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Phuket, Phuket · PhuketChinese tourist missing after being swept away in Phuket surfLegacyA Chinese tourist went missing while swimming in rough waters at a Phuket beach, prompting a coordinated search by police, rescue teams, and local officials. The tourist was swept away by strong waves while swimming at Nai Harn Beach. The incident occurred yesterday, October 1, at around 2.48pm, prompting an urgent response from local police and rescue teams. Officers from Chalon…See the Story
Chinese tourist missing after being swept away in Phuket surf
Phuket, Thailand · PhuketPicture courtesy of The Phuket News
A foreign man was found unconscious and later declared dead after being washed ashore at Nai Yang Beach, Phuket. Local police are actively trying to determine his identity and the circumstances leading to his death. The incident adds to a series of tourist drownings in the area.
The middle-aged, white foreigner was discovered by locals at around 11.15 am on September 30. Rescue teams transported him to…See the Story
Foreign Man Drowns on Phuket Beach; Identity Unknown
Phuket, Thailand · PhuketPhoto of tourists on a Phuket beach courtesy of Bloomberg
A Phuket MP, Chalermpong Saengdee, has urged the Thai government to reassess its visa-free policy. Chalermpong argues that while the policy has significantly increased tourist arrivals and revenue, it has simultaneously welcomed "low-quality tourists" whose behavior negatively affects the country’s reputation. Concerns include increased illegal activities and disturbances in key touri…See the Story
