Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Phuket News
64 year old Thai man in Phuket arrested for abducting young girl
Police yesterday arrested a 64 year old Thai man in…
- Phuket News
Family feud turns fatal: Phuket man killed with pick axe handle
A man in Phuket was fatally attacked with a pick…
- Phuket News
On pause: Chulalongkorn Day shuts down Phuket for royal homage
Expect a full-scale government shutdown across Phuket on Wednesday as…
- Phuket News
Phuket beach scare: Grenade-like object turns out to be lighter
Tension gripped a Phuket beach when locals reported spotting a…
- Phuket News
Phuket hit-and-run: Foreigner leaves injured Thai man with 3,100 baht
A Thai woman is seeking justice for her husband after…
- Phuket News
Phuket landslide victims to receive 9,000 baht compensation soon
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat assured that compensation from the central…
- Thailand News
Knife-wielding gang on the run after Patong attack horror
Patong’s popular Bangla Road turned into a crime scene early…
- Phuket News
Phuket taxi driver hits foreign man on airport zebra crossing
A Thai taxi driver hit a foreign man on a…
- Phuket News
Lost Italian tourist rescued after night in Phuket jungle
An Italian tourist thanked local officials for their efforts after…
- Crime News
Phuket police crackdown on illegal Chinese tour guides ahead of High Season
Phuket Tourist Police initiated a crackdown on illegal Chinese tour…
- Phuket News
Phuket couple face charges after daughter suffers fractured skull
A couple in Phuket is facing serious charges after their…
- Phuket News
Confrontation at Phuket restaurant turns deadly, man gunned down
A man in Phuket was fatally shot while attempting to…
- Phuket News
Phuket faces fire risk from unspent firecrackers after festival
Phuket City Municipality officials are addressing the fire hazard posed…
- Phuket News
Thousands of dead fish wash ashore in Patong, alarming locals
Beachgoers in Patong were met with a shocking scene yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Phuket to hold ceremonies for mudslide victims next week
Phuket will collaborate with local agencies to host ritual ceremonies…
- Thailand News
Phuket marine police seize illegal jet skis, arrest two operators
Marine Police in Phuket seized four illegal jet skis and apprehended…
- Phuket News
Phuket employer charged for illegal hire of Sri Lankan worker
Phuket Immigration officers charged the employer of a Sri Lankan…
- Phuket News
Thai maid discovers body of Japanese man in Phuket hotel room
A Thai maid discovered the body of a Japanese man…
- Phuket News
Dam full: Phuket’s reservoirs overflow as Bang Niew hits 103%
Phuket’s reservoirs are bursting at the seams, with Bang Niew…
- Phuket News
Big Buddha Phuket charged with encroachment after deadly landslide
Police have charged the Big Buddha Phuket Phraphutthamingmongkhol Sattha 45…
- Phuket News
Phuket launches 50-baht electric bus service from town to Patong
Phuket Smart Bus (PKSB) yesterday launched a new electric bus…
- Road deaths
Man dies in motorbike crash on Wiset Road in Phuket
A tragic accident claimed the life of a man this…
- Phuket News
South Korean man rescued from drowning near Koh Racha, Phuket
The Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre rescued a South Korean man…
- Thailand News
Down under or Thai? Aussie mum trades Oz for Land of Smiles
What would you do if the dream of owning your…
- Featured hotels
Feast your eyes: Four Points Phuket spices up October with vibrant veggie festival delights
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, the award-winning…
- Thailand News
Phuket cries out for fireboats as cruise ship inferno threat looms
A former top naval commander sounded the alarm over the…
- Thailand News
Revved up: Phuket police crackdown on illegal street racing
Phuket City police swooped on illegal street racers in the…
- Phuket News
Phuket deluge: It’s a washout for traffic and tides
Catastrophic downpours have wreaked havoc across Phuket today, submerging parts…
- Thailand News
Phang Nga governor pushes for Phuket rail link
Plans for a game-changing rail link to Phuket are gathering…
- Phuket News
Firecracker folly: Phuket driver’s explosive secret sparks car blaze
A Thai driver yesterday admitted to storing an assortment of…
- Phuket News
Blazing drama: Phuket boat blaze leaves captain burnt out
A fire erupted aboard a Phuket tourist boat leaving the…
- Phuket News
Phuket’s veggie fest: A taste of tradition that’s un-beet-able
The enchanting atmosphere of Phuket’s iconic Vegetarian Festival has officially…
