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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.
Queen leads Vayu to top score in Phuket King’s Cup Regatta final round
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/12/2025
» PHUKET - Her Majesty the Queen competed in the final round of the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta on Saturday, serving as navigator for the Vayu sailing team in the IRC Zero class aboard the yacht THA72.
Phuket's image 'marred by rampant cannabis use'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called on the newly formed government to urgently address the widespread use of cannabis in Phuket, warning the province's image as a world-class tourist destination is at risk, especially ahead of the high season.
Six still critical after Phuket boat accident
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/05/2023
» Six people — four Russians and two Thais — remain in critical but stable condition after a boat carrying 37 people hit a channel marker in Chalong Bay in Phuket on Wednesday evening.
Floating beach club not cleared to open in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/04/2023
» PHUKET: Authorities have told the operators of a lavish floating beach club that they will not receive permission to open until more safety and environmental standards are met.
Fire guts luxury yacht in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2022
» PHUKET: A luxury catamaran was gutted by a fire and sank at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in Thalang district on Saturday afternoon, with damage estimated at 16 million baht.
Foreign filmmakers flock to kingdom, spending billions
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/10/2021
» Thailand has welcomed 71 foreign film productions this year, generating over 3 billion baht for the country, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Tuesday.
Sandbox at risk of collapse after surge
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/08/2021
» PHUKET: Local tourism organisations have called for strict Covid-19 curbs to be relaxed to help with a quick recovery despite authorities struggling under the weight of a new surge of up to 200 infections a day.
Phuket applies to reopen for super-yachts
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/11/2020
» The country's success in containing Covid-19 has come at a price: huge losses of income from foreign visitors. To lure overseas visitors and give the tourism industry a shot in the arm, the government introduced a special tourist visa (STV) scheme and recently approved a guideline for foreign tourists and crews of foreign super-yachts looking to dock in Thailand.
German killed by boat propeller in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/11/2019
» PHUKET: A German tourist died on Friday after suffering serious injuries from a boat propeller while swimming off Kamala beach.