Thai officials have revoked the visa of a Swiss man living in Phuket after reports emerged he allegedly kicked a local woman for sitting on the steps near his rented villa.

Thailand revokes visa of Swiss man, charges him with assault for ‘kicking’ local woman

Over 1,000 licensed cannabis dispensaries are operating on Thailand's Phuket, an island which is surrounded by many magnificent beaches and is also a top tourist destination.

A joint rolling competition in Phuket as cannabis remains nation's top election issue

The tourist town of Phuket is witnessing the worst flood in 30 years. Parts of the town in southern Thailand witnessed knee-deep waters after unprecedented rain that bought life to halt. Heavy rain affected markets in Phuket forcing shops to close.

Thailand: Phuket witnesses worst floods in 30 years

Fully vaccinated travellers from any country can now book holidays to tourism haven Phuket, the Thai government has announced, under tweaks to a struggling quarantine-free travel scheme.

Phuket opens to all vaccinated travellers

A Thai man was arrested in connection with the suspected murder of a Swiss woman whose body was found near a waterfall in Thailand's famed tourist island of Phuket, police said Sunday.

Thai man arrested for suspected murder of Swiss woman in Phuket

Thailand suspended international flights in April to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The country has reported 3,575 infections so far, including 59 deaths and 3,384 recoveries.

Thai govt to replicate Phuket model around the nation to woo back tourists

A Thai beach made famous by the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach" will stay closed indefinitely to give its ecosystem time to recover, authorities said on Tuesday.

Thailand: Beach featured in Leonardo DiCaprio film closes indefinitely 

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