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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).
Old Aussie sailor found dead on his yacht in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/01/2026
» PHUKET: An elderly Australian-British man was found dead on his yacht anchored off this southern island province on Sunday.
Phuket City sounds alarm over mounting waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/12/2025
» PHUKET - Officials in Phuket City are alarmed by the increasing amount of waste that now exceeds its capacity to handle, urging other local administrations to abandon their complacency and join the fight against garbage.
Hurdles remain for sustainable tourism in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Phuket aims to become a sustainable tourism city, but there is still room for improvement in terms of tax, infrastructure, waste management and traffic, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» PHUKET - Lifeguards at Patong Beach on this southern resort island have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists, with several cases requiring hospital treatment.
Police in Phuket crack down on rising cybercrime
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/10/2025
» Phuket Provincial Police have launched a cyber awareness initiative aimed at equipping frontline personnel with the skills to combat online threats in response to a dramatic rise in technology-related crimes.
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.
Foreigner avoiding flooded road drives down yacht ramp into sea
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/09/2025
» PHUKET - A foreigner accidentally drove his car along a yacht launching ramp and into the sea at a private pier in Phuket in broad daylight on Tuesday morning.
Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/08/2025
» PHUKET — A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Kathu district on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.