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Phuket city residents warned of smoke from landfill fire
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/04/2026
» PHUKET - Residents in the Saphan Hin area of Muang district on this tourist island are warned to wear masks to protect against dust and smoke following a landfill fire on Saturday.
Phuket flags water alert, pins hopes on rainy season
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» PHUKET - A water shortage looms over this tourist island if the wet season is late and there is no substantial rainfall within about three months.
One killed, 11 injured in Russian tourist van crash in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» PHUKET - A Russian woman was killed and 11 of her compatriots were left injured when their van smashed into a roadside pole in Thalang district early Wednesday morning.
Towed speedboat sideswipes tuk-tuk into massage parlour
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2026
» PHUKET - A pickup truck towing a speed boat sideswiped a tuk-tuk, sending it crashing through a massage parlour window and injuring several people.
Phuket airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
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.
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).
AI to track suspects in real time
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 31/01/2026
» Phuket police say public safety and crime prevention on the island have been strengthened through the rollout of the AI-driven "Phuket Eye" project.
Mystery death, stolen ring and an intruder during Phuket music festival
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2026
» PHUKET: A young Indian man died mysteriously, a young couple lost a 300,000-baht diamond engagement ring and there was an attempted break-in at a woman DJ’s hotel room - all during the three-day Electric Daisy Carnival music festival in Phuket.
Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2026
» Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste.