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Marine missions see twenty arrested
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2026
» Authorities have arrested a Myanmar national and detained 19 Indonesian fishermen in separate maritime operations targeting fuel smuggling and illegal fishing in the Andaman Sea.
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.
Heatwave, fuel shortage drives price surges in Yala
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2026
» The intensifying dry season and growing concerns over global oil disruption have raised food prices while limiting fuel supplies in the major Yala district of Betong.
Phuket airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
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).
Owners of burnt-out Phuket speedboats say they've been ignored
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/02/2026
» PHUKET – A group of speedboat operators are deeply concerned that a month after a fire at Chalong pier destroyed their livelihood there is still no progress in the investigation and no sign of the assistance and compensation they were promised.
Phuket buoyed by aviation, tourism recovery
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2026
» Phuket International Airport boasts growth in flight movements and passenger numbers in 2025, reflecting sustained recovery of aviation and tourism and renewed passenger confidence, says airport director Monchai Tanod.
French pedestrian killed by drunk driver in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/01/2026
» PHUKET – A French pedestrian has died after being struck by a car driven by a drunk driver fleeing after crashing into six parked vehicles in Muang district, around noon on Saturday.
Phuket sets 2030 emissions cut target
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phuket is aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030, representing a 9.6% reduction from projected levels.