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Hurdles remain for sustainable tourism in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» Phuket aims to become a sustainable tourism city, but there is still room for improvement in terms of tax, infrastructure, waste management and traffic, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation.
Australian arrested in Pattaya after compatriot robbed of B21m
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/05/2025
» An Australian man wanted for robbing a compatriot of 21 million baht in Phuket and Samui has been arrested in Pattaya, police say.
Ukrainian robbed of B8m in digital money in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/11/2024
» PHUKET: A Ukrainian man told police he visited a friend's room on this southern tourist island and was forced to transfer cryptocurrency worth more than 8 million baht to a group of armed men.
Giant cruise ship's arrival at Phuket port a milestone
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/07/2024
» Phuket welcomed the Genting Dream cruise ship to its deep seaport on Wednesday, marking a milestone for marine tourism development on the island.
Five Russians jailed in crypto abduction case
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/04/2024
» PHUKET: Five Russian men have been sentenced to two years in jail each for abducting a Russian couple on this resort island province, forcing them to transfer more than 30 million baht worth of cryptocurrency.
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.
Russians suspected of robbing compatriots of B30m
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/02/2024
» PHUKET: Police are questioning four Russian men suspected of abducting a Russian couple on this southern tourist island and forcing them to transfer 30 million baht worth of cryptocurrency.
Finnish tourist alleges police extortion to get cash from parents
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/12/2023
» PHUKET: A Finnish tourist in Phuket swindled his parents out of 7,000 euros by pretending he had been arrested and needed that amount to be released, police have said.
Plans to expand Phuket airport now underway
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/09/2023
» Phuket: A plan for the expansion of Phuket International Airport is now in its design phase, with costs expected to total at least 6 billion baht, said the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Phuket airport approves Grab taxis, others eyed
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.