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Phuket looks to resort model to tackle waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/01/2026
» Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste.
Phuket City sounds alarm over mounting waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/12/2025
» PHUKET - Officials in Phuket City are alarmed by the increasing amount of waste that now exceeds its capacity to handle, urging other local administrations to abandon their complacency and join the fight against garbage.
Hurdles remain for sustainable tourism in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Phuket aims to become a sustainable tourism city, but there is still room for improvement in terms of tax, infrastructure, waste management and traffic, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Phuket to host health expo in image shift
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2025
» Phuket is preparing to host the Phuket Health Expo 2025 next month as the world-famous resort island with over 40 beaches covets recognition as a "World Class Wellness Hub of Asia".
American tourist arrested in Phuket with 5 ADHD pills
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/05/2025
» PHUKET: A 27-year-old American man was arrested for possession of a psychotropic substance that can be used for mental treatment.
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2024
» The Phi Phi islands in Krabi are facing a freshwater shortage, with local authorities weighing up their options to find a solution.
Diarrhoea HQ to probe local spate
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/06/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has opened an emergency operations centre (EOC) and ordered an investigation after more than 100 people across three districts in Phuket fell sick from an unidentified pathogen which left many suffering from severe diarrhoea.
Homemade weapons cache found at retired New Zealander's house in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/11/2022
» PHUKET: Police found a large quantity of homemade firearms, grenades and ammunition at the house of a retired engineer from New Zealand on Monday morning.
Customs details June cases
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/07/2022
» The Customs Department made 3,068 arrests in June with the biggest cases involving illegal drugs, the smuggling of cigarettes and agricultural products, department spokesman Chaiyut Khamkhun said.
Pearl loses its lustre
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2022
» Phuket, as does any attraction, relies on having a positive image among potential visitors. However, such an image is always vulnerable to being sullied by high-profile crimes as well as a perceived lack of safety.