UPDATE: Freedom Beach remains closed after German tourist dies at sea
Phuket’s Freedom Beach remains closed to visitors, sightseers and swimmers while officials monitor dangerous monsoon conditions after a German tourist died at sea.
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More than 800 join disaster response exercise in Patong
A Phuket exercise tested emergency coordination, evacuation procedures, temporary shelter operations and public communications during a simulated Level 2 disaster.
Woman dies after bus and motorbike crash in Pa Khlok
A 60-year-old motorbike rider died after colliding with an MKR Transport bus at an intersection on Route 4027 in Pa Khlok, Thalang.
UPDATE: Phuket cannabis inspections lead to four licence revocations and seizure of 812 cigarette packs
An unnamed Phuket Old Town cannabis shop was found trading after its licence was revoked, while inspections of six establishments led to four licence revocations and a related Ratsada raid that seized 812 illegal cigarette packs.
Karon chosen as model area for Phuket landslide risk assessment
The Department of Mineral Resources will use Karon to assess landslide risks and develop measures to protect residents, tourists and critical infrastructure.
Phuket Marriott highlights meetings and wedding venues at Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, is promoting its event facilities, including a 3,780-square-metre beach lawn and venues for conferences, celebrations and destination weddings.
Thailand advances B450 tourism fee plan affecting foreign arrivals to Phuket
Thailand has endorsed a proposed B450 fee for foreign visitors, with a 30-day public hearing preceding possible Cabinet approval and air-arrival collection targeted for early 2027.
Phuket MP says 19 tsunami warning towers are operational
The 19 tsunami warning towers in Phuket are operating normally and undergo siren tests every Wednesday, according to Phuket MP Chaloemphong Saengdee.
Phuket waters forecast to reach 3-metre waves as heavy rain warning issued
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain across parts of Thailand’s South West Coast and waves of up to 3 metres from Phuket northwards.
Portuguese woman allegedly threatens Phuket taxi driver with knife over fare
A Portuguese woman reportedly refused to pay a taxi fare and threatened the female driver with a knife at a hotel in Rawai, Phuket.
Phuket sets 80% food-waste reduction target by 2040
Phuket aims to cut food waste by 80% across at least 50 local administrative organisations by 2040 as part of a wider sustainable-city initiative.