Phuket road safety workshop targets Safe System approach
Phuket officials have brought together agencies involved in road safety as the province reports 122 road deaths and more than 20,180 injuries so far this year.
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Phuket expects up to 150,000 visitors during Vegetarian Festival
Phuket expects 140,000 to 150,000 tourists and at least B1.4 billion in economic activity during the nine-day festival from Oct 9 to 18, 2026.
Phuket plans Pride Month 2027 as annual June event
A 33-member working group is preparing Phuket’s Pride Month 2027 programme, while eligible organisations can apply for Gender Equality Promotion Fund support by 31 January.
Phuket Town flood diversion project more than 70% complete
A B7.8 million project linking Tha Kraeng Canal to the Suan Luang reservoir is due to be completed by 1 January 2027.
Phuket reviews Patong Hill safety measures before heavier rain
Officials are examining traffic controls, drainage and road-surface improvements to reduce crash risks on the steep Patong-Kathu route.
Phuket prepares three-month anti-drug campaign
Authorities will target trafficking networks, high-risk areas and drug users from October to December, supported by a shared database.
Phuket’s first expressway planned to open in October 2031
The 34.60-kilometre Phuket Expressway is planned to open in October 2031, with its first phase expected to cut travel between Kathu and Patong from 30 minutes to five.
Phuket plans welcome for Nene Royal after AGT 2026 win
Phuket authorities are coordinating a homecoming celebration for 16-year-old Nene Royal after her reported victory on America’s Got Talent 2026.
Phuket plans homecoming reception for America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal
Phuket authorities are coordinating a reception for 16-year-old musician Nene Royal after she became the first Thai contestant to win America’s Got Talent.
Phuket gives Chabad Patong 30 days to remove unauthorised building additions
Authorities ordered the removal of unauthorised alterations at Chabad Patong and are checking imported goods and business records.
Phuket prepares welcome for America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal
Phuket is preparing to welcome home 16-year-old singer and guitarist Nene Royal after the provincial native won America’s Got Talent 2026.