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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 set for bumper Chinese New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Phuket: Chinese New Year celebrations in the island province are expected to be particularly vibrant this year.
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.
Woman made B80k a day delivering unordered junk goods to the gullible
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/11/2025
» PHUKET - A 30-year-old woman was arrested at a warehouse in Muang district for allegedly delivering unsolicited, substandard goods to people who had not ordered them and collecting an estimated 80,000 baht a day from those who paid.
Fifteen-vehicle pileup blocks Phuket underpass
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/09/2025
» PHUKET - A 15-vehicle pileup blocked traffic in a major underpass in Muang district on Tuesday. One person reportedly suffered minor injuries.
Phuket to launch boat taxi trial
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/09/2025
» Phuket is preparing to introduce a boat taxi service aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing transport options for both residents and tourists, with a trial run scheduled for November.
Taxi driver accused of raping woman passenger in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/08/2025
» PHUKET - A 19-year-old ride-hail taxi driver has been arrested on a charge of raping an African woman passenger and stealing her phone.
American held with 6.6kg of heroin at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» PHUKET: A 60-year-old American man was arrested at Phuket airport on Wednesday evening after police found 6.6 kilogrammes of heroin in his luggage as he prepared to board a flight for France.
Passengers advised to arrive early at Phuket airport after security heightened
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» PHUKET - Passengers are recommended to get to Phuket airport early from Friday as it has tightened security measures after defusing an explosive device hidden in an abandoned motorcycle on its premises.
Suspected explosive device destroyed at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/06/2025
» PHUKET - Authorities have destroyed a suspicious object found in an abandoned motorcycle at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday evening.