Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Phuket News
Phuket governor casts first vote in General Election
Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew kicked off the General Election process…
- Road deaths
Drunk driving incident kills Phuket motorbike rider
A drunk driving incident killed a Phuket motorbike rider this…
- Phuket News
Search continues for Russian man swept off rocks by large wave in Phuket
A Russian man has gone missing after being swept off…
- Thailand News
Transwoman physically assaulted by bar guards in Phuket
A Thai transwoman filed a complaint at Patong Police Station…
- Phuket News
Phuket police chief inaugurates Punrak cafe at immigration office
National Police Chief Damrongsak Kittipraphat recently inaugurated the ‘Punrak Cafe’…
- Crime News
Kiwi tourist pleads guilty to ecstasy possession in Phuket, Thailand
A tourist from New Zealand pleaded guilty to drug possession…
- Phuket News
After heavy rain, 130 kilograms of fish found dead at Phuket lake
After heavy rainfall, around 130 kilogrammes of fish were found…
- Phuket News
Cowardly thug charged for viciously beating girlfriend in Patong karaoke car park
A cowardly thug has been charged for a violent attack…
- Crime News
Altercation between foreigner and Phuket cab driver makes waves
An altercation between a foreign motorbike rider and a Phuket…
- Thailand News
Nigerian drug dealer and romance scammer arrested in Phuket
A Nigerian man, previously arrested for drug-related offences and deported…
- Crime News
Phuket court issues arrest warrant for suspect who stabbed grocer to death
The Phuket Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant for a…
- Phuket News
Phuket officials target motorbike rental shops to reduce road accidents
Phuket authorities have decided to implement inspections of motorbike rental…
- Phuket News
New Phuket project sees 100 sterilised monkeys released into forest
Phuket wildlife officials sterilised around 100 monkeys and released them…
- Crime News
Phuket police arrest 15 gamblers in underground casino at abandoned mall
In Phuket Town, an underground casino located in the basement…
- Visa Information
Phuket Immigration discovers 186 visa overstayers in just 7 days
In a single week, 186 foreigners in Phuket, southern Thailand,…
- Phuket News
Russian tourist killed in motorbike crash in Phuket prompts wet road caution
Phuket rescue workers issued a warning to motorists to be…
- Phuket News
Power outages hit two areas of Phuket: PEA’s ongoing work on low-voltage system
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced temporary power outages…
- Things To Do
A guide to the best beachfront restaurants in Phuket
Phuket, the ever-popular holiday destination, boasts a fantastic array of…
- Crime News
Woman arrested in Phuket over boyfriend’s drug business
A woman was arrested due to her connections with her…
- Phuket News
Mai Khao authorities in Phuket enforce removal of illegally posted signs
Efforts to remove illegal roadside signs throughout the Mai Khao…
- Thailand News
Cannabis crooks caught on camera: Foreigners caught stealing from Phuket pharmacy
CCTV footage captured two foreigners stealing cannabis from a pharmacy…
- Road deaths
Phuket motorbike tragedy claims life of young Polish woman
A motorbike tragedy in Phuket claimed the life of a…
- Phuket News
Two men arrested for illegal fishing, possession of baby sharks in Phuket
Two men have been arrested for illegal fishing in protected…
- Travel
The best local seafood restaurants in Phuket you need to try
The ocean surrounding Phuket is a rich source of fresh…
- Phuket News
No foreigners receive yellow or red cards in April, reports Phuket Immigration
Foreigners were on their best behaviour in Phuket, southern Thailand,…
- Phuket News
Phuket prison inmates to train as boatbuilders in rehabilitation project
In a bid to provide vocational training and equip prisoners…
- Crime News
Cops finally catch Songkran stabbing suspect in Phuket after 6 years
Cops finally caught a suspect in a Songkran stabbing attack…
- Crime News
Police arrest alleged murderer hiding at Phuket elephant camp
Police arrested an alleged murderer hiding at a Phuket elephant…
- Tourism News
TAT expects more Chinese and Thai tourists in Phuket for Labour Day weekend
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects more Chinese and…
- Thailand News
Phuket motorbike rider’s viral video sparks amusement and debate
On Wednesday, a video titled “The end of a reckless…
- Crime News
Police bust woman in Phuket with 5 kilograms of crystal meth
Police busted a woman in Phuket with 5 kilograms of…
- Crime News
Phuket man smashes pickup truck and hits driver with iron bar (video)
A Phuket man smashed a pickup truck and hit the…
