Latest Phuket News

Phuket landfill partially reopens after rubbish shutdown

Phuket’s main waste disposal centre has resumed some rubbish deliveries after an overflowing landfill stopped accepting waste on 8 November. Officials expect full operations to return next week.

Eight crew rescued after fishing boat sinks near Similan Islands

Phuket landfill resumes waste acceptance after access road cleared

Phuket police arrest four in raids seizing more than 7kg of crystal meth

Thailand and Myanmar strengthen drug-control cooperation at Phuket meeting

UPDATE: Heavy rain and flash-flood risk warning continues for Phuket through 13 November

Thailand’s proposed B450 tourist fee likely delayed until mid-2027

PSU Phuket campus hosts Thai-Chinese startup idea contest

Phuket woman admits fabricating petrol station robbery after spending employer’s B60,000

Phuket ride-hailing driver and passenger argue over eating in car

Thailand proposes stricter driving tests for foreign residents, including in Phuket