업데이트: 푸껫 카론 해변서 어망에 걸린 바다거북 구조 버려진 어망에 걸려 푸껫 카론 해변에서 구조된 바다거북이 푸른바다거북으로 확인돼 재활 치료를 위해 해양 구조센터로 이송됐다고 2026년 7월 13일 보도에서 전했다. 어퍼 안다만해 해양·연안자원 연구센터 관계자들은 바다거북이 그물에 걸렸다는 인명구조요원들의 신고를 받고 현장에 출동했다. 인명구조요원들은 동물이 치료를 위해 옮겨지기 전에 다친 바다거북을 그물에서 먼저 풀어냈다. 검진 결과 이 바다거북은 성별이 확인되지 않은 푸른바다거북으로, 등딱지 길이 68cm, 너비 67cm, 몸무게 33kg으로 측정됐다.
UPDATE: Sea turtle rescued on Karon Beach in Phuket after entanglement in fishing net Officials said a sea turtle rescued from discarded fishing netting on Karon Beach in Phuket was a green sea turtle with an injured left front flipper and was transferred to the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animal Rescue Centre for rehabilitation.
Officials order halt to unauthorised excavation in Baan Phru Champa Thepkrasattri officials suspended excavation work in Baan Phru Champa after finding three pits had been dug without approval under the Land Excavation and Filling Act.
Phuket revokes visa of Ghanaian man after public complaints, moves to deport him Phuket immigration has revoked the visa of a 37-year-old Ghanaian man and placed him in custody for deportation after repeated public complaints about intoxication, harassment and disturbances.
Rapid transfer of Phuket governor draws scrutiny over process and local power dynamics The cabinet’s swift transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to the Interior Ministry has drawn scrutiny after it came just one day after a public defense by the interior minister.
Report alleges influential networks profiting from encroached Phuket beaches A Thai media report, citing a local government source, says influential networks have encroached on public beaches and land in Phuket, using legal loopholes, business interests and alleged official connections to profit from the areas.
Founder of Phuket news page petitions House committee after 5 million baht lawsuit over Bang Tao reporting A Phuket news page founder told a House committee that a 5 million baht lawsuit over his Bang Tao beach reporting also cited posts naming provincial officials and predicting transfers, as he traveled to Bangkok to acknowledge the accusation and fight the case.
People’s Party MP alleges Phuket governor transfer was part of wider power reshuffle A People’s Party MP has alleged that the transfers of Phuket’s governor and a deputy governor were part of a broader political power realignment in the province.
Thai interior minister cites report that Phuket deputy governor claimed he could move governor Thailand's interior minister said he was informed that a Phuket deputy governor claimed he could have the governor transferred, as allegations of influence, bribery and internal conflict continued to swirl around the island's administration.
Portuguese man-of-war found on three Phuket beaches, lifeguards warn Lifeguards in Phuket warned beachgoers after Portuguese man-of-war were found on Nai Harn, Kata Noi and Kata beaches on Sunday.