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Locals' deaths renew old waste crisis concerns
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» Phuket vows to tackle a growing waste crisis after residents near a landfill and incinerator warned of serious health and environmental impacts.
Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» PHUKET - Lifeguards at Patong Beach on this southern resort island have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists, with several cases requiring hospital treatment.
Phuket forges ahead with AI City plan
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/09/2025
» Phuket’s AI City project is gaining momentum as various aspects of public services will be automated using artificial intelligence.
Phuket pressed to tackle issues vexing tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/08/2025
» Phuket must tackle the persistent cannabis odour, lax rental motorcycle regulations and tourist safety concerns that are deterring visitors, local leaders have warned.
Phuket touts weight-loss expertise
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/03/2025
» Vachira Phuket Hospital, a state-run hospital in Phuket, is expanding its role in the medical tourism sector. The hospital aims to attract more international patients seeking weight-loss surgery, capitalising on growing demand for this popular procedure.
Swiss 'beach bully' to lose elephant foundation
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/03/2024
» PHUKET: Phuket authorities will revoke the elephant foundation licence of the Swiss man who allegedly kicked a Thai woman doctor on a beach, after cancelling his gun licences, according to the Phuket governor.
Phuket seeks budget for health complex
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/04/2021
» PHUKET: The island's administration is waiting for the Public Health Ministry to approve its request for a 343-million-baht budget to prepare for the construction of the province's international medical tourism complex, director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, Chalermphong Sukontapol, said yesterday.
Phuket island medical hub in the works
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/10/2020
» Prince of Songkla University is pushing to make Phuket a medical hub capable of providing high-quality treatments for locals and tourists.
Phuket set to launch B3bn medical plan
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/07/2020
» Phuket is proposing a medical tourism plan with a budget of 3 billion baht.