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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.

Phuket Airport says immigration service follows official procedures with no extra fees

Phuket International Airport says immigration clearance follows official procedures and that there is no policy to charge extra fees for faster service, as officials investigate reports raised on social media.

CCTV shows alleged souvenir theft by foreign tourist at Phuket Old Town shop

A social media post says CCTV captured a foreign tourist allegedly hiding a souvenir in her bag before paying for a different item at a shop on Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town.

Phuket municipal waste falls 9.38% in April as tourist numbers ease

Phuket’s municipal waste volume fell 9.38% in April from the previous month, with officials citing improved waste management and lower tourist numbers during the start of the low season.

Phuket signs MoU to strengthen arrests under juvenile court warrants

Phuket officials have signed an MoU to improve coordination between the provincial administration, courts and police in arrests under warrants issued by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court.

Rare Male Dugong Found Dead on Phang Nga Beach

Thai marine officials are investigating the death of a rare male dugong found on Bang Sak Beach in Takua Pa, with a necropsy planned to determine the cause.

Phuket raid seizes 7,560 untaxed cigarettes; 16-year-old detained

Authorities in Phuket City seized more than 7,500 untaxed cigarettes and detained a 16-year-old girl found managing an illegal cigarette shop during a court-approved raid this week.