The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
Four rescued as cargo boat sinks
Four rescued as cargo boat sinks
Thursday 11 June 2026 08:35 AM
PHUKET: Four crew members were rescued after a cargo boat sank in rough seas between Phuket and Phang Nga yesterday afternoon (June 10).
Officials probe legality of Rawai beachfront project
Officials probe legality of Rawai beachfront project
Sunday 7 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered an urgent land survey and environmental investigation into a controversial beachfront development in Rawai following complaints from local residents and the Rawai sea gypsy community over alleged encroachment on public access routes and possible environmental impacts.
Navy-led dive teams remove 125kg of marine debris off Racha Noi
Navy-led dive teams remove 125kg of marine debris off Racha Noi
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:15 AM
PHUKET: More than 125 kilogrammes of marine debris was removed from waters off Racha Noi during a volunteer underwater cleanup and marine conservation campaign organised by the Royal Thai Navy Region 3 in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong
Wednesday 3 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public safety advisory after discovering several Blue Button jellyfish washed ashore on the beach.
Mystery ‘globster’ washes ashore at Layan Beach
Mystery ‘globster’ washes ashore at Layan Beach
Tuesday 2 June 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: A large, mysterious white mass that washed ashore at Layan Beach has sparked widespread curiosity online, with experts suggesting the object may be a so-called “globster” – the decomposed remains of a large marine animal.
Marine Office orders halt to Rawai breakwater works
Marine Office orders halt to Rawai breakwater works
Wednesday 27 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has ordered the temporary suspension of construction work on a breakwater project in Rawai while officials investigate possible encroachment on public waterways and verify land boundaries at the disputed coastal site.
Ao Kung coral, mangrove damage claims intensify
Ao Kung coral, mangrove damage claims intensify
Tuesday 26 May 2026 12:03 PM
PHUKET: Fresh environmental concerns have emerged over the proposed Ao Kung marina development in Pa Khlok after Phuket MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen released images showing red coral and gorgonian sea fans in the bay and alleged that nearby mangrove forests are being deliberately poisoned and destroyed.
Phuket launches marine safety training
Phuket launches marine safety training
Monday 25 May 2026 10:14 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has launched a new boat safety training programme aimed at improving emergency response standards in the tourism sector amid growing concerns over water accidents involving tourists.
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:39 AM
QUITO: Ecuadoran police have arrested three Thai nationals suspected of illegally trafficking 12 rare iguanas, the energy and environment ministry said yesterday (May 20).
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:38 AM
PHUKET: Local officials have issued a safety warning ordering divers to stay away from the recently installed Hanuman underwater sculpture site at Koh Racha Yai after part of the structure collapsed during the current monsoon season.
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
Sunday 17 May 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Tourism and Sports visited Phuket on Friday (May 15) to accelerate solutions to key marine tourism infrastructure issues as Thailand moves ahead with plans to position itself as an ASEAN cruise hub.
Body of missing police investigator recovered at Nai Thon
Body of missing police investigator recovered at Nai Thon
Sunday 17 May 2026 10:32 AM
PHUKET: The body of a young police investigator who was swept out to sea while swimming at Nai Thon Beach on Friday evening has been recovered.
‘Two-Coast’ plan to make Phuket regional cruise hub
‘Two-Coast’ plan to make Phuket regional cruise hub
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Thailand is aiming to position itself as Southeast Asia’s leading cruise hub under a new ‘Two-Coast Strategy’ unveiled at a major tourism forum in Phuket on Thursday (May 14).
Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Marine officials in Phuket are investigating reports of foreign tourists, reportedly Chinese, illegally spearfishing protected parrotfish at Kata Beach.
Speedboat gutted in Ao Makham fire
Speedboat gutted in Ao Makham fire
Monday 11 May 2026 11:19 AM
PHUKET: A speedboat operated by Love Andaman was destroyed by fire while anchored in Ao Makham Bay off Phuket yesterday evening (May 10), sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and prompting an emergency response from fireboats and rescue crews.
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
Friday 8 May 2026 01:00 PM
LONDON: Sir David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday today (May 8).
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Tuesday 5 May 2026 12:50 PM
PHUKET: Concerns over the proposed Ao Kung marina pier project have intensified after Phuket MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen met with local residents who say they were excluded from the project’s approval process and fear serious impacts on their livelihoods.
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:25 AM
KRABI: Officials at Maya Bay have issued a stern warning to visitors after a tourist was filmed stepping on coral in protected waters near Viking Cave, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and accountability among tour operators.
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
Tuesday 21 April 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event have secured a strategic investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, in a move aimed at accelerating the show’s growth and reinforcing Phuket’s position as a leading yachting hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
Divers enjoy newly installed Hanuman reef sculptures
Divers enjoy newly installed Hanuman reef sculptures
Monday 20 April 2026 10:06 AM
PHUKET: Divers have begun exploring the newly completed ‘Hanuman’ underwater sculpture installation in Siam Bay off Koh Racha Yai, with officials promoting the project as both a marine restoration effort and a new eco-tourism attraction.

Cache on 2026-06-14 14:12:24