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Phi Phi Islands from Phuket: Ferries, Day Trips, Maya Bay, Beaches and Where to Stay

Plan a Phi Phi Islands trip from Phuket with current ferry and speedboat costs, Maya Bay’s 2026 closure, the best places to stay, local boat tours, beaches, diving and practical drawbacks.

Phuket police arrest Myanmar national and seize more than 1kg of crystal meth

Police in Phuket arrested a Myanmar national and seized more than 1kg of crystal methamphetamine, along with a red-plated vehicle and drug-packaging equipment.

UPDATE: Three arrested as Phuket authorities seize more than B600,000 in illegal cigarettes

A joint Phuket operation on 6 August raided three shops, arrested three people and seized foreign cigarettes valued at more than B600,000.

Irish man, 28, found dead in Choeng Thale lake

Police are investigating after the body of a 28-year-old Irish man was found floating in a residential project lake in Phuket’s Thalang district.

Cherng Talay–Bang Tao rental demand grows as yields reach 8–12%, firm says

Foreign residents, relocators and remote workers are driving long-term rental demand in Phuket’s Cherng Talay–Bang Tao area, according to Plus Property.

Foreigners in Phuket can handle firearms only at licensed shooting ranges, report says

Foreign visitors and expatriates cannot legally own or possess firearms in Thailand, but may use weapons at licensed Phuket shooting ranges under supervision.

MP raises alarm over alleged use of Phuket rentals by Indian scam groups

Chaichana Dechdecho said groups of Indian nationals were allegedly renting properties in Phuket and Krabi for scam operations, calling for closer monitoring by police and immigration authorities.

Phuket hotel licence backlog cut to about 117 applications

Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasert said Phuket expects to clear its remaining hotel licence applications by September 2026 while addressing alleged influence and illegal business activity.

Thailand investigates alleged nominee network involving more than 100 Phuket companies

Deputy Interior Minister Polphir Suwannachwee says more than 100 Phuket companies may be linked to an alleged foreign-backed nominee network with reported revenue above B5 billion.

Man rescued after jumping from Sarasin Bridge in Phuket

A fisherman rescued a man who jumped from Sarasin Bridge before rescue workers took him to Thalang Hospital.

UPDATE: Phuket police arrest four over alleged nominee network linked to schools in Chalong and Rawai

Police say two Canadian nationals and two Thai nationals were arrested after an investigation into three companies operating private international schools in Chalong and Rawai.