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Probe launched into beach access drama
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/03/2024
» Local authorities have been given three days to investigate how a private company in Phuket is able to own a plot of land that is blocking access to Laem Nga Beach.
Phuket beach road reopens after protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2024
» A development company has reopened a public road giving access to Phuket's Laem Nga beach following a public protest by local residents over its closure.
Beach woes need blue sky thinking
Editorial, Published on 09/06/2024
» The news in March about a foreigner attacking a Thai woman who was sitting on the stone stairs of his villa, which encroached on Phuket's Yamu public beach, stirred up a national debate about the beach grab issue.
Two beach projects buoy King's birthday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2024
» The government on Tuesday launched two coastal projects -- the 72 Thai Beaches Conservation and the Phuket Maritime Conservation Sandbox -- to commemorate His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday anniversary while maintaining maritime biodiversity and enhancing the country's tourist attractions.
Somalia beach attack kills 32 civilians
Reuters, Published on 03/08/2024
» MOGADISHU - At least 32 civilians were killed and 63 injured in an explosion on a popular beach in Somalia's capital Mogadishu late on Friday evening, police said, an attack blamed by Somali state media on the militant Islamist group al Shabaab.
Big cleanup of Karon beach sought
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» PHUKET: Local authorities have called for an urgent beach cleanup at Hat Karon, a popular coastal attraction, due to concerns about the long-term impact on tourism.
Russian found murdered at Phuket beach
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2024
» A young Russian man has been found dead with severe injuries in a ditch at Phuket's Karon beach, and police believe he was killed elsewhere and his body dumped there.
Doctor to appeal beach 'kick' ruling
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/09/2024
» A doctor who claimed to have been kicked by a Swiss man while she was sitting on the steps near his property on Phuket's Yamu Beach in February has said she will appeal his acquittal on assault charges.
Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/08/2025
» PHUKET — A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Kathu district on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.
Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2025
» A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.