Teen arrested after 7,560 illegal cigarettes seized in Phuket raid
Phuket officials arrested a 16-year-old girl and seized 7,560 untaxed cigarettes during a court-authorized raid on a shop in Talad Yai following residents’ complaints.
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Phuket schedules ceremonies for Queen’s birthday celebrations on June 3
Phuket will mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on June 3 with ceremonies at Provincial Hall and in Wichit, including chanting, alms-giving, an aquatic animal release and a candle-lighting event.
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong, lifeguards issue safety advice
Phuket lifeguards reported Blue Buttons at Patong on May 30 and warned beachgoers not to handle the stinging marine creatures with bare hands.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ opening now slated for August, says Rewat
Phuket Town’s Old Prison Park is now expected to open in late August after payment delays by the PPAO pushed work beyond the original June completion date, according to Rewat Areerob.
Monsoon rain leaves standing water on Phuket’s Chao Fa East Road as traffic slows
Monsoon rain in Phuket quickly caused standing water on Chao Fa East Road, and traffic was beginning to slow as floodwater waited to drain.
Three foreigners arrested at Phuket airport with 38 untaxed mobile phones
Three foreign nationals were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officers found 38 untaxed mobile phones in their luggage in the arrivals terminal on May 28.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn opens Sirisirinthorn Building at Phuket school
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited Phuket on June 1 to open the Sirisirinthorn Building at Chalermprakiat Somdet Phra Srinagarindra School Phuket and view student academic exhibits.
Phuket Airport to open automated e-passport gates in departure area
Phuket Airport Immigration says new automated e-passport gates will open in the international departure area as part of efforts to speed up passenger processing.
Koh Siray man arrested with meth and ammunition in police raid
Police raided a house in Koh Siray and arrested a 25-year-old man after allegedly finding 100.24 grammes of crystal meth, 70 ya bah pills and one round of ammunition.
Elderly motorcyclist dies after being run over by truck in Mai Khao
A 78-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a crash involving a minibus and a truck on Thepkrasattri Road in Mai Khao, with police still investigating the circumstances.
Centara Karon Villas Phuket launches ‘Escape Longer’ stay promotion
Centara Karon Villas Phuket is promoting an “Escape Longer” deal that offers three nights for the price of two, with bookings open until 31 July 2026 for stays through 20 December 2026.