Phuket, 18 April 2013 (NNT) – Officials have rescued a female dolphin that was hurt and stranded on Nai Harn beach, Phuket Province. According to officials, a female dolphin was found on the Nai Harn beach after having been washed ashore. They believed she had been thrown by strong waves against the rocks, as she […]
A large number of Thai and foreign tourists flock to Phuket International Airport on Friday, ahead of the long holiday period. Many Thai visitors are seen with their families, to spend their holiday in Phuket and Krabi. Meanwhile, Chinese visitors top the list of foreign visitors, follwed by those from Russia and Australia. Read more: […]
As earlier reported here Thailand Immigration Police have urged all hotels, resorts, and other accommodation providers, including owners of villas for rent, must begin reporting details of foreigners staying with them by the end of April, or face prosecution. Read more: pattayadailynews.com
PHUKET, March 23 – One hundred and six Rohingya migrants were arrested in this southern province after they washed ashore and were staying at Loan Island. Local authorities, including Phuket mayor Arun Solot, investigated the apprehended Rohinya on Saturday. Inititally, they said the boat people travelled from Myanmar’s Rakhine on Jan 22 in order to […]
BANGKOK, 12 March 2013 (NNT) – Airports of Thailand (AOT) is set to push ahead with an overhaul of Phuket International Airport to help it accommodate an expected surge in travelers’ number. Acting AOT President Somchai Sawasdeepon said that there have been more and more air travelers passing through Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket Airport in […]
PHUKET, 21 February 2013 (NNT) – Myanmar Navy ships for the first time in 18 years berthed at Thai port on Wednesday, reflecting closer ties between the two countries. Myanmar Navy ships paid a visit to Phuket to mark 65 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Myanmar. The 2 vessels, UMS 561 and UMS […]
A hospital in Phang Nga province is still holding the body of German killed in an accident, as officials keep trying to contact his relatives. The elderly foreigner visited Phuket every year, but always came alone. He died after crashing his motorbike into a tree during a heavy rain. Read more: pattayadailynews.com
PHUKET – A Swiss tourist died after he lost control of his car and it plunged into the sea, crashing into the roof a motel on the way down. The accident took place at the Rawai pier in Muang district of Phuket on Saturday morning. The Swiss man was identified as Stefan Bravnwalder, 46. Read […]
