Phuket police arrest woman accused of selling unlicensed weight-loss products online
A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Rassada after police seized four weight-loss kits containing tirzepatide, bacteriostatic water and syringes.
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Russian driver fined over reckless BMW stunt near Surin Beach
A man believed to be Russian was fined for reckless driving after a video showed a white BMW sedan drifting in a crowded parking area near Surin Beach.
Phuket authorities begin process to revoke Wichit cannabis shop licence
Officials moved to recommend revoking the licence after an inspection found on-site cannabis consumption and missing tax and agricultural compliance documents.
Two Saudi tourists injured in Bangla Road restaurant clash
Two Saudi Arabian tourists were injured in a physical altercation involving security guards at a venue on Bangla Road, Patong, at about 2am on 8 August.
Thailand tops ASEAN in estimated civilian gun ownership as school shootings renew debate
Thailand had an estimated 10.34 million civilian-held firearms in 2017, the highest rate in ASEAN, according to the Small Arms Survey.
Phuket promotes island tourism in Russia and Belarus ahead of direct flights
A Phuket delegation held 540 business meetings in Belarus and Russia ahead of Belavia’s planned resumption of direct Minsk-Phuket flights in October.
More than 500 Phuket households face power cuts in land dispute
Residents of Pracha Samakkee Community have asked Phuket officials to intervene after the PEA issued notices warning that electricity supplies could be cut and meters removed.
Phuket officials to inspect alleged illegal foreign work and nominee businesses
Phuket authorities will inspect businesses suspected of employing foreign workers illegally and using Thai nationals as nominees, following a meeting with the Thai Mai Tonn group.
Seven dead, 15 injured in shooting at Nonthaburi school
Seven people, including a 14-year-old student identified as the gunman, were reported dead after a shooting at Depsirin Nonthaburi School. Fifteen others were injured.
Patong traffic delays reach nearly two hours as road upgrades stall
Traffic congestion in Patong is worsening, with delays approaching two hours and no long-term road improvements yet implemented.
Motive under investigation after fatal Nonthaburi school shooting
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on 7 August 2026 before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities also linked him to the deaths of his grandparents.