Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Phuket News
Woman jumps off bridge in Phuket due to chronic depression
A 32 year old woman contending with chronic depression jumped…
- Phuket News
Thaksin Shinawatra’s leisure trip to Phuket sparks controversy
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stirred controversy following his…
- Phuket News
Tourist allegedly assaulted by group of ladyboys in Phuket
A tourist became the centre of an unpleasant incident on…
- Thailand News
Foreign man attacked after allegedly slapping Phuket transwoman
A foreign man suffered a gang assault after allegedly slapping…
- Phuket News
Growing drug problem grips Phuket as arrests increase by 6.21%
Phuket, an island mainly known for its tourism, is grappling…
- Phuket News
Unidentified foreign woman’s body found on Phuket beach
In Phuket, a foreign woman’s body was discovered floating in…
- Phuket News
Phuket tourism industry hit by escalating water shortage
Phuket‘s tourism sector is grappling with an escalating water shortage…
- Phuket News
English tourist assaults tuk tuk driver over fare dispute in Phuket
An English traveller in Phuket has been caught in a…
- Phuket News
German tourist fined 1,000 baht for parking SUV on Phuket Beach
A German tourist found himself in hot water after his…
- Phuket News
Phuket Town’s southern side to face major power cut tomorrow
A significant power interruption is set to impact a substantial…
- Phuket News
Phuket van driver brandishes knife in road rage incident
An outbreak of road rage in Phuket yesterday saw a…
- Phuket News
Outrage as man unlawfully removes wheel lock from bike in Phuket
A foreign individual sparked outrage on social media after he was…
- Thailand News
Syrian nationals detained in Phuket for alleged forged passports
A trio of Syrian nationals were detained by the Immigration…
- Thailand News
Phuket pickup truck road mishap kills three, injures seven
A tragic road accident occurred on Southern Road when a…
- Thailand News
Phuket governor endorses special administrative status transition
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat openly endorsed the move for Phuket…
- Thailand News
Outrage as foreign couple crash car, leave injured rider in Phuket
Thai netizens are outraged at a foreign couple who crashed…
- Thailand News
Israeli arrested in Phuket for illegal possession of 3 macaques
Police acted on a tip-off arresting an Israeli businessman at…
- Crime News
Phuket tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting minor
A prominent tattoo artist was finally apprehended at a Phuket lodging…
- Thailand News
Australians in Phuket gain easy access to visa services
From Monday, April 29, Australians residing in Phuket can access…
- Phuket News
Myanmar man tasered after threatening Thai police following crash
A Myanmar national, following a motorcycle collision on the Bang…
- Phuket News
Phuket crackdown on organised crime seizes over 500 million baht
Phuket became the centre of a significant crackdown on organised…
- Road deaths
Truck’s brake breakdown turns car care into car scare in Phuket
A catastrophic brake failure led to a 10-wheeled truck crashing…
- Thailand News
Phuket gets new Australian Consul-General
Following an announcement made by Penny Wong, Australian Minister for…
- Phuket News
Phuket model: Thai govt’s innovative approach to tourist safety
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the acting Commander-in-Chief of the…
- Thailand News
Thai fans press couple to return diamond pendant to Jackson Wang
Thai fans of Hong Kong singer and rapper Jackson Wang…
- Phuket News
Phuket seeks special administrative zone status for tourism boost
Phuket’s Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Region 11 branch, led…
- Phuket News
Russian to respect: Phuket hospital calls for law-abiding visitors
Vachira Phuket Hospital called upon the Russian community in Phuket…
- Business News
Phuket anticipates one million Chinese tourists post-Songkran
The popular tourist resort island of Phuket is gearing up to…
- Phuket News
Thai man dies in motorcycle crash near Chalong school
A Thai man died in a tragic motorcycle crash in Chalong…
- Phuket News
Motorbike taxi driver stabs colleague in Phuket over passenger
A motorbike taxi driver in Phuket Town is currently on…
- Crime News
Teenager detained following stabbing at Patong’s OTOP Market
A 17 year old man is in police custody following…
- Thailand News
Thai woman found dead at Phuket’s Kalim seaside
A tragic event unfolded in Phuket yesterday afternoon as a…
