming that he…