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Phuket set for bumper Chinese New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/02/2026
» Phuket: Chinese New Year celebrations in the island province are expected to be particularly vibrant this year.
Phuket leaders tout 'Smart Pier' benefits to boost safety
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket's "Smart Pier" registration system for boat passengers marks a major step towards improving maritime safety and management standards, says governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon, who launched it.
Thai, Norwegian woman arrested for dealing drugs in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/12/2025
» PHUKET - Police arrested a Thai man and a Norwegian woman at a luxury villa in Muang district on suspicion of selling heroin, methamphetamine pills and crystal meth.
Phuket boat taxi trial postponed to mid-December
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/11/2025
» Trial runs for Phuket’s boat taxi pilot project have been postponed for one month, with the testing period now scheduled for Dec 15–30, Governor Saransak Srikruanet said on Friday.
Phuket 'needs new growth strategy'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Phuket Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the private sector to set a new strategy for economic development to cope with increasing regional competition.
Ukrainian robbed of B8m in digital money in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/11/2024
» PHUKET: A Ukrainian man told police he visited a friend's room on this southern tourist island and was forced to transfer cryptocurrency worth more than 8 million baht to a group of armed men.
Two Nigerians, Thai woman arrested in Phuket romance scam
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/02/2024
» PHUKET: Two Nigerian men and a Thai woman were arrested in Thalang district of this resort island province for alleged involvement in a romance scam.
Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/11/2023
» PHUKET: The so-called "Safety Phuket Island Sandbox" will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Muang district as part of a Public Health Ministry pilot scheme to promote health and safety for tourists.
Phuket builds 4th ‘smart’ pier
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/10/2023
» PHUKET: The Phuket regional marine office is upgrading its fourth privately-run pier into a smart pier to facilitate better tourist services.
Phuket pushes health hub plan
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/09/2023
» Phuket's tourism and property development sectors have urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to quickly consider their proposal for an Andaman Wellness Economic Corridor (AWC) to keep pace with the global trend in wellness and boost related investment and the tourism industry.