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Chinese make beeline for Phuket to mark New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2026
» Phuket's tourism sector is experiencing strong momentum during this year's Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, with a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals driven by additional flights and renewed travel demand, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
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.
German tourist arrested for stealing cash at Phuket spa
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» PHUKET - Police arrested a German man for stealing cash from a spa on this tourist island after he revisited the business to return the money.
Mystery death, stolen ring and an intruder during Phuket music festival
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2026
» PHUKET: A young Indian man died mysteriously, a young couple lost a 300,000-baht diamond engagement ring and there was an attempted break-in at a woman DJ’s hotel room - all during the three-day Electric Daisy Carnival music festival in Phuket.
Phuket buoyed by aviation, tourism recovery
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2026
» Phuket International Airport boasts growth in flight movements and passenger numbers in 2025, reflecting sustained recovery of aviation and tourism and renewed passenger confidence, says airport director Monchai Tanod.
Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2026
» Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste.
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal car rental business
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/01/2026
» PHUKET - Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals for operating an unlicensed car rental business using Thai nominees, following a series of traffic accidents involving foreigners driving without valid licences.
Russians caught selling magic mushrooms for 'stress relief'
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/01/2026
» PHUKET – Police have busted a group of Russians selling hallucinogenic mushrooms as a form of stress relief therapy from a house in Muang district they had named the "Mushroom Temple".
Locals' deaths renew old waste crisis concerns
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Phuket vows to tackle a growing waste crisis after residents near a landfill and incinerator warned of serious health and environmental impacts.