Phuket Travel
Phuket travel guide—top attractions, beaches, dining, nightlife, and accommodations. Stay updated on must-visit spots like Patong, Kata, Karon, and Old Town. Plan your perfect island getaway with The Thaiger’s expert travel insights.
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Sawanu Travel showcases premium speed catamaran tours and service standards at Royal Phuket Marina
Sawanu Travel, a boat tour service provider in Phuket, hosted an exclusive Open House Trip under the concept “Elevating Thai Seas to Global Premium Standards,” aimed at showcasing premium marine tourism experiences in the Andaman Sea. The company said the initiative aligns with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) direction on sustainable tourism growth and positioning Thailand as a world-class…
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What resort managers told us about oil and island travel in Thailand for 2026
Global oil markets have been in chaos since late March 2026. Escalating tensions in the Middle East choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending the Singapore refined diesel benchmark from around US$92 per barrel to US$238 per barrel in weeks. Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund burned through 42 billion baht in subsidies before the government let diesel float to 40.74…
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Family holidays get easier with Kids Eat Free stays in Phuket and Khao Lak
Planning a family holiday in Thailand gets expensive quickly. Flights, accommodation, and activities are one thing, but feeding children across multiple meals a day at resort restaurants adds up faster than most parents expect. Three Marriott International properties in Southern Thailand have a straightforward answer to that: a “Kids Eat Free” programme that runs across all three resorts, covering daily…
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Jungceylon kick offs their summer campaign in Phuket
Phuket Square Co., Ltd., the management of Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, is preparing to welcome the summer season with a series of activities aimed at attracting food lovers and shopping enthusiasts through its Hot Summer Sale campaign, offering discounts of up to 70%. The campaign aims to promote Phuket to global travellers using the popular provincial mascot Nong…
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Celebrate Songkran 2026 in Southern Thailand with these beachfront stays in Phuket and Khao Lak
Three Marriott resorts in southern Thailand are promoting Songkran 2026 stays and in-resort celebrations, with programmes at Courtyard Phuket Patong Beach Resort, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, and Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa designed for guests who want Thai New Year activities, beach settings and seasonal dining. The properties said Songkran, celebrated each April, brings Thai…
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Kora Beach Resort Phuket wedding showcase recaps multi-cultural ceremonies on Valentine’s Eve
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Kora Beach Resort Phuket made a statement about love in its grandest form through its wedding showcase, opening a new chapter in Phuket’s destination wedding story. A year since its grand opening, Kora Beach Resort Phuket has welcomed delegates from more than 120 countries when it served as an official host venue for the…
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Stronger movement starts with a new summer recovery programme at Sole Mio Clinic Phuket
March in Phuket carries intensity with a brighter sun, longer days, and more outdoor activity. Whether it’s early morning training, golf under tropical skies, or balancing work and workouts as a digital nomad, the body works harder during this season. With heat and movement comes fatigue, stiffness, and hidden muscle imbalance. At Sole Mio Clinic, they believe energy is not…
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Takieng Phuket and Sand Box receive new international dining awards for Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa continues to affirm its standing as one of Phuket’s leading culinary destinations, as its signature restaurants Takieng Phuket and Sand Box Beachfront Bar & Eatery receive prestigious accolades recognising their culinary excellence, distinctive experiences, and Takieng Phuket’s leading new dining awards for Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa’s exceptional beachfront settings. Takieng Phuket, the resort’s signature…
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A seafood & champagne night at Sole Mio’s 7th Floor Restaurant
This February, 7th Floor Restaurant & Bar at Sole Mio Hotel & Wellness Phuket presents The Aristocratic Duo, a relaxed rooftop evening overlooking the shores of Bangtao, accompanied by a seafood and champagne pairing. Bringing together an Alain Navare Champagne and a seafood platter for two as the sunburst skies slowly fade into the night, guests are invited to settle…
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Etro Residences Phuket hits 830,000 Thai baht per square metre shattering island sales records
Etro Residences Phuket has made an explosive debut, setting a new per square metre sales record just days after launch. Located within the prestigious Gardens of Eden development in Bangtao, the ultra-limited collection achieved prices of 830,000 Thai baht (US$26,350) per square metre, more than four times Phuket’s branded residence average, and the highest on the island. Launched on January…
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Chiang Mai and Phuket rank in world’s top 10 cities for solo travellers
Thailand has secured two spots in the global top 10 destinations for solo travellers, with Chiang Mai ranking sixth and Phuket placing tenth in a new study by long-haul travel specialists Travelbag. The rankings analysed 36 destinations worldwide on safety, affordability and accessibility, arriving as 76% of solo travellers now prioritising safety as their most important factor. On this page…
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From Krabi’s peaceful shores to lasting recovery: Inside Yatra Trauma Treatment Centre
Post-traumatic stress disorder and unresolved trauma don’t operate on your schedule. They show up in unexpected moments: a sudden sound that triggers panic, disrupted sleep, emotional withdrawal in relationships, or coping patterns that gradually become hard to control. For expats living in Thailand and international clients seeking treatment abroad, finding specialised, evidence-based trauma care can be challenging. That’s where Yatra…
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Green sea turtle Phuket Karon beach nesting event
A rare and encouraging marine conservation event unfolded on Karon Beach in Phuket on Friday, when an adult female green sea turtle came ashore and laid a large clutch of eggs, drawing attention from both tourists and local officials. The nesting occurred at around 11am on January 3, 2026, along Karon Beach in Karon sub district, Muang district. Thai and…
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