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Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
Two Thais drown in rough sea off Phuket beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/11/2025
» PHUKET - The bodies of two Thais, an adult and a child, who drowned after being swept out to sea at Bang Tao Beach in Thalang district on Saturday were found early Monday morning.
Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/08/2025
» PHUKET — A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Kathu district on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Russian 'kidnapper' nabbed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/01/2025
» Phuket — One of the two Russian nationals suspected of robbing a compatriot in Phuket on Sunday has been arrested while his accomplice has fled the country, police said on Wednesday.
Russian beaten, robbed in Phuket hotel room
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/01/2025
» PHUKET - A Russian man has told police he was attacked and robbed of US$700 in cash, about 20,000 baht, by another man speaking Russian in his hotel room in Phuket on Sunday night.
Phuket urges extra caution after spike
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/01/2022
» Phuket's Public Health Office is urging tourism business operators on the island to strictly comply with Covid-19 control measures, particularly the regular use of antigen test kits (ATKs) to screen for possible cases, after 144 Omicron variant infections were detected in the province.
Korean manager found dead in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/08/2020
» PHUKET: A 40-year-old South Korean executive was found dead inside a pickup truck in Muang district of Phuket with his head covered in a plastic bag.
Online drug mule caught in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2020
» PHUKET: A man was arrested for delivering drugs for a dealer who uses a Line chat group, at a house in Thalang district on Friday.
German man, wife robbed at home
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/11/2019
» PHUKET: A 70-year-old German was tied up and his arm slashed by two men who stole several ATM cards from him and his Thai wife at their home in Muang district on Thursday evening.