Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 8.7 earthquake hits Indonesia. Thai expert warns 3-4 metre tsunami expected to reach Phuket at 4.48pm, Phang-nga 5pm, Krabi 5.58pm. Read more: MCOT
PHUKET, 11 April 2012 (NNT) – This afternoon, a minor tremor was felt in parts of Phuket and neighboring provinces for approximately 1 minute. Residents, tourists and workers in buildings in Phuket felt the shaking briefly. Phuket governor, Tri Augkaradacha, has instructed district chiefs of Muang Phuket, Thalang and Kathu, provincial authorities as well as […]
A criminal gang based in Russia has established its influence in the tourist island of Phuket with help from local officials, MP Chuwit Kamolvisit said on Thursday. Mr Chuvit, a Rak Thailand Party list MP, said the gang, called “Spachiba”, used Phuket to launder dirty money by encroaching on national forests and investing in luxury […]
A survey of land use in Phuket is underway after claims that resorts and tourism businesses in the island province may have encroached into restricted or forest reserve areas. The check has been prompted by a recent finding that 65 rai (10.4 hectares) on Freedom Beach currently used by resorts had intruded into a forest […]
PHUKET, 20 March 2012 (NNT) – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra paid a visit to the tsunami memorial in Phuket, amidst warm welcome by local residents. The premier has assured residents that the government will give full support to revive tourism in the South. The memorial is currently under a renovation process. It has become […]
PHUKET, 19 March 2012 (NNT) – Thai Prime Minister is chairing the first southern mobile cabinet meeting, which is officially held in the province of Phuket during March 19-20. Prior to her flight to Phuket, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra affirmed that she was not worried about the mass of people protesting against the government’s southern […]
Massive land development in Phuket province will be strictly controlled by environmental regulations after findings that large amounts of sediment caused by construction has destroyed a large area of coral reefs and marine ecosystems. Over 250 square kilometres of coral reef surrounding Phuket’s Tang Khen Beach had been covered by a massive amount of sediment […]
Phuket – A Russian tourist was electrocuted and restaurant manager severely injured in a power leakage at a swimming pool Wednesday night, police said. Police said Fedor Samsonov, 45, was killed in the swimming pool of Dewa Hotel on the Karon Beach, Phuket. Read more: The Nation By The Nation
