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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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Red tape delaying needed trash furnace for Phuket

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/02/2026

» PHUKET - The planned new waste management plant for Phuket is still at least two years away because of delays in receiving approval from state agencies, according to the provincial governor.

THAILAND

Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026

» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday. 

THAILAND

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).

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Phuket boosts tourism ties with Middle East

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2026

» Phuket has stepped up efforts to expand high-quality tourism markets and strengthen international ties, with a major roadshow in the Middle East and the official opening of a Kazakhstan consulate in the province.

THAILAND

Police seek answers to how Indian tourist died

News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/01/2026

» Phuket: Police are investigating the death of an Indian tourist who collapsed and later died after behaving erratically in the early hours of Sunday.