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Tourism operators support return to 30-day visa-free stays as Phuket tracks market shifts

Tourism operators have supported Thailand’s return to 30-day visa-free stays, with Phuket figures saying the change should have limited impact overall despite softer arrivals from some markets.

Thailand DSI sends full Villa Andaman nominee property case to prosecutors

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation said it has sent the full Villa Andaman case, including all 31 suspects, to prosecutors in a nominee property probe involving Phuket and Surat Thani.

Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Visa Overstay, Drug Offenses After Firearms Videos Surface

Police on Koh Phangan arrested a 33-year-old Indian man on visa overstay and drug charges after online videos showed him firing firearms, authorities said.

Senate panel backs Phuket autonomy proposal in Phuket Xtra roundup

A Phuket Xtra roundup published on May 25 said a Senate panel had backed the Phuket Metropolis proposal and that Phuket Town’s Prison Park was nearing completion.

Australian tourist detained after alleged indecent exposure on Bangla Road in Phuket

An Australian tourist was detained by Tourist Police on Bangla Road in Phuket after allegedly exposing himself in front of revellers and residents.

Phuket restaurant dispute centers on unpaid 80-baht smoothie bill

A foreign customer left a Chalong restaurant without paying an 80-baht charge for a strawberry smoothie after disputing its quality, according to staff and video shared online.

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket spotlights Uncle Nan Italian Restaurant with daily dinner service

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket is promoting Uncle Nan Italian Restaurant, a daily dinner venue on Cape Panwa serving Italian dishes ranging from soups and pasta to seafood, steaks, pizza and desserts.

Phuket launches cultural ‘Shopping List’ to link heritage assets with creative tourism routes

Phuket's Provincial Cultural Office has launched a cultural “Shopping List” that maps heritage and creative assets into tourism routes aimed at supporting community income and the local cultural economy.

Phuket officials investigate tourists seen handling sea turtle near Cape Panwa

Authorities are investigating foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, after the footage sparked debate over possible harm to protected marine wildlife.

Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint With Ketamine, Methamphetamine, Heroin and Ecstasy

A 29-year-old Russian man was arrested in Phuket after police found ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin and ecstasy hidden in his luggage during a routine checkpoint inspection on a bus from Pattaya.

Singapore and Thai naval vessels dock in Phuket during SINGSIAM exercise

Thai authorities said Singapore and Thai naval vessels were in Phuket during the annual SINGSIAM exercise, with the new source identifying it as SINGSIAM 2026 and providing the hull numbers of the two Singaporean ships.