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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).
Missing Chinese swimmer's body found
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/07/2024
» PHUKET: The body of a Chinese tourist missing since going swimming at Karon beach on Thursday night was found on rocks near Freedom beach in Muang district on Monday.
Search resumes for missing Chinese swimmer in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/07/2024
» PHUKET - The search resumed on Saturday for a missing Chinese tourist swept away while swimming at Karon beach on Thursday night.
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.
Smuggled petrol seized from boat
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2023
» SATUN: Customs officers seized about 5,000 litres of contraband petrol from a cargo boat stopped at sea on Sunday, Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 announced on Monday.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese visitor over refund
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2023
» PHUKET: Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official and apologised for a Thai tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist. They also reported on the penalty awarded in the case.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/02/2023
» PHUKET: Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official, apologised for a tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist and reported on the penalty given in the case.
Singaporean killed as car hits small tour bus in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2022
» PHUKET: A Singaporean woman was killed and seven others, including four compatriots, were injured after the car she was driving hit a small tour bus while descending a hill in Muang district on Friday night, say police.
Eight caught in Phuket for violating curfew
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/04/2020
» PHUKET: Eight people — five Thais, two Myanmar men and one Chinese — have been arrested in Patong area of Phuket for breaching the curfew, which began on Friday night to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease.
'Phoenix' had serious design flaws, finds initial probe
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/11/2018
» Phuket: Police investigators and forensic officials are gearing up for the next phase of investigation now that the Phoenix tour boat that sank and killed dozens of Chinese visitors in July has been pulled from the bottom of the sea.