PHIST 2026 in Phuket to focus on turning sustainability into profit
The 7 September event at Angsana Laguna Phuket will bring together more than 1,300 tourism and hospitality professionals.
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Myanmar man arrested in Patong over alleged B1.15m gold theft from ex-wife
Patong police arrested a 49-year-old Myanmar man accused of stealing gold jewellery worth B1,150,000 from his former wife.
UPDATE: 28-year-old Irish man identified after body found in Phuket lagoon
Authorities identified 28-year-old Irish man Scott John Revie Little after his body was found floating in a Laguna lagoon in Cherng Talay; the exact cause of death remains under investigation.
Best Night Markets in Phuket in 2026: Opening Days, Street Food and the Best Market in Each Area
Compare Phuket’s best night markets for street food, clothes and souvenirs, with current opening days, practical drawbacks and the strongest options near each tourist area.
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket as monsoon strengthens
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in parts of Phuket through 9 August, with flash floods and rough seas possible.
Swedish Interpol suspect arrested in Phuket over alleged fraud scheme
Police arrested a Swedish woman in Phuket after Interpol issued a Red Notice over her alleged involvement in a fraud operation that reportedly took more than B60 million from victims.
Phuket review identifies 1,752 companies with foreign shareholders amid nominee probe
A Thai parliamentary committee says 1,752 Phuket companies have foreign shareholders as authorities investigate the alleged use of Thai nominees in business and land ownership.
Phuket developer TITLE reports B2.004 billion first-half revenue, up 377%
Rompho Property said first-half 2026 revenue rose 377% year on year, with major Phuket project handovers and a B22.981 billion backlog supporting growth through 2028.
Foreign man filmed taking spirit house offerings in Phuket’s Karon area
CCTV footage shared online shows a foreign man taking food and a drink from a spirit house outside a home in Kata, Phuket.
Phuket police urged to intensify checks on foreign nominees and scam networks
Democrat MP Chaiyachana Dechdecho called on Police Region 8 and immigration authorities to monitor nominee structures and alleged scam operations in Phuket and the Andaman region.
Phuket tourism revenue reached B545.37 billion in 2025, governor says
Phuket Governor Chotinrin said the province welcomed more than 14.12 million tourists and visitors in 2025, while outlining a five-pillar plan to manage growth and its impact on residents.