Phuket census records 507,657 usual residents, below governor’s estimate
The National Statistical Office’s 2025 census figure is far below Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsom’s estimate of more than 1.25 million residents.
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UPDATE: Phuket's first nighttime procession brings together more than 40 shrines
Phuket's first nighttime procession of deities was held on 11 October 2026, with more than 40 Chinese shrines and over 1,000 spirit mediums taking part.
UPDATE: Phuket-Phang Nga Vegetarian Festival begins as economic activity forecast reaches B10 billion
The 2026 Phuket-Phang Nga Vegetarian Festival is under way with deity processions, vegetarian food and accommodation promotions; festival-related economic activity is forecast at B10 billion.
Phuket officials assess aid for 669 Khok Tanod households amid eviction dispute
Officials are examining housing, welfare and legal assistance for about 3,000 Khok Tanod residents as a land dispute continues through the courts.
Phuket forecast: isolated heavy rain and rougher seas on 10 October
Phuket is forecast to see scattered thunderstorms, isolated heavy rain and northwesterly winds of up to 30km/h on 10 October 2026.
Phuket seeks land for third waste disposal centre as second incinerator advances
Phuket officials have asked the Royal Thai Navy to approve an 82-rai site in Thalang for a third waste disposal centre as the island’s waste volumes outstrip existing capacity.
UPDATE: Thai travel agents seek indefinite delay to proposed B1,000 tax on air departures
The Association of Thai Travel Agents has formally opposed Thailand’s proposed B1,000 tax on every air departure and asked the Finance Ministry to delay it indefinitely. The tax is not in force, and consultation runs until 29 October.
Phuket authorities search two Rawai locations of international school under court warrants
Phuket Immigration and Chalong Police searched two Rawai locations linked to an international school and seized about 20 documents for examination.
UPDATE: Phuket teen Nene Royal meets King and Queen after America’s Got Talent win
Phuket Governor Chotinarin Koedsom led Rattikan Amloy, known as Nene Royal, and her family to an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen in Bangkok, where the King congratulated her after her America’s Got Talent 2026 victory.
Phuket airport records 17.23 million passengers as terminal expansion advances
Phuket International Airport handled 17,234,915 passengers in fiscal 2026 and is planning an international-terminal expansion to add 5.5 million passengers of annual capacity.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival begins as 350 personnel deployed
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival’s rituals began on 9 October, with security stepped up ahead of the nine-day event running from 10 to 18 October.