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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.
Body of missing Chinese tourist found off Phuket’s Ya Nui beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/10/2025
» PHUKET — The body of a young Chinese man who went missing after drowning off Nai Harn beach on Wednesday was found floating near Koh Moo, off Ya Nui beach in Muang district on Friday morning.
Four Britons held for robbery of B2.3-million watch in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» PHUKET - Police have arrested four British men in connection with the robbery of a luxury watch worth 2.3 million baht from an American tourist in Thalang district of this resort province.
Major projects part of expo pitch
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/03/2022
» A light rail system and a highway extension are among the major infrastructure projects to be completed in Phuket as part of a bid to host an international wellness industry expo.
Russian children killed in speedboat crash
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/02/2020
» PHUKET: Two Russian children were killed and 21 other tourists injured when two speedboats collided in the sea near a marina in Muang district about 7.50am on Monday.
Suspect confesses to jealousy murder of army officer
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/10/2018
» PHUKET: A man wanted for the fatal shooting of an army officer he found with his wife in their home in Sa Kaeo has been arrested in this southern island province.
Backlash prompts removal of 17 eyesores at temple
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/01/2018
» Phuket: Some 17 "inappropriate" structures at Wat Phra Nang Sang in Thalang district will be dismantled to improve the landscape of the ancient temple.