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Chinese Tourist Compensated for Phuket Parasailing Accident

12 February 2024 10:33

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A Chinese tourist who suffered an accident while parasailing in Phuket has returned home after the operator agreed to pay her 400,000 baht in compensation as demanded.

Arrest Warrants issued for Five Russian Suspects in Kidnapping Case

12 February 2024 15:17

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The court in Phuket issued arrest warrants for five Russian suspects who allegedly kidnapped a Russian couple on this famous southern tourist island resort and forcing them to transfer 30 million baht worth of cryptocurrency.

Phuket Police Investigate Russian Suspects in Kidnapping Case

12 February 2024 15:55

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Phuket police investigators are questioning four Russian suspects involving in the kidnapping case of a Russian couple, demanding crypto currency worth some 30 million baht as ransom.

Russian Gamblers Nabbed in Phuket

12 January 2024 13:44

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Five Russian gamblers were arrested for playing poker during a search at a luxurious villa in the center of Phuket City.

Several Chinese Tourists Injured in Phuket Bus Accident

12 January 2024 12:11

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A tour bus carrying Chinese tourists flipped onto its side in Phuket causing injuries to several passengers.

Seaweed Bloom Covers Patong Beach

12 December 2023 15:48

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Seaweed bloom has covered Patong beach in Phuket, prompting clean-up operations by local authorities.

Entertainment Venues in Phuket Use App to Check Underage Visitors

12 December 2023 10:52

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Phuket entertainment venues utilize the Thai ID app to screen visitors before entering the premises to prevent underage fraud as nighttime entertainment and service establishments here are allowed to extend operating hours until 4 AM, starting from December 15.

Phuket to Host UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy 2024 Conference

12 November 2023 14:33

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Phuket was selected to host the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Conference in 2024.

New PM Visits Southern Provinces

12 August 2023 11:13

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The new prime minister Srettha Thavisin embarked on a mission to Phuket and Phang-nga to meet locals and entrepreneurs and listen to their problems.

Plankton Bloom Causes Unusual Color of Seawater in Phuket

12 March 2023 11:18

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The black seawater spotted at Patong beach is caused by plankton bloom, which is an annual phenomenon, said a senior official.

Thailand Re-affirms Readiness to Host Phuket Expo 2028

12 March 2023 16:15

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The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra, and Thailand’s Candidature Committee on Wednesday presented the Phuket Expo 2028 Campaign to representatives of the Pacific Islands and African countries in Canberra, Australia.

Gunman Kills Himself after Shooting on Minibus in Phuket

12 February 2023 12:34

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The gunman killed himself about five hours after he had carried out a shooting on a minibus in Phuket.