Thailand proposes tougher parole rules for serious offenders
A draft proposal would require prisoners serving death or life sentences to complete longer minimum terms before qualifying for sentence reductions or parole.
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True upgrades Phuket 5G network ahead of Nene Royal’s AGT quarter-final
True Corp has expanded 5G capacity around Naka Market and other Phuket locations ahead of a potential increase in mobile data use linked to singer Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent appearance.
UPDATE: Patong tour worker speaks after video of clash with Israeli family
A 24-year-old Patong tour-counter worker has spoken after a video of an exchange with an Israeli family involving a Palestinian flag and an alleged “Free Israel” remark went viral.
AOT appoints Karant Thanakuljeerapat as Phuket airport director
Airports of Thailand has appointed Karant Thanakuljeerapat to lead Phuket International Airport from 1 October 2026 as part of a 71-position reshuffle.
Luxury hotels account for 89% of Phuket’s planned new room supply
Phuket has 2,653 hotel rooms scheduled to enter the market in 2027 and 2028, with 89% targeting the Luxury and Upscale segments, Knight Frank Thailand says.
Swedish murder suspect arrested in Bangkok after entering Thailand through Phuket
Thai immigration police arrested a Swedish murder suspect in Bangkok after he previously entered Thailand through Phuket and hid on Koh Samui, authorities said.
Patong police have not approved proposed Phuket forum targeting Israeli visitors
Patong police are still considering a permit application for a Phuket Land Protection Group gathering expected to draw about 500 people on 28 August.
Israeli and French men face visa revocation after Koh Samui flag dispute
Surat Thani officials are seeking the visa revocation and deportation of two foreign nationals after a dispute involving a Palestinian flag escalated on Koh Samui.
PPAO allocates B9.6 million for Patong Hospital medical equipment
The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation has provided B9.6 million for equipment intended to expand Patong Hospital’s treatment capacity.
Thailand reports B75.4m from Thai massage fair ahead of Phuket wellness summit
Thailand’s government says a national Thai massage and wellness fair generated B75.4 million in business activity, as the country prepares to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket.
Phuket agencies test emergency radio networks in disaster drill
A workshop in Phuket used simulated disaster scenarios to test radio-based coordination and backup communications between government agencies, broadcasters and relief organisations.