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Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
PHUKET: Encroachment on public land within the Khao Daeng Protected Forest Area in Rawai has led to criminal charges, with police confirming that suspects have already been prosecuted following a complaint filed last year.
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
PHUKET: Authorities have cleared restaurant furniture from the beachfront at Bang Tao Beach and removed illegal structures encroaching on public sand, reaffirming that the beach area remains government land despite adjacent businesses operating legally on titled plots.
Cabinet approves B6.4bn ‘Phuket Health Hub’ project
Cabinet approves B6.4bn ‘Phuket Health Hub’ project
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved a B6.43 billion project to establish the ‘Andaman Health Center’ at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), in a major push to transform Phuket and the wider Andaman region into a leading healthcare hub.
Man arrested in Karon for illegal possession of slow loris
Man arrested in Karon for illegal possession of slow loris
PHUKET: A man accused of exploiting a protected slow loris for tourist photo opportunities in Karon has been arrested after allegedly attempting to attack officers during a late-night crackdown.
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
PHUKET: A long-delayed B3.25 billion water-supply project linking Phuket to Phang Nga has been reported as “ahead of schedule”, though the timeline refers only to the current construction contract signed late last year ‒ after the scheme spent more than a decade stalled in planning and bureaucracy.
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
PHUKET: Thai authorities have issued a formal warning after online claims that foreigners can buy luxury homes in Phuket with “0% tax” and secure unlimited stays in Thailand were found to be misleading and potentially in breach of the law.
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
KRABI: Officials at Maya Bay have issued a stern warning to visitors after a tourist was filmed stepping on coral in protected waters near Viking Cave, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and accountability among tour operators.
Kyrgyz fugitives arrested in Phuket over kidnap-murder case
Kyrgyz fugitives arrested in Phuket over kidnap-murder case
PHUKET: Two Kyrgyz nationals wanted for a brutal kidnapping and murder in their home country have been arrested at a hotel in Patong after fleeing to Thailand, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has confirmed.
Indonesian crypto scam suspect arrested in Phuket
Indonesian crypto scam suspect arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: An Indonesian man wanted by United States authorities and Interpol for a major cryptocurrency investment fraud has been arrested while hiding at a luxury resort in Phuket, Immigration Police have confirmed.
Danish Embassy to hold consular outreach event in Phuket
Danish Embassy to hold consular outreach event in Phuket
PHUKET: The Danish Embassy in Thailand will hold an outreach to Phuket next month to provide consular services and meet Danish nationals living in or visiting the province.
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
PHUKET: A Phuket man wanted in connection with the death of a 31-year-old woman in a Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel has surrendered to police following a two-day manhunt.
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
KRABI: A Thai AirAsia flight departing Krabi was delayed for more than four hours after a passenger allegedly claimed there was a bomb on board, triggering a full emergency response and security sweep at Krabi International Airport on Sunday (Apr 26).
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
PHUKET: Phuket has officially passed hosting duties for the Thailand Biennale international contemporary art festival to Rayong, marking the close of the five-month showcase that drew artists from around the world and officials reassured reinforced the island’s role as a cultural hub.
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remained robust in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming more than 3.8 million visitors, though officials have acknowledged a slight slowdown and are moving to boost international demand through new flight routes and events.
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
PHUKET: ‘Seaweed’ has once again washed ashore along Patong Beach, prompting municipal officials to step up clean-up efforts to maintain the area’s cleanliness and appeal during the high tourist season.
Diesel price cut by B1.50
Diesel price cut by B1.50
PHUKET: Diesel prices at pumps across Phuket have been cut by B1.50 per litre from Friday (Apr 24) following a government-backed measure aimed at easing living costs, provincial officials have confirmed.
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
PHUKET: Proposals for a cluster waste management project involving four municipalities, as well as a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production initiative designed to reduce reliance on landfill disposal, headlined discussions as Phuket officials moved to address the island’s mounting waste problem.
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet this week led a senior municipal delegation to Bangkok to study urban approaches to stray animal control and waste management, with the aim of applying lessons to improve systems in Phuket.
Half a million books go on sale as Phuket hosts major international fair
Half a million books go on sale as Phuket hosts major international fair
PHUKET: More than 500,000 books from around the world are now on offer in Phuket as the island opened its fourth ‘International Book Sale Featuring Big Bad Wolf Books’, with discounts of up to 90% aimed at boosting reading and access to knowledge.
Phuket Pride Festival 2026: ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be You’
Phuket Pride Festival 2026: ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be You’
PHUKET: The Phuket Pride Festival 2026 will return on a larger scale than ever before, with organisers promising to transform Patong into a space of equality and diversity from May 29 to June 7.