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Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
Colombian 'hired gun' arrested after Iraqi murdered in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2026
» PHUKET - The Colombian suspect in the murder of an Iraqi man shot in the back in Patong on Saturday evening was arrested in Thalang district in the early hours of Sunday.
Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, with projected tourist revenue expected to surpass 500 billion baht this year, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Phuket 'needs new growth strategy'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Phuket Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the private sector to set a new strategy for economic development to cope with increasing regional competition.
Russian 'kidnapper' nabbed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/01/2025
» Phuket — One of the two Russian nationals suspected of robbing a compatriot in Phuket on Sunday has been arrested while his accomplice has fled the country, police said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong tourist in fight with taxi drivers
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/12/2024
» PHUKET - A Hong Kong man was taken to hospital to "calm down" after brawling with taxi drivers outside the Phuket airport terminal, police said.
Bumper year expected for Phuket tourism
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/10/2024
» Tourism revenue in Phuket this year is likely to exceed the total in 2019, with almost as many visitors as in the year before the Covid pandemic, according to Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Locals ask for help with land dispute
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/10/2024
» People of the Pracha Samakkhi community have filed a petition to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment for help over a lawsuit seeking their eviction from the land.
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.
British tourist held after Phuket cabbie assaulted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a British tourist accused of assaulting a Phuket taxi driver after a payment dispute.