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Oil slick threatens tourism, triggers marine life worries
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reiterated concerns over ongoing environmental damage around Mu Koh Racha in Phuket after large quantities of oil washed ashore following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on Feb 7.
Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/02/2026
» PHUKET - The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.
Phuket beaches ‘safe’ for public
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/02/2026
» Seawater quality around Phuket remains safe for the public, with no oil contamination detected at five major beaches following the sinking of the Panama-flagged cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC earlier this month, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) says.
Two missing divers found safe in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/10/2025
» A Thai and a German diver have been rescued after a search party found them on a rock off Racha Noi island.
Navy boat rescues 4 on fishing trip
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/10/2022
» Phuket: Four Chinese businessmen on a fishing trip have been rescued by the navy after their boat engine broke down off Koh Racha Noi late on Tuesday night.
Honeymooner, rescuer both drown at Phuket beach
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/07/2022
» PHUKET: Two tourists drowned in the turbulent sea at Kata Noi beach on Thursday evening - a British honeymooner and a Thai man with a family who tried to save him.
Phuket applies to reopen for super-yachts
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/11/2020
» The country's success in containing Covid-19 has come at a price: huge losses of income from foreign visitors. To lure overseas visitors and give the tourism industry a shot in the arm, the government introduced a special tourist visa (STV) scheme and recently approved a guideline for foreign tourists and crews of foreign super-yachts looking to dock in Thailand.
Promthep cape closed to Phuket visitors
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/03/2020
» PHUKET: Add dazzling sunsets off Promthep cape to the long list of attractions now off-limits as the coronavirus grips the country.
Fishing boat sinks, crewman missing
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/02/2020
» PHUKET: A fishing boat with seven crew was reported to have sunk in the sea south of Phuket after on Wednesday and one crewman was missing.
Elusive crocodile caught
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/07/2018
» PHUKET: A crocodile which was spotted swimming close to numerous beaches of this resort island over the past 11 days was finally caught yesterday.