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Russian woman arrested in Phuket over alleged illegal beauty clinic

Police said a 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket after a raid on a luxury villa allegedly used as an unlicensed beauty clinic, where officers seized 130 medical items worth more than 600,000 baht.

Policy scholar backs Phuket Special Economic Zone plan at seminar

Professor Dr Kriengsak Chareonwongsak backed a proposal to turn Phuket into a special economic zone at a June 4 seminar, describing the island as a potential regional hub for innovation, technology and investment.

Patong to close key roads for Phuket Pride Parade

Patong Municipality will close sections of three key roads from 4pm to 8pm for the Phuket Pride Parade, with the event’s main stage moved to The Bay Arena at Jungceylon.

Two arrested in Thalang drug raids, nearly 1,000 meth pills seized

Thalang police arrested two men in separate raids, seizing 927 methamphetamine pills, 6.35 grams of crystal meth and a mobile phone, and recorded both cases in the Royal Thai Police’s POLICE4.0 system.

Tourists Clash With Security Staff at Patong Nightclub

A late-night altercation at a Patong nightclub involved female tourists and security staff after a routine bag check request, with no serious injuries reported.

Immigration crackdown leads to arrests in Phuket as Thailand tightens border security

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said special operations in tourist communities led to dozens of arrests in Phuket as part of a wider crackdown on transnational crime, illegal work and scam activity.

Authorities Raise Red Flag Warning After Portuguese Man-of-War Found in Krabi Parks

Thai park authorities raised red flag warnings and swimming bans in affected Krabi areas after Portuguese man-of-war were found at Mu Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi Don.

Phuket delegation promotes island’s MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Phuket officials and tourism representatives attended IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to promote the island’s readiness for major MICE events and strengthen its global market profile.

Silhouette by The Zero Phuket holds groundbreaking ceremony in Nai Yang

Silhouette by The Zero Phuket has broken ground on its EIA-approved low-density residential development in Nai Yang, with construction now underway.

Phuket stages World Environment Day event at Saphan Hin

Phuket officials and partner organisations held a World Environment Day event at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town, bringing together public agencies, students and community groups to promote environmental awareness and climate action.

Body of missing Myanmar fisherman found off Patong coast

Police in Patong are investigating after the body of a missing 30-year-old Myanmar fisherman was found floating off Paradise Beach on Tuesday evening.