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Phuket Ganesh Chaturthi festival gets underway
Phuket Ganesh Chaturthi festival gets underway
Tuesday 15 September 2026 10:27 AM
PHUKET: The second Phuket Ganesh Chaturthi Festival opened yesterday (Sept 14) with a colourful procession through Phuket Old Town, featuring more than 50 performers from two traditional Dhol-Tasha drum troupes from India.
Fire breaks out in Patong restaurant
Fire breaks out in Patong restaurant
Tuesday 15 September 2026 09:27 AM
PHUKET: A fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant in Patong last night (Sept 14), damaging property on the third floor, police reported.
Chabad Phuket New Year continues, despite fears
Chabad Phuket New Year continues, despite fears
Monday 14 September 2026 12:19 PM
PHUKET: The Jewish New Year celebration at Chabad House Patong over the weekend did go ahead despite a protest outside the venue, with a Thai national associated with Chabad saying she felt “afraid and unsafe” amid what she described as escalating tensions.
Tourist Police roll out tasers, drones, AI in safety push
Tourist Police roll out tasers, drones, AI in safety push
Monday 14 September 2026 09:32 AM
PHUKET: Tourist Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Saksira Phueak-am in Phuket over the weekend inspected training in the use of Taser devices and reviewed plans for deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, in tourist safety operations.
Sky High: Pressure builds for taller buildings as Phuket weighs how much more it can grow
Sky High: Pressure builds for taller buildings as Phuket weighs how much more it can grow
Sunday 13 September 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Pressure is mounting to allow taller buildings in parts of Phuket as planners grapple with a problem that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: how to accommodate more people and investment without consuming what remains of the island’s green space.
Patong protest over Jewish New Year remains peaceful
Patong protest over Jewish New Year remains peaceful
Saturday 12 September 2026 11:03 AM
PHUKET: The protest against a Jewish New Year celebration in Patong remained small and peaceful yesterday (Sept 11), with more than 100 people marching through the resort town before gathering outside Chabad House Patong.
DMCR chief checks progress of Racha Yai underwater sculptures
DMCR chief checks progress of Racha Yai underwater sculptures
Saturday 12 September 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Director-General of Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has personally inspected progress on the RAYA Underwater Art Museum project in Phuket, signalling high-level involvement in the development of the new underwater attraction off Racha Yai.
Airport Immigration rules out Sept 17 automated passport gates rollout
Airport Immigration rules out Sept 17 automated passport gates rollout
Friday 11 September 2026 02:03 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration has flatly rejected reports that its automated immigration gates will open to travellers from 33 countries on Sept 17, saying the system will not open on that date because installation and biometric data work are not yet complete.
Sondhi rally delivers pointed anti-Israel message
Sondhi rally delivers pointed anti-Israel message
Friday 11 September 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul rallied supporters outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok yesterday (Sept 10), where he called on Israel to monitor the behaviour of its citizens in Thailand, cooperate with investigations into Chabad centres and land ownership, and end military violence against civilians in Gaza.
Patong motorcycle taxi driver threatens app rider with knife
Patong motorcycle taxi driver threatens app rider with knife
Friday 11 September 2026 09:14 AM
PHUKET: Police have fined a 65-year-old motorcycle taxi driver in Patong B600 for causing a public disturbance after he angrily approached an app-based driver, with a tourist sitting on the back, with a long knife 
Phuket begins preparations for Vegetarian Festival
Phuket begins preparations for Vegetarian Festival
Thursday 10 September 2026 01:21 PM
PHUKET: Initial preparations for Phuket’s 2026 Vegetarian Festival are under way, with Phuket City Municipality meeting police, businesses and other agencies to coordinate public services and safety for the nine-day event.
TransNusa launches Bali-Phuket direct flights
TransNusa launches Bali-Phuket direct flights
Thursday 10 September 2026 09:55 AM
PHUKET: Indonesian airline TransNusa launched direct flights between Bali and Phuket yesterday (Sept 9), with its inaugural flight arriving at Phuket International Airport at full capacity with 174 passengers.
Lifeguards issue Portuguese Man-of-War warning
Lifeguards issue Portuguese Man-of-War warning
Wednesday 9 September 2026 02:48 PM
PHUKET: Lifeguards are urging tourists and other beachgoers to beware of Portuguese man-of-war after sightings have been confirmed in the sea and on beaches around the island.
Bangla venues raided over illegal hookahs
Bangla venues raided over illegal hookahs
Tuesday 8 September 2026 12:04 PM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities arrested two people and seized more than B600,000 of hookah equipment and tobacco during a late-night inspection of two entertainment venues on Bangla Rd in Patong.
Police beef up security for Jewish New Year celebrations in Patong
Police beef up security for Jewish New Year celebrations in Patong
Tuesday 8 September 2026 09:48 AM
PHUKET: Phuket police will deploy about 50 officers to provide security for Jewish New Year celebrations in Patong this week, with around 1,000 people expected to attend events at two locations.
Frenchman being deported for causing religious division
Frenchman being deported for causing religious division
Tuesday 8 September 2026 08:53 AM
KOH SAMUI: A Frenchman staying on Koh Samui has been ordered to leave Thailand amid accusations his actions stirred religious division and conflict among foreign tourists.
Two tourists rescued at Patong Beach
Two tourists rescued at Patong Beach
Tuesday 8 September 2026 08:38 AM
PHUKET: Two Arab tourists were rescued after being caught in strong currents at Patong Beach on Sunday evening (Sept 6).
BDMS launches wellness retreat to target high-value health tourism
BDMS launches wellness retreat to target high-value health tourism
Monday 7 September 2026 01:14 PM
PHUKET: A new wellness retreat combining preventive medicine with luxury hospitality has been launched in Phuket as the island looks to strengthen its position as a destination for health and longevity tourism.
Mai Khao hosts 20th annual Mawlid fair
Mai Khao hosts 20th annual Mawlid fair
Monday 7 September 2026 01:11 PM
PHUKET: The 20th annual Mawlid fair in Mai Khao opened on Friday (Sept 4), bringing together Muslim religious leaders, local officials and residents for three days of religious, cultural and community activities.
Housekeeping managers urged to focus on ‘wellness experience’
Housekeeping managers urged to focus on ‘wellness experience’
Monday 7 September 2026 01:07 PM
PHUKET: Housekeeping managers and hotel staff from Phuket and the Andaman region were urged to expand their role beyond maintaining cleanliness as the 26th Annual Housekeeping Managers’ Seminar opened in Phuket on Friday (Sept 4).

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