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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.
MPs slam reporting rule for foreign visitors
MPs slam reporting rule for foreign visitors
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:14 AM
BANGKOK: The proposed amendments to some sections of the Hotel Act and Immigration Act, which passed their first reading in parliament last Wednesday (July 8), aim to reduce duplicate reporting of foreigners’ temporary stays in Thailand, but may not address existing loopholes as illegal operators are excluded from enforcement.
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.
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.
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Monday 13 July 2026 11:47 AM
BANGKOK: Customers depositing more than B5 million in cash will be required to disclose the source of the funds from the fourth quarter as part of tighter measures to curb the grey economy and illicit financial activities, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn.
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.
Carnage: Speeding, drink-driving blamed as 92 killed, 14,102 injured on roads
Carnage: Speeding, drink-driving blamed as 92 killed, 14,102 injured on roads
Sunday 12 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Human behaviour ‒ not road conditions alone ‒ remains the leading cause of death on Phuket’s roads, with 92 people killed and more than 14,000 injured in just over six months despite years of infrastructure upgrades and road safety campaigns.
Polapee repeats crackdown orders in Phuket
Polapee repeats crackdown orders in Phuket
Saturday 11 July 2026 01:37 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has again called for tougher action against illegal land titles, nominee businesses, unlicensed hotels, cannabis shops and other illegal activities in Phuket, repeating many of the directives issued during previous visits and meetings.
Deputy Interior Minister admits five Bang Tao plots legally owned
Deputy Interior Minister admits five Bang Tao plots legally owned
Saturday 11 July 2026 01:34 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has confirmed that five plots at the centre of the ongoing Bang Tao Beach land investigation have valid title deeds and are legally owned by a private company.
Phuket eyes Middle East tourism growth after Jordan talks
Phuket eyes Middle East tourism growth after Jordan talks
Saturday 11 July 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum welcomed a delegation from Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism this week as the province sought to strengthen tourism cooperation and attract more visitors from Jordan and the wider Middle East.
Phuket to host Parkland & Music Fest
Phuket to host Parkland & Music Fest
Saturday 11 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) will stage the ‘Phuket Parkland & Music Fest 2026’ later this month in a bid to attract more visitors, stimulate the local economy and strengthen the island's image as an international creative tourism destination.
Demolition order posted at Phuket resort
Demolition order posted at Phuket resort
Friday 10 July 2026 05:38 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee arrived in Phuket today (July 10) to oversee the posting of demolition orders at a resort after the Supreme Court ordered the removal of buildings found to have encroached on Sirinat National Park.
Phuket MP blasts ‘sham’ anti-corruption efforts
Phuket MP blasts ‘sham’ anti-corruption efforts
Friday 10 July 2026 04:42 PM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has used a speech in Parliament to accuse authorities of merely pretending to tackle corruption in Phuket, arguing that repeated transfers of senior officials and high-profile investigations have failed to address entrenched problems on the island.
Thai, Filipino women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis
Thai, Filipino women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis
Friday 10 July 2026 11:43 AM
PHUKET: Two women, one Thai and one Filipino, have been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities allegedly found more than 32 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage in two separate cases yesterday (July 9).
Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket
Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket
Friday 10 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Vietnam officially opened its Honorary Consulate in Phuket yesterday (July 9), with officials saying the new office will help strengthen economic, tourism and investment ties between Vietnam and southern Thailand.
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
Thursday 9 July 2026 11:25 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old American tourist has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport in connection with the alleged assault of a Patong jet-ski operator following a dispute over damage to two rental jet-skis.
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Thursday 9 July 2026 10:10 AM
BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:58 AM
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have arrested a foreign national wanted in connection with an alleged nominee business scheme involving the operation of luxury pool villas in Phuket.

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