Three seriously injured in three-vehicle crash in Thalang Three people were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Srisoontorn Rd in Thalang on Saturday morning, police said.
VLC Group signs deal to open NLCS Phuket international school in Cherng Talay VLC Group has signed with NLCS International to open North London Collegiate School Phuket in Cherng Talay, with the premium day and boarding campus scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2028.
Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays 119 Eggs on Phang Nga Beach A leatherback sea turtle laid 119 eggs at Lam Pi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga, with officials relocating the nest to protect it from flooding and predators.
Phuket officials prepare traffic and security plans for upcoming royal visit Phuket officials have reviewed security, traffic and airport arrangements ahead of an upcoming royal visit, including the route for a royal procession and events at Chalermprakiat School.
Phuket provincial clerk questions leaked disciplinary document, says case was already settled A Phuket provincial clerk said a leaked disciplinary document was intended to damage his credibility, while records cited in reports show an earlier case ended with a 2% salary cut for three months.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ project continues, opening targeted for mid-2026 Construction and landscaping continue at Phuket Town’s former prison site, with officials targeting a mid-2026 opening for the new public park.
Phuket Pride Festival set for June 1-7 in Patong with equality and tourism focus Phuket Pride Festival will run in Patong from June 1-7, with organisers promoting equality, diversity and the island’s standing as an international Pride destination.
Senate subcommittee backs proposal to make Phuket a metropolitan administration A Senate subcommittee has backed a proposal to give Phuket metropolitan status, including direct election of a governor and greater control over local administration and revenue.
Police question Ghanaian man found sleeping at Wat Chalong in Phuket Police in Phuket questioned a Ghanaian man after reports that he had been sleeping for several days inside Wat Chalong.
Video shows man behaving erratically on traffic island near Nai Yang Beach A video filmed near Nai Yang Beach in Phuket on May 17 showed a man jumping and shouting on a traffic island, with a commenter saying he had seemed stressed lately.
Phuket Businesses Support End of Thailand’s 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Policy Private sector leaders in Phuket have supported the end of Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay policy, saying a return to stays of about 30 days may cause only a manageable short-term dip in tourism.