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UPDATE: Food delivery rider arrested over alleged Phuket burglaries

Police say a 23-year-old food delivery rider and travelling footballer was arrested over alleged burglaries at two foreign-owned homes in Chalong, with reported losses exceeding B3.69 million and cash, gold and other property recovered.

Phuket small hotels turn to property-management systems as high-season pressure grows

Phuket’s small hotels are using shared property-management systems to coordinate housekeeping and reception as occupancy swings, labour shortages and new hotel supply increase operational pressure.

Phuket orders heightened disaster preparations ahead of heavy rain and strong waves

Phuket authorities have ordered eight measures to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and rough seas from 4 to 7 October 2026.

UPDATE: Phuket performer Nene Royal receives Bangkok victory parade after AGT win

Phuket performer Nene Royal received a free Bangkok victory parade and welcome event at Siam Paragon on Sunday, 4 October 2026, after winning America’s Got Talent.

Phuket hotel staff return B100,000 left by French tourist

A housekeeper at OASIS Phuket Airport found an envelope containing about B100,000 and helped return it to a French guest, who gave staff a B100 tip.

Phuket forecast warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms on 3 October

Phuket is forecast to see scattered thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain, with waves rising above 2 metres in storm conditions.

120 youths from southern Thailand visit Phuket for educational programme

Young people from Thailand’s southern border region visited Phuket Aquarium and the Phuket Mining Museum as part of the 47th Sarn Jai Thai Su Jai Tai programme.

Two German tourists killed in Khao Lak hit-and-run

A 64-year-old German man and a 63-year-old German woman died after being struck by a pickup truck at a pedestrian crossing in Khao Lak, police said.

Phuket Immigration to close for two October holidays

Phuket Immigration will close on 13 and 23 October, with foreigners advised to plan visa, reporting and other immigration visits around the holidays.

Phuket condo article highlights year-round second-home living in Kamala

A promotional article presents Phuket condominium living as a year-round second-home option and highlights The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort in Kamala.

Phuket to host 2026 Cigna Healthcare Andaman Cup on 24 October

The annual Australian Rules Football Masters tournament will feature an over-35s division and teams from Phuket, Thailand, Bali and Singapore.