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Australian tourist dies from beating in Phuket; Turkish suspect detained
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/02/2026
» A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday night, as police on Thursday arrested a 29-year-old Turkish man in connection with the assault.
Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, with projected tourist revenue expected to surpass 500 billion baht this year, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Special status call for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/07/2025
» Local leaders are calling for Phuket to receive special administrative status, similar to Bangkok and Pattaya, to improve infrastructure and control over budget management and local administration.
Bomb squads destroy more devices in Phuket and Krabi
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/06/2025
» PHUKET/KRABI: Police bomb squads destroyed suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday following the arrest of two suspects linked to a suspicious object found at the Phuket airport on Wednesday.
US teen wanted for molesting mares in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2024
» PHUKET: An American teenager is facing a criminal charge after he was caught molesting at least two pregnant horses, causing one of them to miscarry.
Locals demand access to public road
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/03/2024
» PHUKET: About 500 people gathered on Thursday in front of the fence to a private property on a local road leading to Laem Nga Beach, demanding the property developer open access to the beach as the path has been blocked for over a decade.
Phuket to receive 49k tourists per day during CNY
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» Phuket International Airport expects 49,000 tourists on average to arrive per day during the Lunar New Year festival, which started on Sunday and runs until Feb 16.
Mongolia opens office in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/10/2023
» PHUKET: Mongolia officially opened an honorary consulate in this southern resort island on Saturday, marking the 49th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the kingdom last week.
Oil slick spurs beach clean-up
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2023
» PHUKET: Authorities are leading the effort to clean up an oil slick, which has washed up on the shore of Koh Racha Yai off the coast of Muang district.
Locals voice opposition to navy base
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/07/2023
» PHUKET: About 100 residents oppose a plan to grant the navy access to land to set up a base and accommodate a future expansion of the adjacent international airport.