Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Phuket News
Phuket governor’s China trip boosts cancer care and green tech
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat recently led a high-profile delegation to…
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High stakes on the high life: Phuket drug busts soar
Phuket’s seedy underbelly is under fresh scrutiny after a sharp…
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Fishing boat capsizes off Phuket, one rescued, one missing
A local fishing boat capsized amid turbulent seas off the…
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Phuket the bomb! Pair nicked in plot to deliver deadly cargo
Two men from Thailand’s insurgency-hit Deep South have been arrested…
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Sick and tired: HIV surge in Phuket sparks shame and scandal
Shocking figures reveal a surge in HIV and STD cases…
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Four arrested in Phuket for assault on massage worker
Police in Phuket have apprehended four young men concerning the…
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Foreign man drives against traffic flow and confronts Phuket motorist
A foreign man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, drove…
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Russian tourists top Phuket traffic fines in 2025 crackdown
Phuket officials have announced that 28,809 foreign tourists have been fined…
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Phuket sets world record with largest Hokkien noodle stir-fry
Phuket has achieved a Guinness World Record for the largest…
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Phuket replaces iconic pink buses with new electric fleet
Phuket’s well-known pink Pho Thong buses, which have been a…
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Phuket police hunt burglar after 2 million baht villa heist
Police in Phuket are searching for a burglar who targeted…
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‘Get out!’: Rally erupts in Phuket over PM’s leaked clip
The streets of Phuket Old Town roared with anger as…
- Destination Guide
Bangtao, Phuket: The neighbourhood expats and investors are eyeing in 2025
Bangtao didn’t become Phuket’s most talked-about neighbourhood overnight. For a…
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High alert: Phuket to zone out cannabis amid tourist backlash
Phuket officials are cracking down on the island’s cannabis free-for-all,…
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Fair play! Phuket job bonanza gives jobless a fighting chance
It was CVs at the ready and handshakes all round…
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Phuket’s economy soars, but 600 Cambodian workers left stranded
Phuket’s economy is roaring back to life, with employment soaring…
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‘Don’t be afraid:’ Thai soldier’s final words before sniper shot
A 22 year old Thai soldier who told his family…
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Phuket police hit the sand in beach safety crackdown
Phuket police swapped squad cars for surf patrols this week,…
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Thailand and Malaysia boost maritime security with joint exercise
In a significant display of naval cooperation, Thailand and Malaysia…
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Phuket to become Asia’s wellness capital with 2025 Health Expo
Phuket is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Phuket…
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Foreign couple filmed engaging in sex act on Phuket tuk tuk (video)
A Phuket tuk tuk driver, who had earlier reported inappropriate…
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Visa villains! Nigerian trio nicked in Phuket overstay drama
Phuket Immigration officers busted three Nigerian nationals for overstaying their…
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Phuket garden blast injures two, teens suspected of planting bomb
In Ratsada, Phuket, a homemade explosive disguised as a large…
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Foreign man caught on viral video kissing Naga statue in Phuket
A foreign man went viral on Thai social media after…
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Tourist fined 5,000 baht after jeep stuck on beach in Phuket
A 22 year old tourist faced a fine after his…
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Russian woman arrested in Phuket for illegal medical practice
Phuket’s tourist police have detained a 33 year old Russian…
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Phuket pushes for gender equality with vibrant pride events
Phuket is taking bold steps towards inclusivity and gender equality…
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British man found dead at sea after missing from yacht off Phuket
A search team, yesterday, June 12, discovered the deceased body…
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Phuket’s stink crisis: Landfill odours worsen amid rainy season
Phuket’s bustling streets are getting a whiff of something far…
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Two tourists drown after Phuket swimming mishaps
Two foreign tourists drowned yesterday after swimming incidents in Phuket.…
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Tragic end for man found near Phuket beach in suspected suicide
A 40 year old man was found dead near Yanui…
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Phuket woman gives birth at home before rescue arrives
A woman in Thalang district, Phuket, gave birth to a…
