Unidentified man found hanging in Ratsada mangroves
Police are investigating after a man believed to be about 40 was found hanging from a tree in a mangrove forest in Ratsada, Phuket.
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Police inspect nine motorcycles after late-night youth gathering in Wichit
Wichit police found 12 people under 18 and took nine motorcycles for inspection during a 2.30am operation at Laem Din So viewpoint on 11 October.
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.
Man arrested over alleged gambling games at Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Officials arrested a man after ruling that paid shooting and balloon-dart games at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival amounted to unlicensed gambling.
Brad Pitt leads ‘Heart of the Beast’ survival thriller screening in Phuket
David Ayer’s survival thriller, starring Brad Pitt as a former US Marine stranded with his military dog, is screening in Phuket and has received a 3.5/5-star review.
Naka Shrine opens Phuket Vegetarian Festival processions
The Jo Su Kong Naka Shrine held an Iew Keng deity procession on 11 October, with 40 shrines scheduled to join a night procession in Phuket Town.
Fire breaks out in Mobile ICU ambulance outside Phuket hospital emergency department
A fire damaged a Mobile ICU ambulance outside Vachira Phuket Hospital’s emergency department on October 11. Officials brought the blaze under control, with the cause and damage still under investigation.
Phuket airport handled 38% more passengers than designed capacity in 2025
Phuket International Airport handled about 17.2 million passengers in 2025, while an expansion planned for around 2027 is expected to raise annual capacity to 18 million.
Phuket jet-ski trip halted after riders ignored repeated safety warnings
A jet-ski excursion in Phuket was stopped midway after riders repeatedly crossed one another’s paths despite warnings from operators and officials.
Phuket police detain seven youths over street racing and fireworks
Wichit police detained seven youths and prosecuted their parents after alleged street racing and fireworks displays made for social-media content.
Thai Hotels Association opposes proposed B1,000 air departure tax
The Thai Hotels Association says the proposed tax would raise travel costs, including for passengers using Phuket airport, and is calling for an impact study before the bill advances.