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NACC examines B113.5 million Phuket marine research centre project

Thailand’s anti-corruption agency and auditors inspected a staff accommodation project at Phuket Aquarium, which has a B113,582,200 budget allocation and is scheduled for completion in December 2028.

Teen musician reportedly stops fight among foreign visitors at Phuket’s Naka Market

Nene Royal reportedly told foreign visitors to stop fighting or she would end her performance at Naka Market in Phuket.

Phuket police say no evidence youth gangs are behind territorial graffiti

Phuket police say investigations have found no evidence that youth gangs use spray-painted markings to claim territory, while night patrols continue to target known gathering areas.

Foreign tourist falls into drain in Phuket’s Kata area

A video shared by a local Facebook user showed a foreign female tourist falling into a drain in Kata, Phuket.

Phuket school opens low-carbon learning centre

Chalermprakiat Somdej Phra Srinakarin School has opened a centre with 12 learning stations focused on climate adaptation, waste reduction and sustainable environmental management.

UPDATE: Phuket welcomes America’s Got Talent finalist Nene Royal ahead of 22 September finale

Sixteen-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist Nene Royal was welcomed home after receiving a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent; the Season 21 finale is scheduled for 22 September.

Sixteen disabled students receive Phuket scholarships

Sixteen students at Phuket Provincial Special Education Center each received B10,000 scholarships after employee and donor contributions expanded the local awards.

Phuket raid seizes 188,444 smuggled cigarettes

Officials seized 188,444 cigarettes worth more than B900,000 and arrested a shop owner during a Phuket raid on 29 August 2026.

Sek Loso to headline Phuket fundraising concert on 13 September

Sek Loso will headline a Phuket Town concert expected to draw more than 3,000 people, with proceeds supporting Vachira Phuket Hospital’s Radiation Therapy Center and local charitable projects.

UPDATE: Patong protest urges respect for Thai law as residents seek 15-day limit on Israeli visas

The Protect Phuket Land rally in Patong called for fairer enforcement of Thai law; Khaosod also reported a proposal to limit Israeli nationals’ visas to 15 days.

Veteran Phuket journalist Yongyos Pruksarak dies

Yongyos Pruksarak, known as “Ko Ha” and founder of the Phuket Post, has died, according to The Phuket Express.