Phuket officials deny role in Bangla Road vape trade after 10 arrests
A raid across three parts of Patong led to 10 arrests over the alleged sale and possession of illegal e-cigarettes.
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Sirinat National Park visitor numbers fall 10%
Figures presented to the Sirinat National Park Advisory Committee showed a 10% fall in visitor numbers as officials reviewed park management and tourism services.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival processions to affect traffic from 11 October
Phuket’s nine-day Vegetarian Festival will begin on 9 October, with major processions and rituals scheduled across the island from 11-18 October.
Former Phuket judge removed over gross misconduct
A former Phuket judge was dismissed from government service for serious disciplinary misconduct while facing a corruption case linked to disputed land dealings.
Phuket included in Thailand’s B15.5bn disaster insurance plan
A nationwide insurance scheme approved by the Cabinet will cover about 30 million homes against floods, windstorms and earthquakes from 1 October 2026.
Thai Marine Phuket withdraws cases against Sondhi after apology, vows to pursue Sai Scott case
Thai Marine says it dropped criminal and civil cases against Sondhi Limthongkul after a formal apology, but will continue its defamation case against Sai Samut.
UPDATE: Co-worker arrested after Phuket airport shooting; personal conflict cited
Police have arrested a co-worker over the shooting death of a 32-year-old driver near Phuket airport; The Phuket Express reports that police linked the case to a personal conflict between the two men.
More than 1,500 weight-loss pens worth B5.5 million seized in Wichit
Police and public health officials seized more than 1,500 weight-loss pens and related products from a condominium unit in Wichit, Phuket.
Phuket officials seize illegal e-cigarettes in Bangla Road sweep
Officials seized illegal e-cigarette products and arrested several individuals during a late-night inspection in Patong’s tourist areas.
Fire destroys restaurant near Ao Yon beach in Wichit
A fire gutted Zodiad restaurant near Ao Yon beach on 18 September, causing preliminary damage estimated at more than B500,000.
Moroccan tourist injured after motorcycle crashes into taxi in Patong
A 24-year-old Moroccan tourist suffered a facial laceration after his motorcycle lost traction on a rain-slicked road in Patong and collided with an oncoming taxi.