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Oil slick threatens tourism, triggers marine life worries
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reiterated concerns over ongoing environmental damage around Mu Koh Racha in Phuket after large quantities of oil washed ashore following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on Feb 7.
Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/02/2026
» PHUKET - The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.
French national arrested after cocaine sachets found at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/02/2026
» PHUKET: A 46-year-old French man was arrested after 10 sachets of cocaine were found at Phuket International Airport's domestic departure baggage screening area.
Thai, Norwegian woman arrested for dealing drugs in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/12/2025
» PHUKET - Police arrested a Thai man and a Norwegian woman at a luxury villa in Muang district on suspicion of selling heroin, methamphetamine pills and crystal meth.
Heavy rain causes floods, landslide blocks hill road on Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/10/2025
» PHUKET – Persistent heavy rain caused flash floods and toppled trees and power poles on Wednesday, and caused a landslide on Patong hill that will close the road for three days.
Phuket eyes transport hub status
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Transport Ministry is preparing to transform Phuket into the Andaman region's main transport hub, aiming to make the island a model for logistics and mobility development across southern provinces.
Body of missing Chinese tourist found off Phuket’s Ya Nui beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/10/2025
» PHUKET — The body of a young Chinese man who went missing after drowning off Nai Harn beach on Wednesday was found floating near Koh Moo, off Ya Nui beach in Muang district on Friday morning.
500 kg of meth seized on ship in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/09/2025
» PHUKET - Authorities have confiscated 500 kilogrammes of methamphetamine pills hidden in a diving ship anchored in Chalong Bay, police said on Friday.
Phuket temple declared disaster zone after landslide
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/09/2025
» PHUKET - Wat Koh Siray has been designated a disaster zone, freeing up relief funds, following the landslide that hit the temple's main pavilion during heavy rain on Sunday.
10-year-old Canadian tourist drowns off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2025
» PHUKET - A 10-year-old Canadian girl has drowned off Kata Beach after being caught in strong waves whilst swimming with her family on Thursday evening.