A lifeguard at Kata Beach in Phuket used a surfboard to rescue two French children after they were swept out to sea by a strong rip current and could not swim back to shore.The incident occurred ...

PHUKET, Thailand -- As I sipped a tropical drink seaside at Mom Tri's Boathouse at Kata Beach, gentle waves lapped at the sand, and a couple walked hand in hand along this horseshoe-shaped bay ...

Kata Beach in Phuket offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. From stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters to exciting activities like snorkeling, surfing, and exploring local ...

More than three years on, the resort island of Phuket, on the west coast of Thailand, is nearly fully recovered from the devastating 2004 tsunami. In the beach areas of Patong, Karon and Kata, the ...

Phuket, an island in Thailand’s southern Andaman region, has long been known as a plum beach resort destination amid a land of beauty and enchantment. There’s so much for travelers to do ...

PHUKET, (Thailand): A female foreign tourist was found dead on Kata Beach in Phuket, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

THE teardrop-shaped island of Phuket has long been known for its dazzling beaches and naughty night life. But for many, it was the catastrophic Asian tsunami in 2004 that finally placed Phuket on ...

Phuket and Phangnga are provinces popular with tourists and were among those hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 5,000 people in Thailand.

Kata Noi Beach is ranked #5 out of 8 things to do in Phuket. See pictures and our review of Kata Noi Beach.

The warning was issued on Monday after more than 30 tourists complained of being stung near Kata Beach on the west coast of Phuket last week. Most victims had mild symptoms.

Many beach resorts were quickly repaired, and Thailand's travel industry is aggressively promoting the area with assurances it is making a quick recovery. A government-backed tsunami system to warn ...