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Russians caught selling magic mushrooms for 'stress relief'
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/01/2026
» PHUKET – Police have busted a group of Russians selling hallucinogenic mushrooms as a form of stress relief therapy from a house in Muang district they had named the "Mushroom Temple".
500 kg of meth seized on ship in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/09/2025
» PHUKET - Authorities have confiscated 500 kilogrammes of methamphetamine pills hidden in a diving ship anchored in Chalong Bay, police said on Friday.
Trawler catches fire and sinks in Andaman, crew rescued
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/04/2024
» PHANG NGA: Nine crew were taken to safety after a fishing trawler caught fire while refuelling in the Andaman sea early Sunday morning.
Hong Kong man caught as Phuket tour guide
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» PHUKET: A Hong Kong man has been arrested and charged for allegedly running a tour company and working as a tour guide in this resort island province.
Authorities deny media coverage about Russians
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/09/2023
» Phuket: The provincial police commander denied foreign media allegations that an increasing number of Russian tourists are now taking jobs and operating businesses illegally.
Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/06/2023
» Many Thais are crossing their fingers in the hope that Phuket is selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028, as the final presentation and vote draws near.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese visitor over refund
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2023
» PHUKET: Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official and apologised for a Thai tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist. They also reported on the penalty awarded in the case.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/02/2023
» PHUKET: Phuket officials have met with a Chinese consular official, apologised for a tour agent's attack on a Chinese tourist and reported on the penalty given in the case.
Phuket sees 4m foreign tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/09/2022
» Over four million visitors have arrived in Phuket in the first eight months of 2022, generating at least 66 billion baht for the resort island, according to deputy governor Pichet Panapong.
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.