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Phuket hard-landing incident ‘affected 18,000 travellers’
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2026
» PHUKET - A seven-hour runway closure that followed a hard landing incident on Wednesday at Phuket International airport affected dozens of flights and about 18,000 travellers, airport management said.
Two missing divers found safe in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/10/2025
» A Thai and a German diver have been rescued after a search party found them on a rock off Racha Noi island.
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.
Phuket airport forecasts 16m passengers in 2025
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/10/2025
» Phuket International Airport expects to welcome more than 16 million passengers this year, driven by rising international arrivals and new direct flight routes from Europe and Asia, said airport director Monchai Tanode.
Phuket airport reopens after Navy plane mishap
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/10/2025
» Phuket International Airport reopened its main runway on Wednesday afternoon, three hours after a Royal Thai Navy aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction and blocked the runway.
Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/08/2025
» PHUKET — A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Kathu district on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.
Phuket airport advises 4-hour arrival due to flooding
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/05/2025
» Phuket International Airport advised passengers to recheck the latest updates on their flight details and arrive early before the scheduled departure due to flooding caused by continuous heavy rain across the island province.
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.
Australian bag-snatchers caught in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/02/2025
» PHUKET - An Australian couple have been arrested for allegedly snatching bags containing valuable items from three foreign nationals in Muang district of this island province.
Phuket airport prepares to expand capacity
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/10/2024
» Phuket International Airport aims to increase flights from 20 to 25 per hour to accommodate 18 million passengers in 2025, while Airports of Thailand (AoT) is accelerating Phase 2 of the airport’s development to support its growth.