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Phuket gears up for Chinese New Year tourism surge
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/02/2026
» Phuket is preparing to welcome a surge of visitors during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, with a month-long programme of events beginning today aimed at stimulating early-year tourism and generating more than 600 million baht in revenue.
Saudi fined for obscene acts
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/01/2026
» PHUKET: A Saudi Arabian tourist has been detained and fined for committing acts of public indecency in Patong, Kathu district.
Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Phuket cabaret seen as lucrative cash cow
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/12/2024
» Phuket cabaret is a "soft power" of the province that can generate over 200 million baht in revenue a year, according to provincial governor Sophon Suwanrat.
Russian graffiti painters arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/03/2024
» PHUKET: Two Russian men have been arrested for spray-painting graffiti on a footpath and a restaurant sign in Patong beach town.
US teen wanted for molesting mares in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2024
» PHUKET: An American teenager is facing a criminal charge after he was caught molesting at least two pregnant horses, causing one of them to miscarry.
Phuket officials want beach bully’s visa revoked
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/03/2024
» PHUKET: Provincial authorities have asked immigration police to revoke the visa of a Swiss national accused of assaulting a woman he mistakenly thought was trespassing on his property.
Phuket residents demand expulsion of Swiss 'bully' as politicians weigh in
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/03/2024
» PHUKET: About 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor, demanding his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened, as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said foreigners must comply with Thai laws.
Illegal cannabis dispensaries shut down in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/08/2023
» Thirteen cannabis dispensaries in Phuket have been shut down by authorities after they were found to be operating without a licence, according to the province's Public Health Office yesterday.
Search on for source of Phuket oil slicks
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/08/2023
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has ordered authorities to track down those responsible for the oil slicks and tar balls found on several beaches in Phuket last Friday.