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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.
Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/02/2026
» PHUKET - The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.
Five tourists rescued from leaking tour boat off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/07/2025
» PHUKET - Five foreign tourists were safely rescued from a tour boat that began leaking during a return trip from a diving excursion off this southern tourist island.
'Space debris' salvaged off coast of Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/05/2021
» PHUKET: A round object believed to be debris from the launch of a satellite or space shuttle has been salvaged from the seabed near an island off the coast of Phuket.
Space junk found in sea off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/05/2021
» PHUKET: A round object believed to be debris from the launch of a satellite or space shuttle has been salvaged from the seabed near an island off the coast of Phuket.
Cruise ship limps into Phuket after hitting a reef
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/11/2019
» PHUKET: The 4,000 ton cruise ship La Belle des Océans arrived safely in Phuket on Monday after running aground on a reef in the Andaman Sea overnight and being escorted into port by a Thai navy vessel.
Navy moves floating 'threat to Thai sovereignty' ashore
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/04/2019
» PHUKET: The navy has successfully towed a controversial floating seastead from its location in the Andaman Sea, southeast of Phuket island, to the shore on Monday evening