UPDATE: Authorities Investigate after Chinese Tourists Spearfish Parrotfish at Phuket Beach
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The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has launched a coordinated investigation following reports that a group of Chinese tourists illegally...
Chinese Tourists Accused of Spearfishing Protected Parrotfish at Phuket’s Kata Beach
Phuket, Thailand
A group of Chinese tourists has sparked outrage after allegedly night diving and spearfishing parrotfish, a protected species, at Kata Beach in Phuket,...
UPDATE: Phuket Residents Petition Against Reopening Big Buddha Site After Landslide Tragedy
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Local residents affected by the recent landslide at Khao Phra Yai have submitted a formal petition opposing the reopening of the Big Buddha...
Phuket’s “Big Buddha” Officially Reopens on Makha Bucha Day
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After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors...
Swedish Tourist Rescued from Drowning at Kata Beach
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A 68-year-old Swedish tourist was rescued from drowning at Kata Beach’s Pak Bang area, a stretch notorious for its powerful rip currents and...
Cambodian Caught Selling Illegal Vapes on Kata Beach
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A Cambodian national was arrested on Kata Beach in Phuket for allegedly selling illegal electronic cigarettes to tourists.
The Karon Police told the Phuket...
Bus Loses Power on Kata Hill Before Crashing – VIDEO
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A public electric bus operating on the Phuket Airport–Rawai route lost engine power while ascending a steep incline near the Tom Yum Kung...
Parasailing Guide Saves Tourist During Sudden Storm off Kata Beach – VIDEO
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A dramatic rescue unfolded off Kata Beach on October 16 when a parasailing boat capsized during a sudden storm, prompting a teenage...
Protected Slow Loris Seized at Kata Beach
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Authorities in Phuket have seized a protected slow loris used in an illegal photo-for-cash operation targeting tourists at Kata Noi Beach. The suspect...
Bluebottle Jellyfish Wash Ashore on Phuket’s Western Beaches
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Authorities have issued a public safety advisory after lifeguards and local network groups reported sightings of venomous jellyfish along Phuket’s western coastline.
The Upper...
