https://www.thephuketnews.com/pattaya-hotel-temporarily-closed-for-safety-after-fire-100350.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-23T13:07+07:00 Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Thailand,Pattaya,hotel,temporarily,closed,safety,fire https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779516454_1-org.jpg Pattaya City officials check for damage on the eighth floor of Sunday JA Plus Hotel on Friday in the wake of a fire. Photo: Amporn Sangkaew / Bangkok Post Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779516454_2-org.jpg Photo: Amporn Sangkaew / Bangkok Post Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-xtra-video-promthep-cape-fraud-arrest-fatal-train-crash-charges-kata-cement-truck-smash-may-22-100349.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T18:11+07:00 PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Promthep Cape Fraud Arrest, Fatal Train Crash Charges, Kata Cement Truck Smash || May 22 Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, phuket xtra, phuket news, phuket, thailand, thailand news, thai news, patong, kamala, kata, rawai, nai harn, chalong, wichit, vichit, phuket town, kow kaew, phi phi, krabi, bang tao, surin, kalim, nai yang, sirinath national park, andaman, beach, police https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779448101_1.jpg PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Promthep Cape Fraud Arrest, Fatal Train Crash Charges, Kata Cement Truck Smash || May 22 PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Promthep Cape Fraud Arrest, Fatal Train Crash Charges, Kata Cement Truck Smash || May 22 https://www.thephuketnews.com/anutin-declares-war-on-drugs-mafia-100345.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-23T11:30+07:00 Anutin declares war on drugs, mafia Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, thailand, politics, drugs, crime, mafia, Anutin Charnvirakul https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779432415_1-org.jpg Photo: Bangkok Post Anutin declares war on drugs, mafia https://www.thephuketnews.com/russia-urges-visa-policy-flexibility-100344.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T13:37+07:00 Russia urges visa policy flexibility Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, thailand, immigration, visa free stay, russians, russians in thailand, thai visa https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779431832_1-org.jpg Photo: Bangkok Post Russia urges visa policy flexibility https://www.thephuketnews.com/three-charged-over-fatal-train-crash-100343.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T13:26+07:00 Three charged over fatal train crash Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, thailand, bangkok, train crash, crash, accident, death, drugs https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779431174_1-org.jpg Flowers were laid near the level crossing on Monday (May 18). Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill Three charged over fatal train crash https://www.thephuketnews.com/co-pay-unlikely-to-help-big-eateries-100342.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T12:23+07:00 Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Thailand,Thai,help,co-pay,big,eateries,restaurants,food,economy https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779427428_1-org.jpg A noodle shop in Saphan Kwai area of Bangkok. Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut / Bangkok Post Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-mp-presses-freedom-beach-land-scandal-probe-100341.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-23T09:00+07:00 Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe  Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,MP,Freedom,Beach,land,tourism,corruption,scandal,probe,DMCR https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779422695_1-org.jpg Photo: Chalermpong Saengdee / Facebook Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe  https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779422695_2-org.jpg Image: Chalermpong Saengdee / Facebook Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe  https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779422695_3-org.jpg Image: Royal Forest Department Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe  https://www.thephuketnews.com/shop-owner-in-hot-water-again-after-clash-with-chinese-tourists-100340.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T09:49+07:00 Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,Phuket Town,Chinese,tourists,shop,owner,clash,argue,40,naht,entrance,fee https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779418185_1-org.jpg Photo: Mueang Phuket District Office Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779418185_2-org.jpg Photo: Mueang Phuket District Office Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779418185_3-org.jpg Photo: Mueang Phuket District Office Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779418185_4-org.jpg Photo: Mueang Phuket District Office Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779418185_5-org.jpg Photo: Mueang Phuket District Office Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779418185_6-org.jpg Photo: Mueang Phuket District Office Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists https://www.thephuketnews.com/man-arrested-for-charging-tourists-b100-to-access-promthep-cape-100339.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T09:20+07:00 Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,,tourism,crime,fake,fee,tourists,entrance,access.Promthep,Cape https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779416422_1-org.jpg Photo: Rawai Municipality Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779416422_2-org.jpg Photo: Rawai Municipality Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-calls-for-clearer-definition-of-influential-figures-100338.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T12:39+07:00 Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’ Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,Governor,clearer,definition,influential,figures,corruption,crime https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779414231_1-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’ https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779414231_2-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’ https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779414231_3-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’ https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779414231_4-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’ https://www.thephuketnews.com/russian-illegal-guide-arrested-in-phang-nga-100337.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T10:00+07:00 Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,Phang Nga,Russian,illegal,guide,arrested,tourism https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779379779_1-org.jpg Photo: Phuket Tourist Police Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779379779_2-org.jpg Photo: Phuket Tourist Police Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779379779_3.jpg Photo: Phuket Tourist Police Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779379779_4-org.jpg Photo: Phuket Tourist Police Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-wins-recognition-for-state-land-rights-verification-efforts-100335.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-23T12:00+07:00 Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,state,land,rights,verification,efforts,award https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779420477_1-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779420477_2.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779420477_3.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779420477_4.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779420477_5.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts https://www.thephuketnews.com/cement-truck-ploughs-through-kata-intersection-100334.