Phuket
Coverage of Phuket in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet mid-air
An Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence, causing it to drop 300 feet mid-air and resulting in 17 injuries.
- Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence; few passengers, crew sustain minor injuries
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered turbulence, resulting in minor injuries to a few passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers and crew disembarked without further incident.
- Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort plan
Singapore is developing a 20-year plan to transform Sentosa into a major tourism destination with features like beachfronts, canopy walks, and water taxis. The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has unveiled these rejuvenation plans to enhance the island's appeal compared to rivals like Bali and Phuket.
- Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes
Thailand is cracking down on a loophole allowing foreigners to bypass land ownership restrictions, leading foreign buyers to delay villa purchases in resort destinations like Phuket and Koh Samui. The Department of Business Development has flagged 11,426 companies on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui where foreigners hold stakes.
- Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes
Thailand is closing a loophole allowing foreigners to bypass land ownership restrictions, leading to delays in luxury villa purchases in resort areas like Phuket and Koh Samui. The Department of Business Development has flagged 11,426 companies on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui where foreigners hold stakes.
- Russians are thriving on this Thai island, but the scene feels fleeting
Thousands of Russians who fled after the invasion of Ukraine have established an enclave in Phuket, Thailand, but their community is marked by an air of impermanence.
- Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud
Thai police arrested a 33-year-old Indonesian man wanted for a $10 million cyberfraud case. The arrest occurred at a luxury resort on Phuket island following a tip-off from the FBI.
- U.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack
A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the USS Chief was scratched by an Asian monkey during a stopover in Phuket, Thailand, but the incident did not delay the ship's mission to the Strait of Hormuz. The sailor was medically evacuated to Japan for care, and officials noted the unpredictable nature of such disruptions.