Thailand expects 250,000 Chinese visitors during 2026 Golden Week, with direct flights to Phuket
Thailand expects about 250,000 Chinese visitors during the 2026 Golden Week period, with increased direct flight capacity including services to Phuket.
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Thai FDA warns Phuket consumers after B52 million unregistered peptide seizure
Thai authorities seized unregistered peptide injections and equipment worth more than B52 million in Nonthaburi after a parent raised concerns about an online seller.
UPDATE: TMD extends rain warning as very heavy rain is forecast in Ubon Ratchathani and Trat
The TMD has extended its rain warning beyond September 12-13, forecasting isolated very heavy rain in Ubon Ratchathani and Trat on September 14-15, with heavy rain in Ranong and Phang Nga.
UPDATE: Patong Chabad clarifies Rosh Hashanah dinner cancellation after protest
A later report says the wider Rosh Hashanah celebration continued after the 11 September protest, clarifying that the entire event was not cancelled.
Patong police arrest two and seize 280 meth tablets
Police arrested a 19-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man during a raid on a rental room in Patong, seizing methamphetamine and alleged drug-distribution equipment.
Phuket property market reaches B705 billion as holiday villas and condos take 52% share
Phuket has 90,597 residential and holiday-living units valued at B705.055 billion, with foreign buyers driving demand for villas and holiday condominiums.
Phuket draft climate plan targets emissions cut of more than 3.2m tonnes
A draft 2026-2050 plan proposes 19 measures covering clean energy, electric vehicles, waste management and other sectors to support Phuket’s net-zero goal.
DMCR checks progress of Racha Yai underwater sculpture reef
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is reviewing the engineering and environmental suitability of new sculptures planned for an artificial reef off Racha Yai.
Fire damages six of nine workers’ camp units in Pa Khlok
Six units at a workers’ camp in Pa Khlok were damaged by fire. No one was injured, and police are investigating the cause.
Patong restaurant owner reports B700 in takings as Israeli customers decline
A Patong restaurant owner said her takings fell to B700 on 10 September as police prepared security measures for a Jewish New Year event.
Phuket hosts regional workshop on stronger witness protection
More than 200 participants joined a Phuket workshop on witness protection, with delegations from five countries discussing cooperation and common standards for cross-border cases.