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Bold plans take shape in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/10/2025
» Phuket authorities have launched a sweeping infrastructure blueprint aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving water security, and upgrading marine transport links to boost the island's role as a regional hub.
Fake Russian doctor arrested in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/06/2025
» PHUKET – A Russian woman who claimed to be a doctor and offered medical treatments without a licence has been arrested on this southern tourist island.
Giant cruise ship's arrival at Phuket port a milestone
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/07/2024
» Phuket welcomed the Genting Dream cruise ship to its deep seaport on Wednesday, marking a milestone for marine tourism development on the island.
Special status sought for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2024
» The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.
Floating beach club not cleared to open in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/04/2023
» PHUKET: Authorities have told the operators of a lavish floating beach club that they will not receive permission to open until more safety and environmental standards are met.
Russian tourist drowns at Karon beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/11/2022
» PHUKET: A Russian tourist drowned at Karon beach in Muang district on Sunday, police said.
Marina drive for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/11/2022
» The arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship off Phuket's Patong beach late last month was a welcome sight for the resort province that is still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fire guts luxury yacht in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2022
» PHUKET: A luxury catamaran was gutted by a fire and sank at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in Thalang district on Saturday afternoon, with damage estimated at 16 million baht.
Phuket covets tuna hub status
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2022
» Phuket has designs to become the tuna trading hub of Asean, with deputy governor Pichet Panapong chairing a meeting yesterday to set up such a centre.
Ukrainian, Russian tourists in anti-war rally in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2022
» PHUKET: About 80 tourists from Ukraine and Russia gathered in front of the Royal Phuket Marina Hotel on Thepkasattri road in Muang district on Monday morning in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.