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‘Polluted’ Phuket water is just sediment

The mayor of Phuket's Karon municipality has denied that a black stream running from Karon beach into the sea is polluted water, saying it is the colour of sediment while the water is actually crystal clear.

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17 tourists injured in Phuket bus accident

A small tour bus overturned on a curve in Phuket, injuring 17 Chinese tourists, two them seriously, and two of the Thai crew on Tuesday morning.

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Iranian Muay Thai fighter killed in Phuket accident

Muay Thai fighter Fariyar Aminipour has died in Phuket, according to his gym in Thailand.

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Rare whale seen near Phuket

A white Omura's whale has been spotted near Koh He in Phuket, possibly marking the first sighting of this very rare mammal in Thailand and even the world, according to a marine biologist.

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Phuket speedboat crash kills Russian girl

Officials are waiting for the results of drug tests on the driver and assistant of a speedboat that hit rocks off Phuket on Sunday afternoon, killing a Russian girl and injuring nine others.

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Tourist claims police extortion to get cash from parents

A Finnish tourist in Phuket tricked his parents out of 7,000 euros by pretending he had been arrested and needed that amount to be released, police have said.

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Lufthansa to double Bengaluru-Munich flight frequency

Lufthansa which commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Munich last month will be doubling the flight frequency to six times a week from next year

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Taylor Hill Shares Sun-Kissed Vacation Moments from Phuket, Thailand

Taylor Hill shares captivating Instagram posts from her vacation in Phuket, Thailand, showcasing breathtaking sunsets, meals, and natural beauty.

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Where’s hot in February? Best holiday destinations for some last-minute winter sun

Whether it's a Valentine’s getaway or a family half-term trip, these are the best destinations to visit for a sunshine boost

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Phuket launches 'crime-free' plan

Phuket is launching a scheme that authorities say will help ensure the safety of international tourists during this high season.

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Phuket’s holiest – and goriest – festival is back with a bang

After a pandemic-enforced pause, Lucie Grace visits Thailand’s biggest island as it brings back the explosives and extreme piercings that make its Vegetarian Festival such an enthralling experience

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Phuket targets road deaths

Phuket aims to reduce road fatalities from 135 per year on average to 110 or better within the next year.

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Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin

The "Safety Phuket Island Sandbox" will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Phuket as part of a Public Health Ministry scheme to promote health and safety for tourists.

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Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

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US citizen found dead in Phuket

A Costa Rican-American man was found dead in his room with stab wounds at a hotel in Phuket on Monday, according to local police.

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Tuk-tuk drivers arrested for assault on tourist

Three tuk-tuk drivers were arrested on Monday after a tourist from Saudi Arabia was assaulted outside a Phuket hotel on Sunday.

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First Training Squadron ships conclude visit to Phuket

The ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising Indian Navy Ship (INS) Tir, INS Sujata, INS Sudarshini and ICGS Sarathi visited Phuket, Thailand from September 25 to 28 as part of a long-range training deployment. Read furether on Dynamite News

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Swiss man falls to his death at Phuket airport

A 53-year-old Swiss man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket International Airport on Friday night.

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Phuket is officially the ‘World’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Destination’ of 2023

In a research conducted by MoneyTransfers.com, the Thai island of Phuket was given the title of the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination of 2023! Now that the travel world is back to its pre-pandemic time, famous places are once again struggling with overtourism. On the top of the list is…

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‘Russian-only’ businesses in Thailand’s Phuket spark backlash

Locals on tourist resort island claim Russians fleeing fallout of the war in Ukraine are stealing Thai jobs.

Bangkok Post

Phuket airport approves Grab taxis

Phuket International Airport will allow passengers to call Grab taxis via ride-hailing apps starting Friday, with more smartphone-based taxi services being considered.

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Venomous ‘blue dragon’ found on Phuket beach

A blue dragon, a small but highly venomous type of sea slug, has been found on Karon beach in Phuket, according to pictures posted on the Monsoongarbage Thailand Facebook page.

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Australian falls to his death at Phuket airport

A 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket international airport on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai wants new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket

The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports — one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket — as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Main customers’: Russians fleeing Putin’s war find a home in Phuket

Thai island has had influx of those either trying to avoid fighting in Ukraine or feel unwelcome in Europe

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