Samui and Phuket amongst Top 10 Islands in Asia 2014
Taipei/Bangkok – Thailand’s popular beach resort islands of Samui and Phuket have been ranked amongst the Best Top 10 Islands in Asia 2014 by the popular Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) website YAM.com.tw.The rankings were decided on the basis of more than … Continue reading Samui and Phuket amongst Top 10 Islands in Asia 2014
Phuket’s hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Phuket / Bangkok – Business for Phuket’s tourist industry remains robust with passenger arrivals to the island having surged 26 per cent and hotel occupancy rates reaching more than 80 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according … Continue reading Phuket’s hotel and tourism businesses remain robust
Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Phuket – The Thai Meteorological Department has warned tourist against joining speedboat day trips, as a small boat warning is now in effect in Phuket due to big waves and high winds. “Wave heights are at 2-4 meters, and we will … Continue reading Weather warning: Speedboat trips to be avoided
Phuket Number One destination for Chinese students
Bangkok – Phuket has been voted the Number One top destination for Chinese students. It was one of six awards won by the exotic South Thailand resort island in the annual ceremony organised by China’s largest online travel agent (OTA), … Continue reading Phuket Number One destination for Chinese students
Thailand: 20 divers rescued as boat sinks in Andaman Sea
Phuket –  Another dive boat has been lost in the Andaman Sea, the second in less than two weeks. The MV Blue Star, belonging to Chalong Sea Sports, caught fire and sank in Burmese waters while on a week-long dive trip. … Continue reading Thailand: 20 divers rescued as boat sinks in Andaman Sea