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Thai police committee to seek DSI briefing on Phuket MP’s alleged nominee-company links

Thailand’s House Committee on Police plans to invite the Department of Special Investigation to explain allegations involving Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen.

Phuket MP Somchat reports B30 million in assets as shareholdings face scrutiny

A petition has raised questions about Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen’s reported shareholdings, while his declared assets total about B30 million against liabilities of B12.27 million.

Phuket underpass contractor faces B11.8 million penalty by Aug 20

Lighting work at all five underpasses is complete, but checks and other tasks remain on the delayed B48.4 million Smart City project.

Phuket PPAO president seeks action on migrant births at public hospitals

PPAO president Mr Rewat has asked the Labour Minister to review migrant-worker health insurance and tighten employment controls, citing pressure on Phuket’s public hospitals and services.

Nene Royal leaves Phuket for America's Got Talent live shows

Sixteen-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal has left Phuket for the live shows of America's Got Talent in the United States, with her performance scheduled for 25 August.

Luxury-led hotel competition intensifies in Phuket

Phuket had 47,195 hotel rooms by mid-2026, with luxury and upscale properties accounting for about 58% of supply, Knight Frank said.

Homemade firearms seized in Ratsada raid

A Phuket Provincial Administration special operations unit seized four homemade firearms and ammunition during a raid in Ratsada.

Man, 25, dies after car crashes into light pole in Phuket

Yingwisit Singhin, 25, died after his Phuket-registered Toyota Altis crashed into a light pole outside an apartment building.

TCDC Phuket launched to support local creators and heritage

The new Thailand Creative & Design Center: TCDC Phuket will serve as a hub for learning, innovation, business development and creative networking.

Phuket officials seek targeted measures after nine major crashes

A Phuket road-safety workshop examined crash risks and ways to reduce deaths and injuries after the province recorded nine major accidents during the period discussed.

UPDATE: Four Phuket shooting ranges inspected in Chalong and Rawai

Four shooting ranges in Chalong and Rawai were inspected on 19 August as Phuket’s province-wide checks continued; no violations or irregularities were publicly disclosed.