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Phuket gears up for Chinese New Year tourism surge
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/02/2026
» Phuket is preparing to welcome a surge of visitors during the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, with a month-long programme of events beginning today aimed at stimulating early-year tourism and generating more than 600 million baht in revenue.
Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
Phuket to tackle food waste crisis
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/12/2024
» Phuket has introduced a food waste management initiative aimed at reducing waste by 15 tonnes daily as part of its effort to become a low-carbon destination.
Luxury yacht levelled by fire in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/05/2024
» PHUKET: Marine officials are investigating the cause of a fire that extensively damaged a luxury yacht moored in Chalong Bay on Monday afternoon.
Fire at smelting plant in Phuket, no casualties
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/10/2022
» PHUKET: A fire broke out at a smelting plant in Muang district on Friday afternoon. No casualties were reported.
Phuket cops transferred after lawyer exposes late-night hotel parties
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/04/2022
» PHUKET: Five top police officers at Patong police station have been ordered to work at the provincial head office in the wake of a video showing the entertainment venues at a hotel opened beyond the legal time limit.
Phuket boss eases road pass checks
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/09/2021
» Phuket has revamped its health surveillance measures to attract more domestic tourists and ease the workload on healthcare workers screening incoming visitors by road, says the provincial office.
Uni to probe student's sudden death
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/08/2020
» Phuket: The president of Phuket Rajabhat University insisted yesterday that the death of a first-year student during a warm-up run for cheerleading practice had nothing to with a hazing ritual.
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.