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Owners of burnt-out Phuket speedboats say they've been ignored
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/02/2026
» PHUKET – A group of speedboat operators are deeply concerned that a month after a fire at Chalong pier destroyed their livelihood there is still no progress in the investigation and no sign of the assistance and compensation they were promised.
Phuket pub boss charged with using Thai nominee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/02/2025
» PHUKET: An American man wanted for using a Thai nominee to run a business has been arrested at a pub in Muang district of this island province.
Probe launched into beach access drama
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2024
» Local authorities have been given three days to investigate how a private company in Phuket is able to own a plot of land that is blocking access to Laem Nga Beach.
Locals demand access to public road
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» PHUKET: About 500 people gathered on Thursday in front of the fence to a private property on a local road leading to Laem Nga Beach, demanding the property developer open access to the beach as the path has been blocked for over a decade.
Phuket beach row spurs graft probes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2024
» PHUKET: More than 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor. They also demanded his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened.
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.
Finnish tourist alleges police extortion to get cash from parents
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/12/2023
» PHUKET: A Finnish tourist in Phuket swindled his parents out of 7,000 euros by pretending he had been arrested and needed that amount to be released, police have said.
Locals voice opposition to navy base
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/07/2023
» PHUKET: About 100 residents oppose a plan to grant the navy access to land to set up a base and accommodate a future expansion of the adjacent international airport.
Bank robber nets B160k
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/07/2022
» PHUKET: A man armed with a revolver held up a Bangkok Bank branch at the Tesco Lotus department store in the Rawai area of Muang district yesterday and fled with 160,000 baht.
Bank robber flees with B160,000 in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/07/2022
» PHUKET: A man armed with a revolver held up a Bangkok Bank branch at the Lotus department store in Rawai area of Muang district on Monday and fled with 160,000 baht.