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Phuket’s provincial police commander, Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong, along with representatives from tourismrelated agencies, recently held a briefing to address claims made in an Al Jazeera report. The report, which has circulated widely on social media since Wednesday, alleges that an increasing number of Russian tourists are taking jobs and operating businesses illegally on the island.
Phuket, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, has been facing significant water challenges due to the rapid growth of tourism and urbanization. The island experiences annual water shortages of approximately 25.5 million cubic meters, primarily during the dry season. Moreover, the wet season brings flooding issues, as overflowing canals struggle to manage increased water levels.
A teenager from Kazakhstan went missing on Friday evening at Nai Yang beach in Thalang district, Phuket, and is feared to have drowned. The 18yearold was on a trip with friends and went swimming at the beach when he was seen struggling in the water before disappearing. His friends immediately sought assistance from nearby residents and alerted the authorities.
On a seemingly normal day, locals and tourists were caught by surprise when they stumbled upon two mysterious objects washed ashore on the beaches of Phuket and Phangnga. These discoveries have fueled various theories about the origin of these objects, ranging from space debris to parts of an aircraft.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently embarked on a twoday visit to the southern provinces of Phuket and Phangnga. The purpose of this visit was to engage with locals and gather opinions from the private sector to explore ways of promoting tourism in these regions.
Phuket, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, is home to a growing number of cannabis dispensaries. As of now, there are 1,701 registered cannabisrelated businesses on the island, with 1,451 of them being dispensaries. These shops are spread across different districts: 502 in Kathu district, 222 in Thalang district, and the remainder in Muang Phuket district.
Phuket, a popular island province in Thailand, is striving to become a lowcarbon destination in order to encourage ecotourism. The local government has been coordinating with state agencies and a sustainable development foundation to focus on managing food waste, which has detrimental effects on the environment.
In recent news, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpaarcha has ordered the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) to locate the culprits responsible for the oil slicks and tar balls discovered on various beaches in Phuket last Friday.
Phuket officials are on high alert following five tragic drownings, including four foreign tourists, in the past week. The drownings occurred at Freedom beach, Karon beach, and Surin beach. With a total of 12 drownings since the beginning of the year, authorities are taking action to ensure visitor safety.