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.
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Heavy rain floods Phuket streets and disrupts Vegetarian Festival food event
Rain lasting less than an hour flooded roads in Phuket on 9 October, including the area outside Jui Tui Shrine, where a Vegan Street Food event was being held.
British man taken to hospital after Patong hotel incident
A 31-year-old British man was taken to Patong Hospital after rescue workers responded to reports of erratic behaviour at a hotel on Oct. 8.
Fresh demolition notices posted for structures at Freedom Beach
The Royal Forest Department has given those responsible 15 days from 9 October 2026 to demolish structures on protected forest land near Freedom Beach in Karon.
UPDATE: Thalang police charge 37 heavy-truck drivers over rush-hour violations
Thalang police said 37 heavy-truck drivers were charged between 1 and 7 October 2026 for rush-hour violations; The Phuket News reported the cases as fines without stating amounts.
More than 3,000 cigarette packs seized in Phuket raids
Officials seized more than 3,000 packs of suspected tax-evading cigarettes worth more than B250,000 during raids on four establishments in Mueang Phuket and Kathu.
Russian man arrested in Cherng Talay with four types of drugs
A 30-year-old Russian man was arrested in Cherng Talay during a police operation ahead of Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket police arrest two over illegal fireworks sales and seize 3,049 items
Two people were arrested in Talat Yai on 7 October over the alleged unauthorised sale of firecrackers and fireworks ahead of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Wichit police bring 42 youths under control and seize 21 motorcycles
Police in Wichit brought 42 youths under 18 under control and seized 21 motorcycles during an overnight operation ahead of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket governor urges community support for 2026 Vegetarian Festival
Governor Chotnarin Koedsom has urged Phuket residents and businesses to support the Vegetarian Festival from 10 to 18 October by following its plant-based traditions and welcoming visitors.
Phuket adjusts Old Town EV bus service for 2026 Vegetarian Festival
Phuket City Municipality will run its Old Town sightseeing EV buses from 1pm to 7pm every 30 minutes from 8 to 18 October during the Vegetarian Festival.