Phuket Marine Office

  • Phuket NewsPhuket officials probe safety standards after speedboat’s reckless wave maneuvering

    Phuket officials probe safety standards after speedboat’s reckless wave maneuvering

    Following a public outcry driven by online footage showcasing the reckless manoeuvring of a tour speedboat through large waves, the Phuket Marine Office has released a statement on the incident. The speedboat, distinctly labelled Natthicha 555, flagrantly disregarded a water safety notice by failing to equip its tourists with life jackets. The persisting unsafe sea conditions were the triggering reason…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket boosts marine safety measures for holiday tourist surge

    Phuket boosts marine safety measures for holiday tourist surge

    Safety measures have significantly increased at the major piers and marinas in Phuket, a recent report from the Phuket office of the Department of Public Relations of Thailand (PR Phuket) revealed. These heightened security measures come in anticipation of a massive influx of tourists to the island, expected to occur during the extended holidays from July 28 through August 2.…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket marine office warns boat operators ahead of four-day weekend

    Phuket marine office warns boat operators ahead of four-day weekend

    Ahead of the four-day weekend, Phuket Marine Office Chief Natchaphong Pranit today released a series of safety notices urging boat operators to adhere to safety regulations. These notices come in the wake of an expected influx of tourists visiting Phuket from May 4-7. Phuket is anticipated to draw significant numbers of visitors due to the Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn,…