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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.
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
Monday 20 April 2026 08:56 AM
PHUKET: A young dolphin found stranded on a Phuket beach has been rescued and is now receiving round-the-clock care, officials have confirmed.
Underwater sculptures installed at Racha Yai
Underwater sculptures installed at Racha Yai
Friday 17 April 2026 11:09 AM
PHUKET: A series of underwater sculptures has been successfully installed in Siam Bay off Koh Racha Yai, with officials highlighting the project as a dual effort to restore marine ecosystems and create a new draw for eco-conscious tourism.
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
Thursday 16 April 2026 10:18 AM
PHUKET: A B50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for beheading a dugong found dead at Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, as officials warn the incident highlights the fragile state of Thailand’s dwindling marine population.
Phuket officials ponder new piers
Phuket officials ponder new piers
Sunday 12 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Plans to build a series of small-scale piers aimed at supporting local fishermen and community tourism are under review following inspections at five proposed sites across Thalang and Mueang districts this week.
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Friday 10 April 2026 08:37 AM
PHANG NGA: A headless dugong carcass bearing signs of foul play was discovered off Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, prompting an official investigation.
Three Thai crew confirmed dead
Three Thai crew confirmed dead
Thursday 9 April 2026 10:15 AM
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow yesterday (Apr 8) confirmed the deaths of three Thai crew members who went missing following an attack on the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz last month amid the Middle East conflict.
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Thursday 9 April 2026 09:54 AM
PHUKET: Marine biologists have warned beachgoers to avoid contact with jellyfish after dozens of moon jellyfish were found stranded along a popular beach on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.

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