Phuket foreign arrivals rebound in July as hotels face pressure
More than 379,000 foreign travellers arrived in Phuket by air in July, but hotels face weaker spending, rising competition and possible occupancy below 60% in the third quarter.
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Phang Nga police seize 2.16 million methamphetamine tablets
Phang Nga police found 480,000 additional methamphetamine tablets in a concealed compartment inside a seized evidence cabinet, bringing the reported haul to 2.16 million pills.
Plus Property targets 65 Phuket projects under three-year expansion plan
The Sansiri subsidiary plans to expand its Phuket property management portfolio from 30 to 65 projects and raise revenue to B150 million within three years.
Ban Pasak field considered for Phuket’s 2027 Heroines Festival
Phuket officials are assessing a former EDC music festival site in Cherng Talay as a possible venue while redevelopment work is planned at Thalang Victory Field.
Freedom Beach remains closed indefinitely as rough seas persist
Patong Municipality has extended the closure of Phuket’s Freedom Beach after a drowning and amid continued rough sea conditions.
Courtyard by Marriott Patong promotes nine dining venues near the beach
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort is highlighting nine restaurants, bars and poolside venues close to Patong Beach.
Phuket Marriott Merlin Beach launches two dining venues and family Splash Zone
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach has added Italian and Japanese restaurants plus a new interactive pool area for children.
Man rescued after spending up to five hours adrift in Phang Nga Bay
A man from Koh Yao Yai was rescued after clinging to the lid of a plastic ice chest for four to five hours when his longtail boat sank in Phang Nga Bay.
Phuket records Thailand’s third-highest Covid-19 rate as DDC says cases remain mild
Phuket recorded 514.85 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people by 31 August, but Thailand’s Department of Disease Control said the dominant variant is not causing more severe illness.
UPDATE: Sea turtle weighing over 50kg rescued from Patong Beach
A sea turtle weighing more than 50kg was found weak on Patong Beach and assisted by lifeguards before arrangements were made for its examination and care at a marine rescue centre.
Sea turtle weighing more than 50kg found stranded on Patong Beach
A large sea turtle was found stranded and appearing exhausted on Phuket’s Patong Beach at about 6am on 3 September.