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8 –year-old Ukrainian-Thai boy bitten by an unknown sea animal near Kamala Beach in...

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Phuket –   A French shark expert believes that a blue shark might have bitten an 8-year-old Ukrainian-Thai boy’s leg near Kamala Beach, Phuket yesterday (May 1st). Meanwhile, beach operators and local officials believe that...

Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi to hold ‘Aqua Lumina’ event to boost tourism

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Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi –   ‘Aqua Lumina’, the "wonderful fluorescent under the Andaman Sea" (Organizer's catchphrase) will be held in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi this month and next month. The press conference was held...

Phuket Governor visits 76-year-old German tourist at hospital, who spent over a week missing...

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Phuket –   Today, May 17th, 2022, the Phuket Governor visited a 76-year-old German tourist with memory loss issues who spent over a week missing in Sirinat National Park and is now recovering at a...

 Dwarf sperm whale found dead on beach at Racha Island, Phuket

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Phuket-   A dwarf sperm whale was found dead on a beach at Racha Yai Island in Rawai this afternoon. The Rawai Mayor Mr. Aroon Solos was notified by lifeguards who are stationed on the Racha...

In total, 24 foreign drug suspects arrested in Phuket in one month

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Phuket – Phuket has increased measurements to prevent drugs transferring through every channel on the island. In total, 24 foreign drug suspects have been arrested in one month according to relevant authorities. A meeting to announce...

UPDATE: Phuket hospital holds press conference regarding a newborn baby who reportedly suffered a...

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Phuket – The Vachira Phuket hospital today (June 8th) has revealed a possibility of how a two weeks-old baby involved in a viral story on Thai media has broken her arm. First, our previous story: A 30-year-old...

Phuket is a candidate for hosting Specialized Expo 2028

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Phuket – The Phuket Governor, while visiting Paris, France, is set to suggest ideas for Phuket as a candidate to be the host of the Specialised Expo 2028-Phuket Thailand. The Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and other...

Tourists interested in ‘Arts on Kata Beach’, a first time event for Phuket

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Phuket – Tourists are reportedly interested in the ‘Arts on Kata Beach’ event which is the first arts festival on the beach in Phuket. The festival took place on Kata Beach yesterday (June 29th). Mr, Songwut...

Red flags continue to be raised at many Phuket beaches due to strong waves

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Patong – Red flags have been raised on many Phuket beaches such as Patong Beach to warn beach goers and swimmers of strong winds and waves yesterday (July 12th). The red flags are expected to...

UPDATE: Chumphon Governor orders investigation into boat explosion that injured multiple people near Koh...

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Chumphon – The Chumphon Governor has ordered a full investigation after eighteen passengers and two crew members have sustained injuries after a passenger boat which was travelling from Tao Island in Surat Thani to Chumphon,...

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