A DRAMATIC scene unfolded in Phuket as a mysterious whirlwind struck Kata beach, sending beach umbrellas and sunbeds flying as tourists scrambled to safety, Amarin TV said this evening (Nov. 3). A viral video clip shared on Facebook by Bualoy Chimphithak shows intense, swirling winds sweeping across this beach at 11 a.m. scattering umbrellas,
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Panic at Patong beach as naked foreign woman runs into roughs seas ignoring red flag
A LIFEGUARD at Patong Beach in Phuket rushed to save a naked foreign woman who after assaulting a massage parlour employee ran to the beach, grabbed a red warning flag and plunged into the rough seas, Amarin TV said today (June 10). A Facebook user named Sarid Pongpaew posted a video of the dramatic
Read morePhuket officials check Patong beach for pricey coconuts
PHUKET Commerce Department raided Patong beach to check if any vendors were selling coconuts at 150 baht a fruit but none were found doing so as claimed by a TikToker with his video attracting a lot of comments, Amarin TV said this evening (April 25). In the 18-second video the foreign TikTok user who
Read moreJomtien Beach swamped by marine debris
SEVERAL kilometres of Jomtien Beach in Pattaya was littered with marine debris that washed ashore today (Feb. 22) leading to fearful tourists avoiding swimming in the sea while Pattaya City urgently sent officials to clean up the mess, MNG Online and TV Channel 7 said. Some reporters went to this beach and saw various
Read moreJomtien beach seawater back to normal after contamination: Mayor
FOLLOWING a Facebook post showing wastewater being discharged into the sea at Jomtien beach in Pattaya, the seaside city’s Mayor Mr. Poramet Ngampichet today (Feb. 3) confirmed that the seawater had now returned to standard level with legal action being taken against the irresponsible contractor, MNG Online and TV Channel 7 said. The contamination
Read moreHow 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.
Read more8 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
Read moreMoon jellyfish invade Jomtien beach
TOURISTS holidaying in Pattaya were warned today (Sep. 28) that hordes of moon jellyfish have invaded Jomtien beach and they should be careful when swimming in the sea during this period, Amarin TV said. Lots of moon jellies have been found in the seawater near this beach as they habitually show up during late
Read moreIsraeli girl dies in fall from songthaew at Patong beach
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Israeli girl died after falling from a songthaew passenger vehicle at Phuket’s Patong beach last night (May 16) with her parents seen enjoying the ride there, Amarin TV said this afternoon. Pol. Maj. Rungruang Sakhon, an inspector at Patong police station, quickly went to Patong Hospital to check on Miss Nbaa Bahnasi,
Read moreTwo foreign men in punch-up over firing water gun at Patong beach
WATER-SPLASHING during Songkran festival turned a bit rough at Phuket’s Patong beach when two foreign men came to blows on the street after one of them fired a water gun at the motorcycle taxi the other was riding hitting the driver but not him yet annoying him, Amarin TV said this evening (Apr. 13).
Read morePhuket entrepreneur praises Anutin for inspecting Patong beach area
A WELL-KNOWN Phuket entrepreneur praised Deputy Prime Minister-cum Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for travelling to Phuket to inspect orderliness at popular Patong beach nightlife area last night (Mar. 14) with this building confidence among local people and tourists amid news of mafia being active there, Naewna said this evening. Mr. Niphon Ekwanich, chairman of
Read moreMinistry launching day-long Phuket health sandbox for tourists soon
THE PUBLIC Health Ministry will be launching a pilot study on ensuring disease and hazard-free tourist areas at Phuket’s Patong Beach on Sunday Nov. 26 under the theme Safety Phuket Island Sandbox, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Nov. 8). There will be various health-related activities to build up confidence among tourists including Sky
Read morePolice urged to stop tourists partying on Jomtien beach all night
LOCAL residents in Pattaya have urged the authorities to crackdown on tourists partying on Jomtien beach after midnight till 7 a.m. in the morning with the loud music they play preventing them from sleeping, Amarin TV said today (Aug. 10). Upon receiving complaints, this TV station’s news team inspected the beach and found that
Read moreCash-strapped small hotels in Phuket appeal for help
SMALL hotels in Phuket are facing dire financial problems with several having been seized by financial institutions that have put them up for sale while 200 others are in the process of being seized by the Legal Execution Department, Thansettakij newspaper said today (July 13). Around 50 small hotel owners held a protest at
Read moreExperts certain boy was bitten by a shark at Phuket’s Kamala beach
AFTER a Thai-Ukrainian boy was bitten while swimming at Kamala beach in Phuket yesterday (May 1) experts visited him and have ascertained it was a shark bite with signs being put up to warn tourists and beach guards sent in to assist them, Sanook.com said today. Phuket Deputy Governor Mr. Phichet Panaphong together with
Read moreAircraft debris washes up on Nakhon Si Thammarat beach
A MYSTERIOUS PIECE of plane wreckage washed up on Nakhon Si Thammarat province’s Pak Phanang beach with the code CCBU 07ZS visible at a few places, Sanook.com said today (Mar. 15) The curved metal sheet of a plane that reached the beach is 1.80 metres wide, 3.16 metres long, and weighs about 70-80 kilogrammes.
Read moreGerman presenter attacked while walking on Phuket beach
GERMAN presenter Cathy Hummels, 34, who is married to Borussia Dortmund central defender Mats Hummels, was attacked on a Phuket beach last Saturday but is now doing well “according to the circumstances,” News.i-n24.com and Amarin TV said today (Feb.10). Cathy said she went for a walk on the beach on Saturday evening to say goodbye
Read moreBigger oil slick just 3 km away from Rayong shore
WITH oil from the an undersea pipeline that leaked 400,000 litres of crude into the sea near Map Ta Phut earlier this week having washed up on parts of Mae Ram Phueng beach in Rayong province before dawn today (Jan. 29) a senior official warned that a bigger mass is just three kilometres away
Read moreBang Saen beach reopens but no booze allowed
BENEFITING from relaxation of Covid restrictions is Bang Saen beach which has now reopened for tourists to come and relax and enjoy themselves but only till 8 p.m. and alcohol is strictly forbidden, Amarin TV said this afternoon (Sept. 1). Vendors again brought out their beach chairs to rent out to tourists while restaurants
Read more61 adolescents caught breaking curfew for beach party
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SIXTY-ONE adolescents were rounded up on a beach in Songkhla for allegedly breaking curfew and partying with alcoholic beverages last night (August 4), police said. The 61 adolescents, 30 of whom aged under 18 years, were arrested on charges of violating the communicable disease and emergency rules with the boisterous birthday
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