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Phuket reopens ports, road link
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/06/2020
» PHUKET: All entry and exit points by land and water reopened on this southern island province on Monday after Covid-19 lockdown measures were relaxed under an order signed by governor Pakapong Tawipat on Sunday.
Lockdown on Phuket's Patong to curb Covid-19
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 05/04/2020
» PHUKET: Patong area in Kathu district of this southern island province has been ordered locked down to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Phuket's Tha Chat Chai checkpoint closed
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/03/2020
» PHUKET: Police and administrative officials have closed the Tha Chat Chai checkpoint in tambon Mai Khao of Thalang district at midnight, preventing people from entering or leaving this island resort province, to combat the spread of Covid-19.
Over 300 Phuket tour buses idled
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/02/2020
» PHUKET: More than 300 tour buses in Phuket have been parked for over a week with no Chinese tour group arrivals because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sustainable model of Phuket community bears fruit
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2020
» The charm of Ban Bang Thao Choeng Thale village -- a coastal community in Phuket's Thalang district -- has been cast into the spotlight thanks to its successful adoption of the royally prescribed sufficiency economy model which teaches residents to make the best of what they have.
First sea turtle this year lays eggs on Phuket beach
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/01/2020
» PHUKET: A leatherback turtle laid eggs on a beach on the island of Phuket for the first time this year on Friday, and only the fourth on the Andaman coast this breeding season.
Tributes paid at tsunami memorials
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/12/2019
» Survivors and relatives of victims of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami gathered in Andaman coastal provinces on Thursday, where 369 victims still lie unidentified in Bang Maruan cemetery in Phangnga province.
Old Town Phuket earns praise
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/09/2019
» CNN's Travel edition in August revealed something which has gone under-reported in the foreign media about Phuket.
Phuket to sweep stray dogs off streets after boy badly bitten
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/01/2019
» PHUKET: This resort island's streets will be cleared of stray dogs after a young boy was attacked and seriously injured by roaming canines while collecting shells and crabs with his young friends in adjoining Phangnga province.
Elusive crocodile caught
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/07/2018
» PHUKET: A crocodile which was spotted swimming close to numerous beaches of this resort island over the past 11 days was finally caught yesterday.