Thai airports, including Phuket, may open flagged checked bags from 16 October
Thailand’s airport security officers may open checked baggage without the passenger present from 16 October 2026 when screening raises reasonable safety concerns.
Latest Phuket News
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Man arrested over alleged gambling games at Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Brad Pitt leads ‘Heart of the Beast’ survival thriller screening in Phuket
Naka Shrine opens Phuket Vegetarian Festival processions
Fire breaks out in Mobile ICU ambulance outside Phuket hospital emergency department
Phuket airport handled 38% more passengers than designed capacity in 2025
Phuket jet-ski trip halted after riders ignored repeated safety warnings
Phuket police detain seven youths over street racing and fireworks
Thai Hotels Association opposes proposed B1,000 air departure tax
Phuket census records 507,657 usual residents, below governor’s estimate
