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Proposal ruined after engagement ring gets pickpocketed at Phuket EDC music festival 

  A THAI COUPLE are deeply unhappy after a diamond engagement ring got pickpocketed at Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC) music festival in Phuket last evening (Jan. 17) with the thief also using credit cards to steal a large sum of cash, Amarin TV said this evening. A reporter from this TV station interviewed […]

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Phuket luxury hotel’s security guard chief charged for trying to break into DJ’s room

  THE security guard chief of a luxury hotel in Phuket has been charged with attempted burglary after trying to break into a female DJ’s room by using the master keycard then deleting the CCTV footage but the hotel managed to recover the clip that clearly captured the incident, Amarin TV said this evening (Jan. […]

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Tourist dies at EDC music festival in Phuket 

  A TOURIST who collapsed at Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC Thailand) music festival being held today (Jan. 18) at Choeng Thale subdistrict, Thalang district, Phuket, later died at a hospital, Amarin TV said. At around 3.15 p.m. Pol. Lt. Col. Thanaphop Rattanaburi, an investigating officer at Thalang police station, was informed by the […]

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1 dead, 21 injured as speedboat collides with a trawler off Krabi

  A RUSSIAN teenage girl died and 21 others were injured after a speedboat carrying 52 tourists collided with a trawler near Koh Kai and Koh Phi Phi islands off Krabi province this morning (Jan. 11), Amarin TV said. The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office said the accident occurred at approximately 8.55 a.m. […]

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French tourist dies in Phuket as drunk driver hits 9 vehicles

  THERE was chaos in Phuket at around noon today (Jan. 10) when an intoxicated man driving a luxury sedan slammed into nine vehicles as well as two tourists walking by a roadside leading to one of them, a Frenchman, later dying at the hospital, Amarin TV said this evening. Upon being alerted of the […]

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Business

Phuket landowner tables airport expansion plan

  WITH aviation industry projected to grow in 2026 on the back of increased tourism airlines have requested landing more fights here while ordering additional aircraft but key Thai airports are already coping with heavy air traffic volumes with Phuket International Airport being in similar state but there is now an option to enlarge the […]

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38 million baht damage for 22 speedboats gutted by fire in Phuket

  By Thai Newsroom and Amarin TV FORENSIC officers are investigating the cause of a big fire that gutted 22 speedboats at Phuket’s Chalong Bay pier this morning (Jan. 7)  with total damage estimated at 38 million baht. Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn praised all agencies for swiftly putting out the blaze with service at this […]

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Top 3-star hotels in Phuket city for easy island travel

3-star hotels in Phuket city centre: Your complete guide  Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun  CHOOSING the right 3-star hotel in Phuket’s city centre can be the difference between a stressful vacation spent battling traffic and a seamless adventure where every corner of the island feels accessible. While beachfront resorts offer ocean views, staying in Phuket […]

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How to choose a Phuket beach resort if you like affordable luxury

  Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun PHUKET is one of Thailand’s most beloved destinations for a reason: stunning beaches, vibrant culture, rich culinary experiences, and some of the best resorts in Southeast Asia. But when it comes to finding a Phuket beach resort that blends affordable rates with premium experiences, the choices can feel overwhelming. […]

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8 dishes to order at a seafood restaurant in Phuket, Karon

  Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun THE best thing about eating at the beach? Your seafood was probably swimming in the Andaman Sea just hours ago. Karon Beach has quietly become Phuket’s go-to spot for seafood enthusiasts who know that fresh catch, bold Thai spices, and sunset views make for an unbeatable combination. From sizzling […]

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