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Tourist raped by van driver she asked for help
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/04/2026
» PHUKET - A 43-year-old van driver was arrested after a Ukrainian woman complained to police she was raped after asking him to share his internet connection with her so she could contact and find her friend.
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.
Chinese fugitive wanted for fraud arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» PHUKET - A 32-year-old Chinese national wanted in his country on fraud charges involving losses of more than 5 million baht has been arrested in the Patong area of this island province.
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.
Phuket flags water alert, pins hopes on rainy season
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/03/2026
» PHUKET - A water shortage looms over this tourist island if the wet season is late and there is no substantial rainfall within about three months.
French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2026
» PHUKET — Immigration officers have arrested a 46-year-old French national hiding in Phuket's Muang district after he was flagged on an Interpol red notice for attempted murder.
Ex-policeman convicted of disseminating child porn
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2026
» PHUKET - A former immigration officer was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in prison for disseminating pornography, caught in a multinational operation .
Phuket attracts quality tourists with Paris roadshow
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket has stepped up its international appeal as a tourism destination by staging "Phuket Roadshow to Paris 2026" on Feb 26 at Pavillon Wagram in central Paris.
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.
Australian tourist dies from beating in Phuket; Turkish suspect detained
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/02/2026
» A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday night, as police on Thursday arrested a 29-year-old Turkish man in connection with the assault.