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Police investigate parasailing incident in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/04/2026
» PHUKET – Police and maritime officials have launched an investigation into a parasailing incident off Kamala beach in which a tow rope snapped mid-air, sending a tourist into the sea. The tourist survived without serious injury.
Phuket dump blaze finally extinguished
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2026
» PHUKET – Firefighters have finally extinguished the blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours .
Phuket dump still burning, garbage deliveries halted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/04/2026
» PHUKET – Firefighters were still battling persistent flare-ups at the Phuket City municipal landfill on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the blaze erupted.
Alleged Nordic mafia leader wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/04/2026
» PHUKET - A suspected Nordic crime syndicate leader wanted under an Interpol red notice has been arrested at a luxury condominium in Phuket.
Phuket steps up safety for Songkran
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2026
» Safety and service preparations are underway for the upcoming Songkran Festival -- from tomorrow until next Wednesday -- at Phuket International Airport, although a modest decline in both flights and passenger traffic is forecast compared with last year, the airport says.
Russian tour guide arrested
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» PHUKET: Tourist police arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
Hoteliers call for more direct flights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
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.
Middle East conflict hits the tourism industry in Phangnga
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East is weighing on the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, says the Phangnga Hotel Association.