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Viral Phuket crash sparks debate over ‘joint negligence’
Viral Phuket crash sparks debate over ‘joint negligence’
Wednesday 15 July 2026 04:16 PM
PHUKET: A road crash in Thalang that left a 16-year-old motorcyclist injured has sparked heated debate online after a video of the incident appeared to show a car colliding with the teenager while changing lanes.
Fire guts abandoned Chalong building
Fire guts abandoned Chalong building
Wednesday 15 July 2026 04:06 PM
PHUKET: A fire at an abandoned building in Chalong last night (July 14) was brought under control within about 30 minutes, with police later seizing two motorcycles found near the scene as part of their investigation.
Ratsada Mayor files legal defamation complaint
Ratsada Mayor files legal defamation complaint
Wednesday 15 July 2026 01:23 PM
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayus Songyot has announced legal action against the administrators of Facebook pages accused of publishing false information that he says has damaged his reputation.
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
Wednesday 15 July 2026 09:11 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have arrested at least 28 suspects and seized more than 15,800 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and nearly half a kilogramme of crystal meth (ya ice), along with illegal firearms and hundreds of thousands of baht in cash, during the first week of the province’s latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign.
PM Anutin backs Nene Royal’s AGT journey
PM Anutin backs Nene Royal’s AGT journey
Wednesday 15 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged government support for Phuket teenager Rattikan ‘Nene Royal’ Amlai following her viral success on ‘America’s Got Talent’, announcing that the 16-year-old singer will be appointed as a tourism promoter and have her competition expenses covered.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Orders Inspections After BKK Fire, RESTART for B70mn Nai Harn Lake Project || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Orders Inspections After BKK Fire, RESTART for B70mn Nai Harn Lake Project || July 14
Tuesday 14 July 2026 06:40 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nai Harn Lake B70mn revamp finally to restart
Nai Harn Lake B70mn revamp finally to restart
Tuesday 14 July 2026 12:09 PM
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has warned residents and visitors to avoid the island at Nai Harn Lake and surrounding areas as major redevelopment works begin, with construction expected to continue until Mar 30, 2027.
Phuket orders safety inspections after deadly Bangkok blaze
Phuket orders safety inspections after deadly Bangkok blaze
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:53 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered sweeping inspections of entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels and other public establishments across the island following the deadly fire at a bar in Bangkok on Saturday night that has so far killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:28 AM
PHUKET: A green sea turtle was rescued after becoming entangled in a ghost net off Karon Beach on Monday (July 13), with marine officials treating the animal before preparing it for release back into the Andaman Sea.
American tourist remanded over assault of Patong jet-ski operator
American tourist remanded over assault of Patong jet-ski operator
Tuesday 14 July 2026 10:09 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that an American tourist arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport over the alleged assault of a Patong jet-ski operator is being held in custody while prosecutors prepare assault charges and immigration authorities move to revoke his visa.
Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund
Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund
Tuesday 14 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has raised more than B45 million from last weekend’s auction of premium vehicle registration plates, with the main ‘KhorTor’ series alone surpassing the Department of Land Transport’s B30mn target.
Governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims
Governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims
Tuesday 14 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered an urgent investigation into the proposed issuance of land title deeds for public land within the Baan Ao Makham (Khao Khad) wildlife reserve area, insisting that any action must be transparent, fair and carried out in accordance with the law.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 27 Dead in BKK Fire; MASSIVE PHUKET RAIDS: Hotels, Weed Shops, & Bang Tao Targeted || July 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 27 Dead in BKK Fire; MASSIVE PHUKET RAIDS: Hotels, Weed Shops, & Bang Tao Targeted || July 13
Monday 13 July 2026 06:14 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 13 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Sea snake prompts scare on Kamala Beach
Sea snake prompts scare on Kamala Beach
Monday 13 July 2026 11:47 AM
PHUKET: A sea snake washed ashore on Kamala Beach on Saturday afternoon (July 11), prompting concern among tourists before lifeguards safely captured the animal and released it back into the sea.
Foreigner injured after fall from rooftop in Wichit
Foreigner injured after fall from rooftop in Wichit
Monday 13 July 2026 11:34 AM
PHUKET: A foreign man was seriously injured after falling from the roof of a two-storey commercial building in Wichit on Sunday night (July 12) after climbing onto the roof while intoxicated and throwing bottles into the street.
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
Monday 13 July 2026 10:31 AM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee personally led raids on three Phuket hotels on Saturday (July 11), less than 24 hours after the deadline he had extended for operators to seek legalisation under a special government consultation programme expired.
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
Monday 13 July 2026 09:37 AM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has ordered inspections of every licensed cannabis shop in Phuket after authorities found a single Cherng Talay outlet allegedly continuing to operate despite its licence being suspended.
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Monday 13 July 2026 08:37 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 216,000 smuggled cigarettes worth more than B400,000 after raiding a rented property in Wichit and arresting two suspects.
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Sunday 12 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has urged the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society to play a greater role in promoting the province's cultural heritage, as the local branch sets out its operational plans for the 2027 fiscal year.
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Sunday 12 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum chaired a meeting on Wednesday (July 8) to review the province’s proposed projects for the 2027 fiscal year ahead of parliamentary scrutiny of the national budget.