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T08:30+07:00 Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,cement,truck,Kata,intersection,taxi,police,brake,failure https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_1-org.jpg Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_2-org.jpg Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_3.jpg Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_4-org.jpg Photo: Karon Police Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_5.jpg Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_6.jpg Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_7-org.jpg Photo: Karon Police Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779377641_8.jpg Photo: Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-xtra-video-phuket-shakeup-5-officials-transferred-over-extortion-scandal-rain-pounds-phuket-may-21-100333.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T17:47+07:00 PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21 Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, phuket xtra, phuket news, phuket, thailand, thailand news, thai news, patong, kamala, kata, rawai, nai harn, chalong, wichit, vichit, phuket town, kow kaew, phi phi, krabi, bang tao, surin, kalim, nai yang, sirinath national park, andaman, beach, police https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779360185_1.jpg PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21 PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21 https://www.thephuketnews.com/esports-in-thai-schools-to-help-build-digital-human-capital-100332.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T09:30+07:00 Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’ Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, esports, thailand, education, schools, human capital, technology https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779356891_1-org.jpg Young esports competitors take part in ‘ROV Thailand 4.0 the Future and Beyond’, in Bangkok in November 2022. Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’ https://www.thephuketnews.com/public-dumping-offenders-fined-in-chalong-wichit-100331.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T09:00+07:00 Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,illegal,dumping,waste,charged,fined,offenders,Chalong,Wichit,police https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_1-org.jpg Photo: Wichit Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_2-org.jpg Photo: Wichit Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_3-org.jpg Photo: Wichit Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_4-org.jpg Photo: Wichit Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_5-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_6-org.jpg Photo: Wichit Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_7-org.jpg Photo: Wichit Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_8-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_9-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_10-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_11-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_12-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779343387_13-org.jpg Photo: Chalong Municipality Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-among-targets-in-b200mn-heroin-trafficking-network-100330.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T12:46+07:00 Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,200,million,baht,65,kg,kilo,heroin,drug,bust,Bangkok,trafficking,network,crime,police https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_1-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_2-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_3-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_4-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_5-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_6-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_7-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779342368_8-org.jpg Photo: CIB Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network https://www.thephuketnews.com/thailand-reaches-top-50-in-startup-rankings-100329.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-23T11:00+07:00 Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Thailand,economy,entrepreneur,startup,rankings https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779340787_1-org.jpg Yodchanan Wongsawat (left), the minister of higher education, science, research and innovation, takes part in a discussion to mark the release of the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Photo: Bangkok Post Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings https://www.thephuketnews.com/industry-confidence-dips-amid-energy-price-fears-100327.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T12:01+07:00 Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Thailand,Industry,confidence,dips,economy,energy,price,fears https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779339684_1-org.jpg Foreign tourists visit Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's most popular attractions. Strong tourism activity in April was among the positive economic factors helping businesses cope with the impact of the Middle East conflicts.  Photo: Apichart Jinakul / Bangkok Post Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears https://www.thephuketnews.com/antonelli-seeks-to-extend-sensational-start-with-fourth-win-100326.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-22T14:00+07:00 Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, f1, formula one, canadian grand prix, mercedes, kimi antonelli https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779336530_1-org.jpg Photo: AFP Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win https://www.thephuketnews.com/alcaraz-withdraws-from-wimbledon-100325.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-23T14:00+07:00 Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, carlos alcaraz, tennis, wimbledon, queens, injury https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779335849_1-org.jpg Photo: AFP Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-heavy-rain-tops-130mm-100324.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T10:34+07:00 Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,weather,heavy,rain,130mm,minor,floods,roads,safety https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_1-org.jpg Photo: DDPM Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_2-org.jpg Photo; NBT Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_3-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_4-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_5-org.jpg Photo: DDPM Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_6-org.jpg Photo: DDPM Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_7-org.jpg Photo: NBT Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_8-org.jpg Photo: DDPM Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_9-org.jpg Photo: PR Phuket Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_10-org.jpg Image: Karon Municipality Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_11-org.jpg Image: Karon Municipality Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779334449_12-org.jpg Image: Karon Municipality Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm https://www.thephuketnews.com/panchaya-topples-12-time-champ-100323.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T11:00+07:00 Panchaya topples 12-time champ Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, snooker, thailand, World Women’s Snooker Championship 2026, Panchaya Channoi https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779333029_1-org.jpg Panchaya Channoi. Photo: Supplied Panchaya topples 12-time champ https://www.thephuketnews.com/charter-change-efforts-falter-100322.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T13:00+07:00 Charter change efforts falter Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, thailand, politics, charter https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779332002_1-org.jpg Nikorn: BJT has drawn up own bill. Photo: Bangkok Post Charter change efforts falter https://www.thephuketnews.com/australian-tourist-found-dead-in-kata-condo-100321.php The Phuket News en 2026-05-21T09:48+07:00 Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo Phuket, Thailand Phuket, Phuket News, Phuket,Kata,Australian,tourist,found,dead,Kata,condo,drugs,death,overdose https://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2026/1779331700_1-org.jpg Photo: Karon Police Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo