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Phuket dump still burning, garbage deliveries halted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/04/2026
» PHUKET – Firefighters were still battling persistent flare-ups at the Phuket City municipal landfill on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the blaze erupted.
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.
Phuket to host health expo in image shift
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2025
» Phuket is preparing to host the Phuket Health Expo 2025 next month as the world-famous resort island with over 40 beaches covets recognition as a "World Class Wellness Hub of Asia".
49 'danger' spots named in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/09/2024
» PHUKET: Old Phuket town is among 49 places deemed vulnerable to flash floods or landslides, the Mineral Resources Department said on Tuesday as the tourist island battened down for another dose of bad weather.
Venomous bluebottle jellyfish swamp Phuket's Patong beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2024
» PHUKET – Local authorities are warning people to be careful on Patong beach after dozens of venomous bluebottle jellyfish washed up on the shoreline.
Landslides kill 10 in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/08/2024
» PHUKET - Landslides across Phuket due to heavy rain have killed at least 10 people, including eight foreigners, and damaged more than 50 houses, authorities said on Friday.
Phuket pushes health hub plan
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/09/2023
» Phuket's tourism and property development sectors have urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to quickly consider their proposal for an Andaman Wellness Economic Corridor (AWC) to keep pace with the global trend in wellness and boost related investment and the tourism industry.
Phuket airport approves Grab taxis, others eyed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.
Starfish selfies land tourists in hot water
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/06/2023
» PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists have reported to police after pictures surfaced of them holding up starfish to take selfies and stepping on coral reefs during a diving trip off Koh Racha Yai.
'Gangs of foreigners' accused of stealing jobs from locals in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/02/2023
» The hospitality sector in Phuket is urging the government to solve the issue of foreign mafia on the resort island.