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Rayong fake donation allegations recall Phuket police-impersonation case

Men posing as immigration officers allegedly demanded B2,000 donations from Chinese residents in Rayong and took property from some homes, while a similar case led to two arrests in Phuket in December 2025.

Bangla Road & Patong Nightlife, Phuket: Bars, Clubs, Prices & What to Expect

A practical guide to Bangla Road and Patong nightlife: beer bars, live music, clubs by music style, prices, dress code, safety and late-night transport.

Phuket faces thunderstorms and rough seas as monsoon strengthens

Phuket is forecast to see thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain, with Andaman Sea waves around two metres and higher during storms.

Three arrested after reported gun threat in Rassada, Phuket

Police arrested three suspects and seized a Remington 870 shotgun after a reported confrontation between rival groups in Rassada.

UPDATE: South Korean man wanted under Interpol Red Notice arrested in Phuket

Thai authorities arrested South Korean national Mr Lee in Phuket over alleged drug trafficking and fraud after a 2,992-day overstay; biometric checks confirmed his identity under an Interpol Red Notice.

VRANDA targets up to B400 million from Phuket property in H2 2026

Veranda Villas & Suites Phuket began ownership transfers in July, with VRANDA targeting B300 million to B400 million in revenue from the project during the second half of 2026.

Phuket reviews more than 10,000 firearm possession licences

Phuket authorities are checking holders of more than 10,000 firearm possession licences as police continue to seize firearms in cases across the province.

Phuket ISOC official asks House committee to investigate alleged solar project corruption

A Phuket Internal Security Operations Command civil servant has asked a House committee to review an alleged energy-conservation project irregularity and what she described as an unfair investigation.

Phuket rider receives food order to abandoned prison with eerie delivery note

A Phuket food-delivery rider said he was startled after an order sent him to an abandoned prison and instructed him to leave food beside a wall for a named person.

Phuket lion cafe investigated after reported bite

Police and tourism officials inspected Lion Cafe Simba Estate in Chalong after social media posts alleged that a tourist suffered a bite during a lion-cub interaction.

Wichit police seize 10 modified motorbikes in late-night crackdown

Police seized 10 motorbikes during a checkpoint operation in Wichit early on 12 August 2026, citing loud exhausts and alleged racing modifications.