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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.
Fifteen-vehicle pileup blocks Phuket underpass
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/09/2025
» PHUKET - A 15-vehicle pileup blocked traffic in a major underpass in Muang district on Tuesday. One person reportedly suffered minor injuries.
Encroachers on Phuket beach given warning
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/03/2025
» Hospitality operators on Bangtao Beach in Phuket have been told to demolish any of their establishments that encroach on public land.
Land reclaimed from private firm in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says it is working with other agencies to reclaim a reserved forest area encroached on by a private company on Nui beach in Phuket.
Small hotels urged to get a licence
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/09/2023
» Phuket aims to promote licences among small hotel operators to prepare for the high season. The registration for hotel licences is expected to augment the city's capacity to welcome over 10,000 visitors per day, or 2.19 million visitors per year.
Phuket to invest B100m to build 3 new landmarks
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/11/2021
» The Phuket provincial administrative organisation (PAO) is planning to invest 100 million baht to build three new landmarks to promote tourism on the resort island, according to Rewat Areerob, its president.
Scaffolding collapse in Phuket kills 1, hurts 8
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/08/2019
» PHUKET: One person was killed and at least eight others injured when the scaffolding of a condominium project crumbled to the ground on Sunday.
US-Thai couple 'hiding on Tarutao'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/04/2019
» An American man and his Thai wife, accused of illegally building a so-called seastead close to Thai territorial waters in the Andaman Sea, are believed to be hiding on Tarutao Island to escape police arrest.
Hunted seastead couple 'traced to Tarutao island'
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2019
» PHUKET: The US-Thai couple who built and anchored a seastead floating home off Phuket were last traced to Tarutao island, and the full weight of the law awaits them, authorities said on Tuesday.
'Seastead' dismantled by navy
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/04/2019
» PHUKET: The navy on Monday began dismantling a so-called seastead, the key piece of evidence in a security case being pursued against an American man and his Thai wife, and is expected to complete the task within the day.