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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.
Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» PHUKET - Lifeguards at Patong Beach on this southern resort island have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists, with several cases requiring hospital treatment.
Nigerian man held for motorbike theft in Chumphon
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/03/2025
» A Nigerian man who went on rampage in front of a convenience store in Muang district of Chumphon on Saturday morning turned out to be wanted for motorcycle theft in a nearby district, police said.
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.
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Phi Phi islands in Krabi are facing a freshwater shortage, with local authorities weighing up their options to find a solution.
Phuket's Covid cases rising, especially among migrant workers
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/08/2021
» PHUKET: The number of Covid-19 cases is rising rapidly, especially among migrant workers from Myanmar contributing to the reopening of the tourist island, the provincial health chief said on Wednesday.
Phuket tells tourists to follow curbs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/04/2021
» Despite concerns about new infections, Phuket has announced there will be no local lockdown. However, the island province is asking the public to strictly observe stringent anti-Covid-19 measures there.
Fresh virus outbreak in struggling Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/04/2021
» Phuket, which has been battling to rebound from its Covid-triggered economic doldrums, has been hit by a new bunch of infections, many linked to bars both locally and one in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok.
Phuket eases Covid restrictions for some visitors
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/01/2021
» PHUKET: The provincial communicable disease committee has agreed to lift the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from Bangkok and Samut Prakan to help boost the local economy hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Phuket begins plan for tourists to return
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/08/2020
» Business operators in Phuket are pressing ahead with a proposal to turn around the tourism industry by allowing long-stay tourists to resume their visits to the resort island as early as November.