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Phuket provincial clerk questions leaked disciplinary document, says case was already settled

A Phuket provincial clerk said a leaked disciplinary document was intended to damage his credibility, while records cited in reports show an earlier case ended with a 2% salary cut for three months.

Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ project continues, opening targeted for mid-2026

Construction and landscaping continue at Phuket Town’s former prison site, with officials targeting a mid-2026 opening for the new public park.

Phuket Pride Festival set for June 1-7 in Patong with equality and tourism focus

Phuket Pride Festival will run in Patong from June 1-7, with organisers promoting equality, diversity and the island’s standing as an international Pride destination.

Senate subcommittee backs proposal to make Phuket a metropolitan administration

A Senate subcommittee has backed a proposal to give Phuket metropolitan status, including direct election of a governor and greater control over local administration and revenue.

Police question Ghanaian man found sleeping at Wat Chalong in Phuket

Police in Phuket questioned a Ghanaian man after reports that he had been sleeping for several days inside Wat Chalong.

Video shows man behaving erratically on traffic island near Nai Yang Beach

A video filmed near Nai Yang Beach in Phuket on May 17 showed a man jumping and shouting on a traffic island, with a commenter saying he had seemed stressed lately.

Phuket Businesses Support End of Thailand’s 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Policy

Private sector leaders in Phuket have supported the end of Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay policy, saying a return to stays of about 30 days may cause only a manageable short-term dip in tourism.

Phuket startup ecosystem posts 85.9% growth in global rankings

Phuket recorded 85.9% growth in the latest global startup rankings, with the island identified as a key magnet for startups, investors and digital nomads.

Document shows Phuket provincial clerk given 2% pay cut over 26 gun permits and online gambling links

An Interior Ministry document shows Phuket provincial clerk Rungreung Thimabut received a 2% salary cut for three months over firearm permit approvals and links cited in an online gambling investigation.

Phuket recognized for state land rights verification work at NLPC seminar

Phuket Province received an honorary award in Bangkok for its work verifying state land rights and advancing land management operations.

Phuket airport receives Level 2 carbon accreditation

Phuket International Airport has been awarded Level 2 carbon accreditation, recognising measured emissions reductions and an upgrade from Level 1.