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Phuket city residents warned of smoke from landfill fire
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/04/2026
» PHUKET - Residents in the Saphan Hin area of Muang district on this tourist island are warned to wear masks to protect against dust and smoke following a landfill fire on Saturday.
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
Phuket task force files 400 cases against foreigners
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» PHUKET: At least 400 criminal cases have been filed against foreigners by the province’s new special task force set up to watch out for bad behaviour by visitors, according to Phuket governor Sophon Suwannarat.
Smoking Austrian attacks taxi driver in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» PHUKET: An Austrian visitor has been charged with assaulting a limousine taxi driver who reportedly told him not to smoke in the vehicle. The altercation resulted in the taxi colliding with another car.
Illegal cannabis dispensaries shut down in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/08/2023
» Thirteen cannabis dispensaries in Phuket have been shut down by authorities after they were found to be operating without a licence, according to the province's Public Health Office yesterday.
Phuket flights resume as 'smoking' jet cleared from taxiway
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/02/2023
» PHUKET: Authorities were finally able to move a Russian airliner that broke down on the taxiway of Phuket airport after an aborted take-off on Saturday afternoon, allowing flights to and from the island early yesterday morning.
Stricken Russian plane finally removed from Phuket taxiway
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/02/2023
» PHUKET: A Russian plane was finally removed from a taxiway at Phuket airport after it broke down during a takeoff attempt, forcing the cancellation of all flights from Saturday evening until early Sunday morning.
Fire at smelting plant in Phuket, no casualties
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/10/2022
» PHUKET: A fire broke out at a smelting plant in Muang district on Friday afternoon. No casualties were reported.
Norwegian man rescued from burning house in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/05/2022
» PHUKET: An elderly Norwegian man was rescued from a burning house early on Monday, police said.
Korean manager found dead in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/08/2020
» PHUKET: A 40-year-old South Korean executive was found dead inside a pickup truck in Muang district of Phuket with his head covered in a plastic bag.