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Phuket to launch boat taxi trial
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/09/2025
» Phuket is preparing to introduce a boat taxi service aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing transport options for both residents and tourists, with a trial run scheduled for November.
Phuket encouraged to seek special administrative status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2025
» With the new Phuket governor scheduled to take over next month, the current governor is pushing for his successor to continue to support the proposal to make the island a special administrative zone with an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht.
Beachgoers alerted to venomous sea slugs
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/08/2025
» Beachgoers in Thailand have been alerted to beware of venomous blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) after reported sightings along Karon Beach in Phuket following recent rainfall.
10-year-old Canadian tourist drowns off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2025
» PHUKET - A 10-year-old Canadian girl has drowned off Kata Beach after being caught in strong waves whilst swimming with her family on Thursday evening.
Venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs spotted on Phuket beach
Online Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» PHUKET - Several venomous Blue Dragon sea slugs have been discovered at Karon Beach, prompting warnings from marine authorities for beachgoers to avoid contact with the dangerous creature.
Russian man drowns off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/06/2025
» PHUKET: A Russian man drowned off Karon beach in Muang district of this island province late Friday morning after swimming with his son, police said.
Albanian woman drowns off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/06/2025
» PHUKET - An Albanian woman drowned off a Phuket beach on Tuesday evening after checking in at a hotel on the tourist island.
Canadian found dead from heat on Phuket beach
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2025
» An 80-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead on Kata beach on Phuket, with the cause of the death initially said to be heatstroke.
Canadian found dead from heat on Phuket beach
News, Published on 06/03/2025
» PHUKET – An 80-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead on Kata beach on this resort island, with the cause of the death initially said to be heat stroke.
Centara to invest B15bn in hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) plans to invest 15 billion baht in hotels over the next three years, while targeting revenue of 15.5 billion baht in 2025.