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Hoteliers call for more direct flights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
French pedestrian killed by drunk driver in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/01/2026
» PHUKET – A French pedestrian has died after being struck by a car driven by a drunk driver fleeing after crashing into six parked vehicles in Muang district, around noon on Saturday.
Bomb squads destroy more devices in Phuket and Krabi
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/06/2025
» PHUKET/KRABI: Police bomb squads destroyed suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday following the arrest of two suspects linked to a suspicious object found at the Phuket airport on Wednesday.
Phuket airport security tightened, suspicious object found on Patong
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/06/2025
» PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has tightened security measures following the discovery of a suspicious object found in an abandoned motorcycle outside the terminal on Wednesday.
Phuket airport prepares to expand capacity
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/10/2024
» Phuket International Airport aims to increase flights from 20 to 25 per hour to accommodate 18 million passengers in 2025, while Airports of Thailand (AoT) is accelerating Phase 2 of the airport’s development to support its growth.
Fireboats 'needed' to meet threat of cruise ship fires
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/10/2024
» Phuket, Phangnga, and Krabi need to have fireboats capable of dealing with potential cruise ship blazes, according to a former deputy commander of the Third Naval Area Command.
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Phi Phi islands in Krabi are facing a freshwater shortage, with local authorities weighing up their options to find a solution.
Russian slain in Phuket pot house
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2024
» PHUKET: A Russian man was found slashed to death on Wednesday afternoon in a rented house where cannabis plants were being grown.
Swiss man dies after 'jumping' from airport car park
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/09/2023
» PHUKET: A 53-year-old Swiss man died after jumping from a car park at Phuket international Airport on Friday night.