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Exposing an encroachers’ paradise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» A secluded strip of sand cradled by forested hills, Freedom Beach in Phuket has long been prized for its natural beauty — clear waters, dense greenery and a tranquillity cherished by local communities who lived and worked in harmony with the land.
Phuket sets 2030 emissions cut target
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030, representing a 9.6% reduction from projected levels.
Phuket boat taxis linking beaches and airport possible this year
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/05/2025
» PHUKET - Boat taxi services connecting some beaches and the airport are expected to make a debut later this year, a senior Marine Department official said on Friday.
Riviera study 'almost done'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2025
» The feasibility study for the Andaman Riviera project is set to wrap up this month, says the Transport Ministry.
Britons busted with ganja and laughing gas in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/01/2025
» PHUKET: Six British nationals have been arrested with six kilogrammes of cannabis buds and 39 small tanks of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, during a police raid on a house in Muang district of this island province.
Venomous bluebottle jellyfish swamp Phuket's Patong beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2024
» PHUKET – Local authorities are warning people to be careful on Patong beach after dozens of venomous bluebottle jellyfish washed up on the shoreline.
Phuket covets low-carbon island image
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/08/2023
» PHUKET: The island province aims to achieve the status of a low-carbon destination to promote eco-tourism.
Shooter kills self in bus drama
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/02/2023
» PHUKET: Two people were injured when a male passenger fired two shots on a minibus on the Phuket-Phatthalung route yesterday morning before taking his own life.
Irrigation land sell-off, water wall blamed for Phuket's recent flood tumult
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/12/2022
» The issuance of land title deeds covering canal irrigation areas that saw the new owners build a water wall to obstruct its flow was one of the chief causes of floods and landslides in Phuket, a forum was told.
Crewmen send SOS to navy
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2022
» PHUKET: Five crewmen of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker were brought ashore by the navy and labour officials after one of them requested help, saying he had been 13 months at sea without shore leave.