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Corey Walsh has been remembered as a caring soul.

‘Magnetic’: Family mourns Melbourne tradie who drowned in Thailand

The young tradie has been remembered as a beautiful soul as his family wait for answers on how the tragedy happened.

  • Ashleigh McMillan

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The Bill Bensley-designed Four Seasons Koh Samui.

How to have a White Lotus experience in Thailand (from under $200 a night)

Koh Samui is bracing for an influx of tourists off the back of season three, but you don’t have to stay at the Four Seasons to get a taste of White Lotus life.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Phuket Old Town’s century-old buildings fuse Chinese and European design elements.

The other side to Thailand’s beach party town

It wasn’t until my fourth visit to Phuket that I discovered something beyond the resorts, the beaches and the pumping nightlife.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Andaman Beach Hotel is within walking distance to plenty of attractions.

New hotels open in ‘world’s most overcrowded destination’

Phuket tourism has come roaring back this year to pass pre-pandemic levels.

  • Julietta Jameson
Jetstar 787 Dreamliner economy class.

Airline review: Nine hours with a faulty seatback screen

You have to pay for access to seatback entertainment on Jetstar, but that’s not an option in my case.

  • Ben Groundwater
Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu, Bali, a popular spot with Russian visitors.

As Putin’s war rages on, Russians wait it out in Bali, Phuket

Whether it’s avoiding the military draft or staying out while the war goes on, Russians are building a new life for themselves in south-east Asia.

  • Chris Barrett and Amilia Rosa
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An AirAsia flight comes in for a landing at Phuket Airport.

Airport review: Phuket International Airport (HKT)

If only all airport experiences were this easy. No wonder the workers are smiling.

  • Mark Daffey
Celest Hansen has been living in Thailand since late 2017.

Phuket, Thailand travel tips from an expert expat: Muay thai fighter Celest Hansen

Avocado milk, purple taro or Thai iced tea are refreshing alternatives to coffee.

  • Belinda Jackson
Avani+ Kaho Lak enjoys its own stretch of white-sand beach.

Avani+ Khao Lak: Thailand's go-to resort for families part of new Thailand entry conditions

Avani+ Khao Lak will keep the brood as busy – or as laid back – as they want to be.

  • Julietta Jameson
Phuket is your springboard to Phang Nga Bay where limestone islands rise like sleeping sea monsters.

Phuket, Thailand, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Anyone who can't find their dream beach on Phuket is probably allergic to sand.

  • John Borthwick

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