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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.
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.
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.
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal car rental business
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/01/2026
» PHUKET - Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals for operating an unlicensed car rental business using Thai nominees, following a series of traffic accidents involving foreigners driving without valid licences.
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.
Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Phuket beefs up controls on foreigners after surge in crime
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/03/2025
» Phuket, in association with international consulates, is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
Iconic Italian ship docks in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/11/2024
» PHUKET - Amerigo Vespucci, a tall ship of the Italian Navy named after the 16th century explorer, has arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port and is welcoming visitors aboard to explore an exhibition of Italian art, culture and architecture.
Hilltop plot in Thailand's Phuket seized after deadly landslides
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) on Saturday seized about 5 rai of land at the top of Nak Koet hill in Phuket's Muang district believed to be linked to the Aug 23 landslides that killed 13 people.
Beach plot in Phuket open to everyone
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/05/2024
» A 172-rai plot of land on Le Phang and Layan beaches in Thalang district of Phuket is now open to everyone after the local government won a long-running court battle and recently redesignated the area as being public access.