American child sex offence suspect returned to Alabama after Phuket arrest
Lance Michael Beck was arrested in Phuket on August 29 after US authorities sought help locating him. He now faces five charges in Alabama and is being held without bail.
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Fire destroys Zodiac Bar & Clubhouse in Wichit
A fire engulfed Zodiac Bar & Clubhouse in Wichit, Phuket, causing more than B500,000 in damage. No injuries were reported.
Government spokesperson urges Phuket MP to clarify alleged nominee property case
A Thai government spokesperson urged People's Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen to respond to a Department of Special Investigation case involving alleged nominee ownership of property and condominiums in Phuket.
Labour Minister targets Phuket workforce needs
Labour Minister Julaphan met Phuket officials, businesses and agencies to identify workforce problems and develop labour policies aligned with the province’s changing economy.
Four Points Phuket Patong combines 600-room resort with conference facilities
The Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort opened in 2020 as Thailand’s first Four Points property and offers accommodation, dining and conference facilities opposite Patong Beach.
Thailand investigates more than 11,000 suspected nominee firms in land probe
More than 11,000 companies are under investigation over suspected nominee arrangements for foreign investors, with land linked to the firms valued at B85 billion.
Foreign tourist arrested in Phuket after hotel disturbance over visa overstay
A foreign tourist was arrested in Phuket after police responding to a hotel disturbance found he had overstayed his permitted stay in Thailand.
Karon cannabis dispensary faces licence revocation after inspection
Officials inspected four cannabis shops in Karon, serving one with a licence-revocation notice and referring another for allegedly breaching permit conditions.
Indonesian fire haze reaches Phuket and southern Thailand
Haze from fires in Indonesia has reached southern Thailand, with PM2.5 in Hat Yai exceeding the government’s safe threshold and smog reported across parts of the city.
Phuket fair offers more than 1,000 jobs and free vocational training
A two-day fair at Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is offering jobs, free skills training, government services and market space for informal workers and independent entrepreneurs.
Phuket expressway projects worth B84.218 billion target 2031 opening
Thailand's Expressway Authority is advancing two Phuket projects, including a Kathu-Patong tunnel, with construction targeted from 2027 and both routes planned to open in 2031.