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Acting Phuket provincial palad appointed as governor warns officials amid investigation

Naphat Em-on has been named acting Phuket Provincial Palad after the transfer of Rungruang and five other officials to Bangkok pending an investigation into alleged bribery and extortion linked to Patong entertainment venues.

Rawai sea gypsy community asks Phuket governor to probe private seawall construction

Residents of the Rawai sea gypsy community in Phuket have petitioned the provincial governor to investigate private coastal barrier construction they say could affect fishing access and cultural practices.

Man survives fall from Phuket pedestrian bridge, police review CCTV

Police said CCTV footage in the Phuket bridge-fall case showed unusual behaviour by the 41-year-old man before he fell and was seriously injured.

Ao Kung Bay marina opponents allege coral and mangrove damage

A Phuket MP says a survey in Ao Kung Bay found coral, gorgonians and dugong feeding grounds at risk from a proposed marina, while villagers also allege nearby mangroves have been poisoned and cut down.

Phuket Vocational College hosts Thai-Korean AI youth exchange initiative

Phuket Vocational College has hosted a Thai-Korean youth exchange initiative focused on artificial intelligence, cultural learning and future workforce skills, with about 70 participants joining the May 25 event.

Phuket steps up World Anti-Drug Day campaign ahead of June 26

Phuket officials have outlined provincial activities for World Anti-Drug Day on June 26, while district authorities in Thalang and Mueang reported all local leaders tested negative in surprise drug screenings.

Phuket governor launches health screenings for residents near Saphan Hin landfill

Phuket has started health screenings for more than 200 at-risk residents living near the Saphan Hin landfill after last month’s fire and ongoing environmental concerns.

Phuket municipalities step up flood prevention works as heavier monsoon rain hits island

Phuket municipalities are ramping up canal dredging, drainage upgrades and flood monitoring after heavier-than-normal monsoon rain since mid-May caused waterlogging in urban areas and along major roads.

Phuket landslide death toll reaches 13 as questions emerge over construction on Nak Kerd hill

A landslide in Karon, Phuket, killed 13 people after heavy rain, while aerial images shared online prompted calls to investigate construction and a parking area on Nak Kerd hill.

Phuket minivan driver arrested after tourist alleges sexual assault

A 42-year-old minivan driver was arrested in Phuket after a 20-year-old Ukrainian tourist alleged he sexually assaulted her after offering help when she got lost.

Some airlines keep Phuket capacity as Middle East-Thailand seats drop sharply

Middle East-Thailand air seat capacity fell 33.7% in May, but some airlines maintained Phuket services, which TAT says reflects continued demand from long-stay and luxury travellers.