Man found dead after falling into Bang Yai Canal
Dulkabpli ‘Bang Lee’ Bibanglod fell into the canal in Talat Yai early on 17 September and was found dead several hours later.
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Phuket real estate market leads Thailand in property value, AREA says
Phuket had B176.538 billion worth of residential property for sale in 2026, while 806 active projects across three districts contained 90,597 units, according to AREA.
Fire breaks out at Vachira Hospital maintenance room in Phuket
A fire at a maintenance staff office at Vachira Hospital was brought under control before police arrived. No injuries were reported.
Tourist allegedly flees Patong salon without paying B4,000 braiding bill
A stylist reportedly stopped a waiting van after a tourist allegedly tried to leave Patong without paying for a dreadlock-style hair-braiding service.
Thailand deputy interior minister orders probe into alleged Thalang checkpoint extortion
Thailand’s deputy interior minister has ordered Phuket authorities to investigate allegations that officials in Thalang demanded money from detainees in exchange for their release.
UPDATE: Meena Kondo remanded in Melbourne on two alleged drug charges
Meena Kondo remains in custody after her Melbourne case over alleged heroin in 12 tote bags was adjourned to 12 October; she faces two drug offences.
Israeli ambassador plays down protests after Phuket Rosh Hashanah event cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Thailand has urged cooperation to prevent Middle East tensions spreading to Thailand after anti-Israeli protests and the cancellation of a Rosh Hashanah dinner in Phuket over fears of violence.
Phuket governor inspects Patong drainage ahead of heavy rain
Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom inspected Patong’s drainage system after officials identified culvert mismatches and inadequate connecting channels.
UPDATE: Chabad House Patong begins removing unauthorised rooftop extensions
Chabad House Patong has begun removing unauthorised rooftop extensions under a Patong Municipality order, while other alterations, including the use of parking space, remain under review.
UPDATE: Thai Election Commission votes to refer 26 serving senators to Supreme Court over alleged Senate election offences
Thailand’s Election Commission voted on 14 September to refer 26 serving senators to the Supreme Court over alleged breaches of candidate-introduction rules linked to the June 2024 Senate selection; the referral is not a finding of guilt or disqualification.
UPDATE: TMD issues new Phuket rain and rough seas forecast for September 19–20
A later TMD forecast for September 19–20 puts thundershowers across 70% of the south-west coast, with isolated heavy rain in Phuket and Andaman Sea waves of 2–3 metres from Phuket northwards, above 3 metres in thunderstorms.