PHUKET, Thailand — For many years, Chinese tourism fueled the economy of this island paradise, known for its tropical weather, stunning sunsets and foreign-friendly accommodations. But with ...

All agencies on Phuket island have been placed on high alert after weather forecasters issued a warning of possible torrential rain along the Andaman Coast which could trigger strong winds ...

PHUKET, Thailand, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island ...

Phuket’s go-go dancers sit playing on their phones in empty bars lining deserted streets as the Thai tourist island reels from the ravages of the pandemic with little sign of any recovery soon.

Phuket, Thailand's largest island, has undergone rapid development due to its tourism sector, a major driver of the Thai economy as a whole. Of the country's 35.5 million foreign arrivals in 2024 ...