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UPDATE: Southern Thailand, including Phuket, faces heavy rain and flash-flood risk as airports monitor conditions

A later TMD forecast puts thundershowers over 70% of the southwest coast, with very heavy rain forecast in Krabi, Trang and Satun, while the warning through 28 October and southern airport flood preparations continue.

UPDATE: Phuket ALRO land-use audit ordered to report within two weeks

Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham has ordered a two-week audit of ALRO land in Phuket, including an inspection of Paradise Beach, to verify occupants, authorisations, land use and rents.

Phuket officials mark Chulalongkorn Day with wreath-laying ceremony

Officials, government representatives and members of the public gathered in Phuket Town on 23 October to honour King Chulalongkorn.

Suspect sought after Wichit burglary and pickup theft

Police are seeking a 35-year-old Songkhla man accused of stealing B6,000 and a pickup from a Wichit home. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Trang.

One preliminary positive result in Phuket Town karaoke inspections

Officials screened 96 employees and customers at two Soi Phunphon karaoke venues, with one employee recording a positive preliminary result.

Kathu arrest yields 166.59g of crystal meth and 403 ya bah pills

Border Patrol Police arrested a 27-year-old man in Kathu and seized crystal methamphetamine, ya bah pills and drug-related equipment, police said.

Tri Vananda Phuket sets food and wellness events for 2026-27 high season

Tri Vananda Phuket will host a farm food festival on 1 November and 10 free Local Roots Market events through 10 April 2027.

Phuket Marriott to host Halloween activities and buffet on 31 October

Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach will offer children’s activities and an evening Halloween buffet on 31 October 2026.

Nai Yang resort launches Koh Pling clam menu through November

Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is serving Thai dishes featuring clams sourced from Koh Pling, with prices starting at B299++ per dish.

Phuket to host Asia’s first InterPride world conference in 2026

Phuket is preparing to host the InterPride General Meeting and World Conference 2026, with up to 500 delegates expected from more than 70 countries.

Phuket Immigration closes Blue Tree branch indefinitely amid staff shortages

Phuket Immigration has closed its Blue Tree service branch indefinitely, redeploying staff to an overcrowded Phuket Town office. The office’s drive-through service has also been permanently scrapped.