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Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
Chinese make beeline for Phuket to mark New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2026
» Phuket's tourism sector is experiencing strong momentum during this year's Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, with a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals driven by additional flights and renewed travel demand, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Colombian 'hired gun' arrested after Iraqi murdered in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2026
» PHUKET - The Colombian suspect in the murder of an Iraqi man shot in the back in Patong on Saturday evening was arrested in Thalang district in the early hours of Sunday.
Iraqi shot dead in Phuket, police hunt foreign suspect
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2026
» PHUKET - Police were hunting for a foreigner suspected of shooting dead an Iraqi tourist in this southern island province Saturday evening.
Monk kills fellow cleric over alleged bullying in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/06/2025
» PHUKET: A Buddhist monk fatally shot a fellow monk at a temple in Muang district of this resort island early Sunday morning, claiming he had suffered prolonged bullying at the hands of the victim.
Swiss man arrested with gun at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/10/2024
» PHUKET: An 82-year-old Swiss man has been arrested at Phuket international airport after a handgun was found hidden in his luggage.
Big cleanup of Karon beach sought
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» PHUKET: Local authorities have called for an urgent beach cleanup at Hat Karon, a popular coastal attraction, due to concerns about the long-term impact on tourism.
Phuket bans heavy trucks during weekday rush hours from Monday
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/06/2024
» PHUKET: All trucks with 10 wheels or more will not be allowed to use roads on the resort island during rush hours on weekdays beginning Monday.
Phuket governor condemns New Zealand brothers who assaulted cop
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/03/2024
» PHUKET: The Phuket governor condemned the New Zealand brothers who attacked a traffic policeman and stole his pistol on Saturday, saying their serious violation of Thai law is completely unacceptable.
Swiss 'beach bully' to lose elephant foundation
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2024
» PHUKET: Phuket authorities will revoke the elephant foundation licence of the Swiss man who allegedly kicked a Thai woman doctor on a beach, after cancelling his gun licences, according to the Phuket governor.