Phuket Tourism News

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

As Thailand's visitor numbers continue to surge, the government intends to expand Bangkok's Don Mueang from a budget facility into widespread operations.

Asia Forecasted To Lead Global Investment

Posted: 16 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

The World Bank recently released a report that China and India by 2030 will be the two largest investor nations.

Nok Air Looks For Myanmar Niche

Posted: 15 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

Thai airline Nok Air is continuing to look for a core market in order to wedge itself into the space dominated by AirAsia, Bangkok Airway and Thai Airway International.

Japan Set To Compete With Phuket

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | 12:56 pm

With the recent news that Japan will be implementing visa-free travel soon for Thais, local tour operators are saying this may impact domestic tourism.

Thai AirAsia Founder Divests Shareholding

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

In business news recently is the founder of Thai AirAsia Tassapon Bijleveld's disposal of shares in the company which reduced his ultimate stake from 33% to 28%.

Indonesia's Lion Air Entering Thailand

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

ndonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air has announced the setting up of a Thai subsidiary.

Waging The War Of Political Tourism

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 | 9:46 am

The political overtones of the past few weeks over the Phuket International Convention and Exhibition Center in Mai Khao between the Pheu Thai and Democrat parties

Formula 1 Coming To Phuket?

Posted: 07 Jun 2013 | 9:38 am

The island is buzzing or should we say shifting gears over news in the Bangkok Post that Phuket is in the running for a Formula 1 race in 2015.

Trendsetting Guruwan Hits The Spot

Posted: 02 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

Be it a hotel, luxury villas or lifestyle online shopping Wan Issara is continuing to innovate .

Direct Shanghai Flights Spur Facebook Contest

Posted: 01 Jun 2013 | 2:25 pm

Chinese low-cost airline Spring who will bring three weekly flights to Phuket starting in late June have launched a Facebook Contest.

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