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Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Monday 15 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards have issued a warning after highly venomous Portuguese Man-o-War, also called ‘bluebottles’, were detected at three popular beaches on Phuket's southwest coast.
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
Officials eye widening road onto Phuket
Sunday 14 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Officials are advancing plans to widen the main road from Thepkrasattri Bridge, which leads from the mainland onto the island, and the Phuket Check Point at Tha Chatchai.
Mai Khao OrBorTor honoured as Phuket reviews key development projects
Mai Khao OrBorTor honoured as Phuket reviews key development projects
Sunday 14 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Mai Khao OrBorTor has received an EHA Excellence Award for fiscal 2026 as Phuket officials gathered to review major development projects and priorities across the island.
ISOC names 16 Bang Tao beach venues under investigation
ISOC names 16 Bang Tao beach venues under investigation
Saturday 13 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 has named 16 beachfront businesses now under investigation as part of the ongoing Bang Tao Beach encroachment probe.
Illegal hotel crackdown continues, seven arrested in two days
Illegal hotel crackdown continues, seven arrested in two days
Saturday 13 June 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Officials have arrested operators of seven unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket over the past two days as part of a crackdown on illegal hotels ordered by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA).
Unlocking western China
Unlocking western China
Saturday 13 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Two-way tourism has been a focus in driving Chinese arrivals back to pre-pandemic levels, said the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) during a roadshow in new potential cities in China.
Health Expo to showcase Phuket's wellness future
Health Expo to showcase Phuket's wellness future
Saturday 13 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for the 3rd Phuket Health Expo 2026, with organisers aiming to strengthen the island's position as a world-class wellness destination and international health tourism hub.
Phuket’s strength is flexibility, governor tells military officers
Phuket’s strength is flexibility, governor tells military officers
Saturday 13 June 2026 09:15 AM
PHUKET: Phuket's ability to adapt to changing circumstances has been the key to its success in overcoming crises and sustaining economic growth, Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn told military and government officers during a special lecture in Phuket on June 9.
Phuket Tourist Police clarify ‘tuk-tuk sex’ video
Phuket Tourist Police clarify ‘tuk-tuk sex’ video
Saturday 13 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have stepped in to clarify an online controversy after a video appearing to show foreign tourists engaging in sexual activity on a moving tuk-tuk sparked criticism on social media.
Cherng Talay Police seek B53mn for new station
Cherng Talay Police seek B53mn for new station
Friday 12 June 2026 11:26 AM
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have secured approval to use more than 11 rai of land for a new police station and are seeking B53 million in construction funding as their current 80-year-old station struggles to keep pace with rapid growth in the area.
Phuket Airport readies to launch automated passport gates
Phuket Airport readies to launch automated passport gates
Friday 12 June 2026 09:14 AM
PHUKET: Automated passport control gates will begin operating at Phuket International Airport tomorrow (June 13), with airport officials expecting the new system to ease congestion and speed up immigration processing for international departures.
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Thursday 11 June 2026 12:38 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officially launched its 2026 durian harvest season yesterday (June 10), with provincial officials promoting the conservation and commercial development of the island's native durian varieties while encouraging agricultural tourism.
Travel fair organised to sustain arrivals despite turmoil
Travel fair organised to sustain arrivals despite turmoil
Thursday 11 June 2026 12:11 PM
BANGKOK: The annual Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) is expected to generate momentum for tourism for the remainder of the year, helping the country meet its goals of 33 million arrivals and B2.65 trillion in revenue amid global uncertainty.
DOPA chief orders Phuket hotel raids
DOPA chief orders Phuket hotel raids
Thursday 11 June 2026 10:21 AM
PHUKET: A special operations unit from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided three unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket's tourism hubs of Karon and Rawai and arrested their operators as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal hotels.
Foreign woman detained after naked antics at Surin Beach
Foreign woman detained after naked antics at Surin Beach
Thursday 11 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A naked foreign woman was detained by police after stealing a red no-swimming warning flag from Surin Beach and running into dangerous surf among large rocks while attempting to evade lifeguards yesterday morning (June 10), hours after allegedly going on a naked rampage in the same area on Tuesday night.
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Tuesday 9 June 2026 04:22 PM
PHUKET: A Buddhist monk who injured his ankle while visiting Laem Phromthep was rescued by emergency responders and helpful tourists after becoming stranded at the popular viewpoint yesterday evening (June 8).
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
Monday 8 June 2026 11:42 AM
PHUKET: Thousands of people lined the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 7) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2026 brought a sea of rainbow flags, colourful costumes and messages of equality to the island's west coast, marking one of the biggest Pride celebrations ever held in Phuket.
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
Monday 8 June 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has reaffirmed the government's commitment to reclaiming encroached land within Sirinat National Park while advancing plans for a boat taxi network aimed at easing Phuket's chronic traffic congestion and boosting tourism.
Phuket promotes MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt
Phuket promotes MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) joined local tourism industry representatives in Germany last month to promote Phuket as a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), as the island prepares to host several major international events in 2026.
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A Saudi Arabian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after officers allegedly discovered ketamine capsules concealed in his underwear as he prepared to board an outbound international flight.

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