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Oil slick threatens tourism, triggers marine life worries
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reiterated concerns over ongoing environmental damage around Mu Koh Racha in Phuket after large quantities of oil washed ashore following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on Feb 7.
Phuket beaches ‘safe’ for public
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/02/2026
» Seawater quality around Phuket remains safe for the public, with no oil contamination detected at five major beaches following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC earlier this month, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) says.
Phuket boat trips to boom over Songkran festival
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2022
» PHUKET: Tourists travelling by boat and ferry around this southern island province are expected to reach 10,000 per day during the five-day Songkran holiday which begins on Wednesday, local authorities said.
Mass testing campaign kicks off in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/09/2021
» Phuket has begun mass Covid-19 testing in communities suspected to the source of the high number of new cases.
Phuket port to close due to infections on trawler
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/08/2021
» Phuket province is preparing to temporarily close the Phuket Fishing Port of the Fish Marketing Organisation (FMO) for Covid-19 containment, after a trawler's 95 crew members were found to have contracted the disease.
Phuket governor orders entire island sealed off
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/07/2021
» The Phuket governor has ordered the entire island sealed off, with travellers from other provinces not allowed to enter Phuket starting from Aug 3, while the fate of the Phuket Sandbox scheme is yet to be determined.