TransNusa begins direct Bali-Phuket service with full inaugural flight
TransNusa’s first Bali-Phuket flight arrived with 174 passengers on 9 September, with daily service scheduled to begin on 3 October.
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Thalang police conduct active-shooter drill at Phuket school
Police, teachers, students and medical volunteers took part in a “run, hide, fight” emergency response exercise at Ban Khok Wat Mai School.
UPDATE: Chabad Patong Rosh Hashanah event reportedly cancelled after Patong protest
Authorities monitored a peaceful protest near Chabad Patong on 11 September 2026; The Phuket Express reported about 400 protesters, while Nation, citing The Times of Israel, reported more than 500. Reports said the planned Rosh Hashanah celebration was cancelled after Israeli security concerns.
Around 300 protest Chabad House Patong Rosh Hashanah event in Phuket
About 300 Buddhist and Muslim residents gathered in Patong to oppose a Chabad House religious event, which authorities approved with attendance capped at 800.
Sondhi leads Bangkok protest as campaign raises Phuket Chabad concerns
Sondhi Limthongkul led a protest outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok on 10 September, calling for scrutiny of land holdings and Chabad centres amid Phuket-related concerns.
Phuket governor responds to removal calls as Patong taxi knife incident reported
A Phuket News video report said the Phuket governor had responded to calls for his removal and reported that a Patong taxi driver pulled a knife on an app-based cab driver.
UPDATE: More than 500 protesters rally outside Chabad House over Jewish New Year event in Patong
More than 500 protesters reportedly joined a Save Phuket rally against a Jewish New Year event outside Chabad House in Patong on 11 September 2026; the earlier expected turnout was about 200.
American wanted in Texas arrested by Phuket Immigration police
A 48-year-old American wanted in Texas over an alleged family assault has been arrested in Talad Nuea, Phuket.
Phuket Immigration detains US national wanted under Interpol Red Notice
Phuket Immigration detained a US national known as Brad after finding him in Mueang Phuket district and revoked his permission to remain in Thailand.
Chabad Patong rejects claims Jewish New Year event was a baptism ritual
A Chabad Patong representative said a gathering in Patong was a traditional Jewish New Year observance and denied claims of a baptism ritual or hidden business activity.
Phuket airport rules out Sept 17 rollout of automated passport gates
Phuket Airport Immigration says the ABC arrival system will not expand to 33 countries on Sept 17 because installation and required approvals remain incomplete.