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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 touts weight-loss expertise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/03/2025
» Vachira Phuket Hospital, a state-run hospital in Phuket, is expanding its role in the medical tourism sector. The hospital aims to attract more international patients seeking weight-loss surgery, capitalising on growing demand for this popular procedure.
Experts fear for future of Thai dugongs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/10/2024
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) says eight dugongs have died and been washed ashore this month.
Whale sighting near Phuket could be world first: biologist
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/01/2024
» A white Omura's whale has been spotted near Koh He in Phuket in an unprecedented sighting, possibly marking the first sighting of this very rare mammal in Thailand and even the world, according to Assoc Prof Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine biologist and lecturer at Kasetsart University.
Virus remains 'under control' in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/08/2021
» PHUKET: This southern tourist island has recorded about 100 new Covid-19 cases a day on average for about a week, with those showing symptoms coming from vulnerable groups.
Phuket logging about 100 new Covid cases a day
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/08/2021
» PHUKET: This southern tourist island has recorded about 100 new Covid-19 cases a day for about a week, nearly all of them members of vulnerable groups.
Woman dies after eating horseshoe crab
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/10/2020
» PHUKET: A woman died after eating a grilled horseshoe crab in Muang district on Sunday.
Old Town Phuket earns praise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/09/2019
» CNN's Travel edition in August revealed something which has gone under-reported in the foreign media about Phuket.
Fishing industry gets workshops on 'traceability'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/06/2019
» PHUKET: Fishing operators have been educated about seafood traceability standards so buyers can be assured their hauls are not the result of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.