transport

UPDATE: Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi leaves 17 injured after turbulence

Air India said 13 passengers and four crew members were injured after flight AI2379 experienced a turbulence-related loss of altitude on 4 August; the aircraft landed safely in Delhi.

Mai Khao highlighted as family resort option near Phuket airport

A Thaiger travel feature highlights Mai Khao Beach and Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort as a quieter family option close to Phuket International Airport.

Russian tourist dies in Rama 2 crash on motorcycle rented in Phuket

A Russian motorcyclist died after a collision with a 10-wheel truck on Rama 2 Road in Samut Sakhon while riding a motorcycle rented from a business in Phuket.

Phuket van criticised after following ambulance through red light

A van was filmed following an ambulance through a red light at Koh Kaew while the ambulance was carrying a patient to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Phuket blood centres set August mobile donation schedule

The Phuket Regional Blood Centre and Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank will hold mobile blood-donation clinics across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout August 2026.

24 Phuket businesses receive Rising Brand awards

Three businesses received Legendary Brand awards and 21 others were recognised under the Phuket Rising Brand 2026 programme.

White smoke blankets Phuket road after pickup truck breaks down

A pickup truck emitted thick white smoke on the road up Kata Hill in Phuket, startling motorists and prompting online speculation.

Phuket targets 20 August completion for tunnel lighting repairs

Phuket’s governor has ordered accelerated tunnel lighting repairs, stronger road-safety measures and increased surveillance at Sarasin Bridge.

Phuket alcohol sales exemption remains unclear without official designation

Phuket has yet to receive the designation needed for a 2025 exemption allowing alcohol sales in designated tourism areas on major Buddhist holidays.

House tourism committee to urge action on Phuket hotel law, zoning and traffic

A House committee will submit Phuket’s tourism and infrastructure problems to the government, including hotel licensing, entertainment zoning, jet-ski regulation and airport traffic.

Phuket airport expansion plans reviewed as MPs inspect facilities

A parliamentary tourism committee reviewed Phuket airport operations, immigration facilities and a proposed expansion aimed at increasing passenger capacity.