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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).
Phuket doc to appeal Swiss case
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 31/10/2024
» Phuket: The lawyer of the woman doctor who claimed she was kicked in the back by a Swiss man while she was sitting in front of his villa in Phuket in February has appealed against the court's decision to dismiss the case.
Doctor to appeal ruling clearing ‘beach bully’
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/09/2024
» PHUKET: A doctor who claimed to have been kicked by a Swiss man while she was sitting on the steps near his property on Yamu Beach in February has vowed to appeal his acquittal on assault charges.
Swiss 'beach bully' to lose elephant foundation
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2024
» PHUKET: Phuket authorities will revoke the elephant foundation licence of the Swiss man who allegedly kicked a Thai woman doctor on a beach, after cancelling his gun licences, according to the Phuket governor.
Anutin rules out Fehr's visa appeal
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2024
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he would not consider any appeal made by a Swiss man whose visa was revoked for allegedly kicking a doctor in Phuket.
Swiss 'beach bully' fined for previous road rage
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/03/2024
» PHUKET: A Swiss man who recently made headlines by allegedly kicking a woman doctor on a beach was fined on Thursday over an incident of road rage against an ambulance driver in December 2023.
Immigration to review Swiss man's visa after beach 'assault'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/03/2024
» Phuket: Immigration police will review the visa of a Swiss national at the centre of an assault case in Phuket, said deputy Phuket governor Adul Chuthong, adding they are the ones with the authority to make any decisions on visa-related matters.
Swiss man denies assault charge in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2024
» PHUKET: A Swiss man has denied kicking a woman doctor watching the moon on beach steps near his rented Phuket villa, and the case will now go to court, according to a Phuket deputy governor.
Phuket beach row spurs graft probes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2024
» PHUKET: More than 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor. They also demanded his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened.
Phuket residents demand expulsion of Swiss 'bully' as politicians weigh in
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/03/2024
» PHUKET: About 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor, demanding his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened, as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said foreigners must comply with Thai laws.