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Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
Sunday 20 July 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: In a landmark move to diversify its tourism offerings and strengthen cultural ties with India, Phuket provincial officials are preparing to host Thailand’s first-ever ‘Ganesha Chaturthi’ festival.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
Thursday 17 July 2025 12:59 PM
BANGKOK: Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over B40 billion, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Wednesday 2 July 2025 11:00 AM
NEW DELHI: Indian customs officers in Mumbai said they have stopped a plane passenger arriving from Thailand with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure in June.
At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
Friday 13 June 2025 10:21 AM
AHMEDABAD: A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad yesterday (June 12), killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground - but one passenger has miraculously survived.
Dozens killed as India, Pakistan clash in worst violence in decades
Dozens killed as India, Pakistan clash in worst violence in decades
Thursday 8 May 2025 09:30 AM
MUZZAFFARABAD: India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier yesterday (May 7) after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades.
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
Sunday 20 April 2025 03:00 PM
DHAWALPUR: In central India’s dry forests, community trackers hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system that is helping prevent some of the hundreds of fatal tramplings each year.
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Saturday 19 April 2025 12:30 PM
BANGKOK: Illegal foreign tour guides, including Chinese and other nationalities, are still operating in major tourist destinations, surviving by paying monthly bribes to officers, according to the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
Saturday 1 March 2025 12:30 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) recently invited Indian tourists and businesses to explore travel opportunities at the Phuket Roadshow to India 2025.
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
Friday 27 December 2024 12:33 PM
NEW DELHI: India announced seven days of state mourning today (Dec 27) after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s.
Phuket honours Diwali Festival
Phuket honours Diwali Festival
Saturday 2 November 2024 02:30 PM
PHUKET: The Central shopping mall in Patong hosted a special ceremony yesterday (Nov 1) to honour this year’s Diwali festival.
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Wednesday 30 October 2024 11:31 AM
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue in Phuket this year is likely to exceed the total in 2019, with almost as many visitors as in the year before the COVID pandemic, according to Phuket Tourist Association.President Thaneth Tantipiriyakit.
Phuket service charges stable
Phuket service charges stable
Tuesday 3 September 2024 11:42 AM
PHUKET: The average income from service charges among hotels in Phuket is expected to stabilise, but would still maintain a high level in the upcoming high season, while the average room rate would continue to soar, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.
Indian doctors on nationwide strike over ‘barbaric’ rape, murder
Indian doctors on nationwide strike over ‘barbaric’ rape, murder
Saturday 17 August 2024 01:41 PM
INDIA: Indian doctors launched a nationwide strike Saturday (Aug 17), escalating protests after the “barbaric” rape and murder of their colleague that has channelled outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women.
Umbrella spat ends with beach brawl
Umbrella spat ends with beach brawl
Monday 12 August 2024 01:55 PM
PHUKET: A popular social media page in Phuket sparked controversy today (Aug 12) after posting a photo with the caption: '#Clashing! Brawl on Karon Beach, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. A group of Indian tourists clashed with what appears to be local umbrella workers, possibly due to a misunderstanding. #SeaBoxing #Phuket.'
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Friday 26 July 2024 10:37 AM
BANGKOK: Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Busy day for Phuket lifeguards as eight tourists rescued
Busy day for Phuket lifeguards as eight tourists rescued
Tuesday 18 June 2024 06:55 PM
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Karon and Patong were kept busy today (June 18) rescuing tourists from dangerous surf after the tourists ignored red ‘no swimming’ flags and lifeguards’ warnings to not enter the surf.
Modi celebrates victory, but falls short of landslide
Modi celebrates victory, but falls short of landslide
Wednesday 5 June 2024 11:05 AM
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political alliance won India’s weeks-long general election yesterday (June 4), but the opposition said voters had sent a clear message after his Hindu nationalist party lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in a decade.
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
Tuesday 4 June 2024 10:57 AM
NEW DELHI: Vote counting began in India’s election today (Jun 4), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi all but assured a triumph for his Hindu nationalist drive that has thrown the opposition into disarray and deepened concerns for minority rights.
Nationwide crackdown to curb ‘job stealing’ foreigners
Nationwide crackdown to curb ‘job stealing’ foreigners
Friday 22 March 2024 07:55 AM
BANGKOK: Chinese and Indians are among the growing ranks of foreign nationals taking jobs reserved for Thais, according to the Department of Employment.
Tourism drive set to hit highest gear
Tourism drive set to hit highest gear
Saturday 16 March 2024 10:46 AM
BANGKOK: The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 “the biggest year for tourism” to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.

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