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Nude sunbathers cause stir in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/03/2026
» PHUKET - Authorities on this tourist island have stepped up monitoring of public beaches after learning that some foreign tourists were sunbathing naked in a secluded coastal area popular with visitors.
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.
Phuket eyes booming New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/12/2025
» Phuket: The island province's tourism authority has forecast a bright New Year 2026 season, with an increase in international arrivals and over a billion baht in circulation during the period.
Phuket targets dodgy cabs
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/11/2025
» Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket's tourism reputation at risk, says its provincial administration.
Fears grow Phuket tunnel could be delayed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» Phuket: The private sector is calling for urgent action on the Kathu–Patong tunnel project amid mounting fears of a delay.
Governor backs call for special status
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/08/2025
» Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat is calling for the province to be upgraded into a special administrative area, saying the move is necessary to tackle the island's critical infrastructure and environmental issues.
Phuket governor backs call for special status
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2025
» Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat is calling for the province to be upgraded into a special administrative area, saying the move is necessary to tackle the island’s critical infrastructure and environmental issues.
Encroached land seized in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/04/2025
» PHUKET: Forestry officials, together with local environmental and maritime agencies, have seized over four rai of encroached coastal land used by a restaurant in tambon Talat Yai, Muang district, following a complaint of forest intrusion.
Phuket real estate market booming
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2025
» Phuket's property market has seen rapid growth after the Covid-19 pandemic, with the province making 400 billion baht in tourism revenue last year. However, concerns persist concerning wastewater issues.