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Phuket beach road reopens after public outcry
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/03/2024
» PHUKET: A development company has reopened a public road giving access to Laem Nga beach following a public protest by local residents over its closure.
Phuket beach row spurs graft probes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/03/2024
» PHUKET: More than 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor. They also demanded his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened.
Phuket residents demand expulsion of Swiss 'bully' as politicians weigh in
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/03/2024
» PHUKET: About 500 locals and activists gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district on Sunday to condemn a Swiss man who allegedly kicked a doctor, demanding his expulsion from Phuket and restoration of public access to the beach where the alleged assault happened, as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said foreigners must comply with Thai laws.
Sea gypsies urge govt to save 'sacred' beach from developer
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2023
» Phuket: Local activists are calling on the government to take back sea-gypsy ancestral land being leased to a hotel on Mai Khao beach.
Unhappy fishermen block Pak Bara canal in Satun
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/06/2023
» SATUN: Local fishermen are blocking the entry to the Pak Bara canal in Langu district with their boats in a protest against the seizure of three fishing boats and detention of the 12 crew on Sunday.
Phuket cabbies protest against unregistered competitors
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2023
» PHUKET: Operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles on Thursday flexed their muscles to protest against unregistered taxis and outside vehicles providing services on the resort island.
Phuket cops transferred after lawyer exposes late-night hotel parties
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/04/2022
» PHUKET: Five top police officers at Patong police station have been ordered to work at the provincial head office in the wake of a video showing the entertainment venues at a hotel opened beyond the legal time limit.
Ukrainian visitors demonstrate against Russian invasion
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/03/2022
» PHUKET: About 60 Ukrainian tourists rallied briefly on Bangla road in front to Patong police station in Kathu district on Wednesday in protest against the Russian invasion of their homeland.
Ukrainian, Russian tourists in anti-war rally in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/02/2022
» PHUKET: About 80 tourists from Ukraine and Russia gathered in front of the Royal Phuket Marina Hotel on Thepkasattri road in Muang district on Monday morning in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Small fish say strict rules no help
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/10/2021
» More than 50 tourism operators in Phuket met with the deputy governor on Fridayto petition against the continued imposition of the SHA Plus rules which they argue discriminate against their businesses.