Nigerian man arrested in Phuket over unlawful entry
A 40-year-old Nigerian national was arrested in Kathu after allegedly fleeing passport checks and was charged with entering and residing in Thailand without permission.
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Thailand introduces faster deportation rules for foreign nationals, including in Phuket
A new Prime Minister’s Regulation on Deportation gives the Interior Ministry wider powers to remove foreign nationals who violate Thai law and impose entry bans.
Thailand adopts deportation rules for misbehaving foreign tourists
A new regulation allows authorities to detain, revoke the visas of and deport foreign tourists who threaten public order, break the law or cause disturbances.
DSI summons Phuket MP over alleged nominee property case on 31 August
The Department of Special Investigation will question People's Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen over allegations involving nominee holdings for foreign nationals in Phuket land and property.
Israel embassy says Patong unpaid-bill report wrongly identified tourists
The Israeli Embassy said an online report about an unpaid B8,000 restaurant bill in Patong incorrectly identified the tourists as Israeli.
Phuket teenager Nene Royal reaches America’s Got Talent final
Nene Royal advanced directly to the America’s Got Talent final after judge Mel B awarded her a Live Show Golden Buzzer for her performance of Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun.
Phuket hosts Young BPW Asia-Pacific symposium from 27-30 August
Phuket is hosting a regional symposium for business and professional women, with delegates attending from across the Asia-Pacific.
Thai woman and French boyfriend injured in knife struggle in Patong
A Thai woman and her French boyfriend were injured during a knife struggle after an argument at a monthly rental room in Patong on 28 August 2026.
UPDATE: Nene Royal welcomed at Phuket International Airport ahead of America’s Got Talent final
Sixteen-year-old guitarist and singer Nene Royal was welcomed at Phuket International Airport on 28 August by the Phuket governor and crowds before travelling back to the United States for the America’s Got Talent final.
Sole Mio Clinic launches wellness programme for Phuket professionals
The Hormone Harmony & Stress Reset Programme combines three treatments and is priced at B4,900, compared with a stated regular value of over B6,000.
Man arrested with handgun as four modified motorcycles seized in Phuket Town
Phuket City Police arrested a 25-year-old man carrying a handgun and 15 rounds of ammunition during a late-night checkpoint on Damrong Road.