Phuket received 4.9 million tourists in first four months, down 2.08%
Phuket logged 4.9 million visitors and B186.9 billion in tourism revenue from January to April, with both arrivals and income slightly down year-on-year.
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Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed in dispute
Phuket police are searching for a suspect after a 29-year-old man was stabbed following a dispute that began in Kathu and continued into Patong.
Phuket tour company charged after Chinese national arrested as illegal guide
Thai tourism officials said a Phuket tour company was charged after a Chinese national was arrested at Promthep Cape for allegedly acting as a tour guide without a licence and working without a permit.
Thailand Imposes 21-Day Quarantine for Arrivals From Congo and Uganda Over Ebola Concerns
Thailand now requires all travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to undergo at least 21 days of quarantine or isolation under new Ebola prevention measures.
Phuket places 11 arrivals from Ebola-risk countries under 21-day monitoring
Phuket has placed 11 travellers from Ebola-risk countries under 21-day health monitoring, with officials saying none had shown symptoms while in Thailand.
Myanmar man found dead in Rawai workers’ camp
Police in Rawai are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Myanmar worker found dead in his room at a workers’ camp, with no signs of assault reported.
Israeli fugitive arrested on Koh Samui after drug seizure at condominium
Thai immigration police arrested a 36-year-old Israeli fugitive on Koh Samui and said a search of his condominium uncovered cocaine, ecstasy and other narcotics.
Strong waves forecast off Phuket as monsoon warning runs May 28 to June 1
Thailand’s Meteorological Department says waves off Phuket and the upper Andaman Sea will reach 2 to 3 metres, and more than 3 metres in thundershowers, during May 28 to June 1.
Police arrest suspect in Rawai luxury villa burglary
Phuket police arrested a 34-year-old suspect over a nighttime burglary at a luxury villa in Rawai after tracing him to a rented room in Karon.
Phuket officials arrest Chinese national accused of unlicensed tour guiding
Phuket tourism officials and tourist police arrested a Chinese national accused of guiding seven Chinese tourists without a license during a joint enforcement operation.
Patong police seize motorbike after tourist found riding without a license
Patong police said they seized a motorcycle and began legal action after a tourist was found riding near the beach at night without a valid driver’s license.