Phuket police arrest 11 in illegal cockfighting raid
Phuket City Police arrested 11 people and seized two fighting roosters during a raid on an alleged illegal cockfighting venue in Soi King Kaew 6.
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RISE 2026 event to focus on women’s leadership in Thailand’s hospitality sector
The RISE 2026 event will bring hospitality leaders together at SAii Laguna Phuket on 3 September to address women’s representation in senior roles.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Phuket? Villas, Condos, Land & Nominee Risks
Foreigners can own qualifying Phuket condos but generally not land. Learn how villa leases, freehold, Thai companies, nominee risks, rentals and due diligence work.
UPDATE: Phuket inspects nine motorbike-rental businesses in nominee crackdown
Phuket officials inspected nine motorbike-rental businesses in Karon on 17 August 2026 as part of a wider nominee-business crackdown; the government report recorded no arrests, charges or seizures.
CCTV shows foreign woman urinating at Karon beachwear shop doorway
Footage posted by Phuket Times shows a foreign woman urinating at the entrance of a beachwear shop in Karon before walking away.
Dugong safeguards to impose boat and fishing controls at three Phuket areas
Rassada and Bang Rong piers will be subject to boat-speed controls, while Pa Khlok–Tang Khen is designated for fishing-gear changes under a six-month Andaman conservation programme.
UPDATE: Fans pack Phuket market for Nene Royal farewell concert
Fans packed Phuket’s Naka Market on 16 August for Nene Royal and Ozone’s farewell concert before the 16-year-old singer leaves for the United States on 25 August for America’s Got Talent Season 21’s Live Shows.
Foreign beggar accused of spitting at Phuket travel agency worker
A foreign woman allegedly spat at a Thai employee after being asked to stop approaching customers for money at a travel agency in Patong.
Phuket singer Nene Royal to perform in America’s Got Talent quarterfinals
Sixteen-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist Nene Royal is scheduled to perform in the America’s Got Talent quarterfinals at 7am Thailand time on 26 August.
Court allows Nui Beach demolition order to proceed during legal challenge
The Phuket Administrative Court rejected a request to halt the demolition and eviction order at Nui Beach while it considers whether the action was lawful.
French tourist dies in Bang Tao Beach drowning
A French tourist was pronounced dead after rescue teams pulled him from the water at Bang Tao Beach, police said.