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Officials tighten checks at Kata Beach after parrotfish spearing images go viral

May 11, 2026

Thai marine officials inspect Kata Beach after images of tourists allegedly spearing a parrotfish in Phuket spread online.

Body found on Phuket beach identified as elderly Canadian woman

March 06, 2025

An 80-year-old Canadian woman found dead on Phuket’s Kata Beach has been identified as Karen Pai. An autopsy confirmed she died from heatstroke, with no signs of foul play. She was last seen leaving her hotel to walk to the beach.

Big surf and high tides pound Phuket’s west coast beaches

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018

Phuket’s west coast was pounded by huge waves on Sunday morning, with a mid-morning high tide, 30-kilometre winds and southwest monsoonal waves washing away parts of some of the island’s most popular beaches.

Pakistani and Indian bag snatchers arrested

TUESDAY, JULY 03, 2018

Police have arrested an Indian man and a Pakistani woman, who allegedly snatched two female Chinese tourists’ bags last weekend at Kata Beach.

CBBC cleans up the anniversary honours

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018

Phuket’s Clean the Beach Boot Camp (CBBC) has been cleaning the island’s beaches for five years. Each two weeks, on a Saturday morning, volunteers assemble for a free beach workout from island fitness leader Krix Luther and then, in return, they put on their gloves, grab a big bag and pick up rubbish.

Australian plunges to death in parasailing mishap

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017

PHUKET: A 71-year-old Australian man fell to his death while parasailing at Kata Beach yesterday afternoon.