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Phuket city residents warned of smoke from landfill fire
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/04/2026
» PHUKET - Residents in the Saphan Hin area of Muang district on this tourist island are warned to wear masks to protect against dust and smoke following a landfill fire on Saturday.
Thai tourism hit, arrivals fall by 30%
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» The tourism industry is calling for urgent support measures after visitor numbers fell by about 30% in the first month following the start of the Middle East war, with operators warning of continued pressure into the second and third quarters.
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.
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.
Dec 26 tsunami victims remembered 21 years on
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/12/2025
» Phuket, Krabi and Phangnga marked the 21st anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on Friday with solemn remembrance ceremonies, interfaith prayers and tributes to the thousands who died.
Phuket City sounds alarm over mounting waste
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/12/2025
» PHUKET - Officials in Phuket City are alarmed by the increasing amount of waste that now exceeds its capacity to handle, urging other local administrations to abandon their complacency and join the fight against garbage.
Foreigners ram US tourist's motorbike, snatch B300,000 watch
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» PHUKET: Police were hunting for two foreign suspects who allegedly rammed a motorcycle ridden by an American tourist before robbing him of a luxury wristwatch worth more than 300,000 baht in Thalang district of this island province on Thursday evening.
Phuket's image 'marred by rampant cannabis use'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called on the newly formed government to urgently address the widespread use of cannabis in Phuket, warning the province's image as a world-class tourist destination is at risk, especially ahead of the high season.
Diversity to become new selling point
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/07/2025
» Recognising Phuket's rich multicultural identity, the Ministry of Justice is investing in language and ethics education to promote social harmony and expand economic opportunities, particularly for the local Muslim community.
Phumtham warns over bomb talk
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday urged the public not to link the Phuket airport bomb scare to unrest in the deep South, warning that premature conclusions could damage the nation's image.