Phuket airport included in Thailand’s planned free stopover tour pilot
Thailand plans to offer free short tours to international transit passengers with six- to eight-hour layovers at Phuket and three other airports from early 2027.
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Phang Nga driver says he failed to see red light before German couple’s deaths
A 37-year-old pickup driver surrendered after a German couple died following a collision at a zebra crossing in Khao Lak, Phang Nga.
UPDATE: Phuket prepares for possible plague cases as Russia rules out a Siberia outbreak
Phuket health authorities are preparing hospitals for possible pneumonic plague cases, while Thailand keeps the import risk low and no additional border screening or travel restrictions are planned.
Thai police officials tour USS George H.W. Bush during Phuket port call
Senior Police Region 8 and Phuket Provincial Police officers visited the aircraft carrier as local authorities supported a port call involving more than 5,000 US sailors and Marines.
Vietnamese man wanted over alleged B150 million property scheme detained in Phuket
Thai authorities detained a Vietnamese man in Chalong after INTERPOL issued a Red Notice over an alleged property sales scheme involving 10 projects.
British man alleges assault and forced crypto transfer in Chalong
A British man alleges that two Polish men assaulted him and forced him to transfer cryptocurrency at a condominium in Chalong, Phuket, on 29 September.
Soho Pool Club at Phuket’s Boat Lagoon offers free pool access
The Boat Lagoon venue is open daily and also offers dining, wellness sessions, events and Simba Sea Trips departures.
Phuket health office has not announced measures over suspected plague case
Phuket health authorities have not announced additional measures after a suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia, while Thailand’s disease-control agency assesses the risk of introduction as low.
Phuket Licence Lab launched to help small accommodation operators obtain hotel licences
A new Phuket initiative will use volunteer architects and partner organisations to help small accommodation businesses identify and resolve obstacles to obtaining hotel licences.
Chalong police conduct active-shooter drill at two businesses
Chalong police carried out a one-hour active-shooter response exercise with staff at Robinson Lifestyle Chalong and Thai Watsadu on 6 October.
BlueQuest holds Phuket training on rescuing stranded rare marine animals
BlueQuest, OZO Phuket and Amari Phuket held a practical workshop on initial care, reporting and coordination when rare marine animals are found stranded.