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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.
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.
Russian firearms suspect arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2025
» PHUKET – Immigration police have arrested a 27-year-old Russian man wanted on an arrest warrant for illegal possession of firearms in connection with alleged weapons trafficking to Russia.
Monk kills fellow cleric over alleged bullying in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/06/2025
» PHUKET: A Buddhist monk fatally shot a fellow monk at a temple in Muang district of this resort island early Sunday morning, claiming he had suffered prolonged bullying at the hands of the victim.
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.
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.
Swiss man arrested with gun at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/10/2024
» PHUKET: An 82-year-old Swiss man has been arrested at Phuket international airport after a handgun was found hidden in his luggage.
Drug bust at secluded hut in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 26/08/2024
» PHUKET - Three people were arrested and crystal methamphetamine and weapons seized when police raided on a secluded hut on Kamala hill.
Phuket officials want beach bully’s visa revoked
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/03/2024
» PHUKET: Provincial authorities have asked immigration police to revoke the visa of a Swiss national accused of assaulting a woman he mistakenly thought was trespassing on his property.
Sweden opens new consulate
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/11/2023
» Phuket: The Swedish embassy in Thailand has appointed an Honorary Consul in Phuket to boost Thai-Swedish relations on the resort island, and the number of Swedish tourists to Thailand reached 110,000 so far this year.