Thailand has initiated a pilot programme enabling foreign tourists to make purchases using cryptocurrencies in Phuket, marking a significant step in integrating digital assets into the nation's ...

Albert José Jones is considered the godfather of Black scuba diving in the U.S. He founded the country’s oldest Black diving club, Underwater Adventure Seekers in Washington, D.C., in 1959, and ...

Phuket is a Thai island known for its balmy beaches, vibrant nightlife, and crystal-clear waters. As the largest island in ...

Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of ...

The number of European tourists visiting Thailand has been rising. From January to April, Thailand welcomed 3.5 million European visitors, an 18.91% year-on-year increase. This growth was ...

Residents of the Rawai sub-district in Mueang district, Phuket, are seeking assistance for a German man with a leg injury after witnessing him sleeping on the roadside for several days. Concerned ...

An Indian tourist was recently attacked by a tiger at Phuket's Tiger Kingdom in Thailand, sparking renewed debate about wildlife tourism safety. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows the ...

PHUKET: The operators of Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction, located in Kathu, have refuted reports that an Indian tourist was mauled at their venue, and have denied accusations of animal cru ...

Ukrainian circus acrobat Veronika Kobzova, 28, tragically died in a 15m fall from a rooftop in Phuket, Thailand. Picture: East 2 West News. She had been recently performing around Asia.

Miss World 2025 Winner Opal Suchata Chuangsri: In a historic win, Opal Suchata Chuangsri has been crowned 72nd Miss World 2025, marking Thailand's first-ever victory in the prestigious pageant.Held on ...

Opal Suchata Chuangsri’s academic journey is as impressive as her pageant accomplishments. Born on March 20, 2003, in Phuket, Thailand, she was raised in a family rooted in the hospitality industry.

PHUKET:The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to start June by donating blood ‒ a simple act that can save lives.