August 2021

The traditional snowbird period from November to March is when temperatures drop severely in Russia and also in many parts of northern Europe, signaling travelers to take flight for the tropical chimes and clear blue skies of Phuket. Today, tourism stakeholders in Phuket, Thailand, are heralding the landmark approval of the Sputnik vaccine by the […]

FILE PHOTO: People receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the Thai resort island of Phuket rushes to vaccinate its population amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, and ahead of a July 1 ending of strict quarantine for overseas visitors, to bring back tourism revenue in Phuket, Thailand, April 2, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo BANGKOK (Reuters)

Phuket is the largest of Thailand’s islands and probably the best known. Famous for the azure waters of the Andaman Sea and spacious white sand beaches. Limestone Karsts tower high over the ocean where sea caves can be explored, while back onshore, the exotic tropical jungle setting offers another side to the islands magic. Phuket

If you’re spending a week or two in Phuket, check this itinerary that we’ve prepared to get ideas on what to do to make your stay on the island worthwhile! This content was originally published here.

Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew said on Saturday that the tourism sandbox campaign in the province would not be affected by the increased screening measures to prevent imported Covid-19 cases The governor issued an order on Thursday barring vehicles entering the province from outside Phuket from August 3 to 16, as part of Covid-19 preventive measures.