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Phuket hard-landing incident ‘affected 18,000 travellers’
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2026
» PHUKET - A seven-hour runway closure that followed a hard landing incident on Wednesday at Phuket International airport affected dozens of flights and about 18,000 travellers, airport management said.
Oil slick threatens tourism, triggers marine life worries
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reiterated concerns over ongoing environmental damage around Mu Koh Racha in Phuket after large quantities of oil washed ashore following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on Feb 7.
Owners of burnt-out Phuket speedboats say they've been ignored
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/02/2026
» PHUKET – A group of speedboat operators are deeply concerned that a month after a fire at Chalong pier destroyed their livelihood there is still no progress in the investigation and no sign of the assistance and compensation they were promised.
French national arrested after cocaine sachets found at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/02/2026
» PHUKET: A 46-year-old French man was arrested after 10 sachets of cocaine were found at Phuket International Airport's domestic departure baggage screening area.
Phuket set for bumper Chinese New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Phuket: Chinese New Year celebrations in the island province are expected to be particularly vibrant this year.
Phuket boosts tourism ties with Middle East
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2026
» Phuket has stepped up efforts to expand high-quality tourism markets and strengthen international ties, with a major roadshow in the Middle East and the official opening of a Kazakhstan consulate in the province.
Nigerian caught selling cocaine outside Patong Hospital
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/11/2025
» PHUKET - Police arrested a Nigerian man on a charge of selling cocaine in the parking lot at Patong Hospital on Wednesday.
Austrian arrested at Phuket airport for forged stamps, long overstay
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/11/2025
» PHUKET — Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport arrested a 41-year-old Austrian with forged entry and exit stamps in his passport who had overstayed his visa by 578 days.
Phuket targets dodgy cabs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/11/2025
» Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket's tourism reputation at risk, says its provincial administration.
Fears grow Phuket tunnel could be delayed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» Phuket: The private sector is calling for urgent action on the Kathu–Patong tunnel project amid mounting fears of a delay.