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Phuket arrests tourist for graffiti
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/04/2026
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a Portuguese tourist for spray painting a religious site, while seven French tourists were detained for disorderly Songkran water play.
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.
French tuk-tuk sex-show couple deported, blacklisted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/02/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities have revoked their visas and blacklisted a French couple after a video of them engaging in explicit sexual activity on a public tuk-tuk sparked widespread outrage online.
Hotel worker held for room entry bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/01/2026
» PHUKET: A hotel employee accused of attempting to enter a female guest's room late at night was taken into custody Sunday afternoon and brought before the Phuket Provincial Court, where he pleaded guilty to attempted nighttime trespass.
Passengers advised to arrive early at Phuket airport after security heightened
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» PHUKET - Passengers are recommended to get to Phuket airport early from Friday as it has tightened security measures after defusing an explosive device hidden in an abandoned motorcycle on its premises.
NACC vows to end encroachment woes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has vowed to tackle the encroachment of forest reserves and public land in Phuket, admitting some cases still aren't resolved after three decades due to problems enforcing orders in cases involving foreign nationals.
Phuket court responds to surge in tourist-related cases
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» The Phuket Provincial Court will reopen its tourist section to help visitors to the province settle court cases following a recent surge in litigation linked to tourists.
Phuket looks to move forward
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2023
» The Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) will present proposals to the new government for the island's tourism recovery, which aim to restore the 400 billion baht in income that the island enjoyed in 2019.
Phuket cracks down on foreign criminals
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/03/2023
» Phuket Provincial Police say they are coordinating with other agencies to crack down on international criminals on the island in a bid to ensure safety and improve confidence among tourists and the public at large.
Reopening raising incomes, providing jobs in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/05/2022
» PHUKET: The return of tourists is reviving the local economy, generating income and reducing unemployment on the island province, according to local authorities.