Austrian TV Star Turns Spotlight on Phuket
BANGKOK/PHUKET/VIENNA — Thailand’s tourism profile in Central Europe is set for a boost as Austrian television personality Silvia Schneider films her latest travel special, “Silvia entdeckt – Thailand (Silvia discovers – Thailand)”, on location in Phuket. The program, produced by … Continue reading Austrian TV Star Turns Spotlight on Phuket
Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket
PHUKET – On June 13, Flight AI 379, operated by Air India, departed Phuket at 9:30 a.m. local time en route to New Delhi. Moments after takeoff, crew received a bomb-threat note discovered in a lavatory. The Airbus A321/A320 (reported variously) circled … Continue reading Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket
BRANDED RESIDENCES GROWTH IN ASIA SURGES
SINGAPORE – The branded residences market in Asia is soaring as buyers from across the world purchase second homes in “playground cities” or tropical resort destinations. Singapore buyers are leading regional buyers, fuelling the growth of the sector, driven by … Continue reading BRANDED RESIDENCES GROWTH IN ASIA SURGES
Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
BANGKOK/JAKARTA – On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history, claiming the lives of nearly 230,000 people across 14 countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand … Continue reading Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
KHAO LAK – A 57-year-old German tourist suffered a serious leg injury yesterday at 11 am after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Phang Nga, Thailand. The deep wound, approximately 15cm wide and … Continue reading Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack