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Minister warns of Phuket hotel demolitions
Minister warns of Phuket hotel demolitions
Sunday 21 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has vowed to permanently reclaim Phuket's beaches from illegal occupation, promising sweeping enforcement action from next month and warning that more demolitions of illegally built structures, including well-known hotels, are imminent.
Police launch Phuket crackdown on nominee businesses
Police launch Phuket crackdown on nominee businesses
Saturday 20 June 2026 01:47 PM
PHUKET: Police and government officials launched a major coordinated operation across Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga this morning (June 20), targeting businesses suspected of illegally using Thai nominees to conceal foreign ownership.
Forestry orders demolition of 39 structures at Nui Beach
Forestry orders demolition of 39 structures at Nui Beach
Saturday 20 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Forestry officials have formally ordered the occupant of more than 15 rai of protected forest land at Nui Beach to demolish 39 structures and restore the encroached area, marking the latest step in the government's crackdown on illegal occupation of state land in Phuket.
AMLO to auction seized B1.125bn superyacht in Phuket
AMLO to auction seized B1.125bn superyacht in Phuket
Friday 19 June 2026 12:26 PM
PHUKET: The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) next week will auction two luxury yachts seized in Phuket. The yachts, seized connection with a major transnational scam investigation, include the 51-metre superyacht ‘Atlas’, with bidding to start at B600 million.
Tuk-tuk driver charged over Scottish boxer’s death
Tuk-tuk driver charged over Scottish boxer’s death
Friday 19 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Police have charged a tuk-tuk driver with reckless conduct causing death and failing to stop and render assistance after Scottish boxer Colin Cairney died from injuries sustained when he fell from the back of a moving vehicle in Patong early last Sunday morning (June 14).
Chinese ‘supervisors’ arrested at Phuket condo project
Chinese ‘supervisors’ arrested at Phuket condo project
Friday 19 June 2026 09:44 AM
PHUKET:  Authorities have arrested 16 Chinese nationals and 62 illegal Myanmar workers during a raid on a condo development in Cherng Talay as part of an investigation into suspected illegal foreign business activities and nominee ownership.
Deputy ministers target Phuket extortion, nominees
Deputy ministers target Phuket extortion, nominees
Thursday 18 June 2026 04:20 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched an investigation into allegations of extortion and ongoing land disputes in Patong's Soi Saensabai, stressing that there is currently no evidence confirming claims of influential figures or organised criminal involvement.
Land titles at Freedom Beach under investigation
Land titles at Freedom Beach under investigation
Thursday 18 June 2026 12:54 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Ministers Polapee Suwunchwee and Worasit Liangprasit have ordered an urgent investigation into disputed land title documents covering parts of Freedom Beach, declaring that illegal claims over state land and the exploitation of tourists will not be tolerated.
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Wednesday 17 June 2026 01:40 PM
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has publicly accepted his abrupt transfer to Bangkok, insisting he has no regrets over his tenure and denying suggestions he had taken sides in the bitter internal conflict that has shaken Phuket's provincial administration.
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
Wednesday 17 June 2026 12:15 PM
PHUKET: A Patong hotel has been raided for allegedly operating without a licence just months after its operator was convicted for the same offence, with officials accusing the business of continuing to flout the law despite a court ruling.
Two caught stealing wire from housing estate office
Two caught stealing wire from housing estate office
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:52 AM
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested after they were caught attempting to steal electrical wiring from inside the office of a housing estate in Koh Kaew, with both later testing positive for methamphetamine, Phuket City Police have reported.
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:37 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
Wednesday 17 June 2026 08:57 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched a province-wide investigation into companies suspected of illegally holding land on behalf of foreign nationals, following the discovery of shareholding structures that may have been designed to circumvent Thai land ownership laws.
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Tuesday 16 June 2026 12:10 PM
PHUKET: A Cambodian man has been arrested after allegedly stealing five motorbikes across Phuket, with police recovering one stolen bike and linking him to thefts in Phuket Town, Karon and Patong.
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:15 AM
PHUKET: A British man suffered a severe slash wound to his left forearm during a late-night fight involving weapons on Phuket's famous Muay Thai training street, Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, police have confirmed.
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
Monday 15 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered 16 kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside pet food packages in her luggage as she attempted to board an international flight.
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Monday 15 June 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Officials from the Ombudsman’s office, Phuket authorities, police and forestry agencies have inspected the disputed Nui Beach area in Karon following complaints of illegal encroachment on protected forest land and obstruction of public access.
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
Monday 15 June 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Six modified motorbikes were seized during a late-night operation targeting illegal street racing at Laem Dinso in Wichit, police have confirmed.
Jealousy motive confessed in fatal Rawai stabbing
Jealousy motive confessed in fatal Rawai stabbing
Monday 15 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a Myanmar national accused of fatally stabbing a fellow migrant worker in Rawai before fleeing Phuket, with the suspect allegedly confessing that jealousy over a girlfriend was the motive for the attack.
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Monday 15 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Immigration officers have arrested a Russian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged fraud and document forgery offences that caused losses of more than B150 million, after tracking him to a luxury villa in Phuket.

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