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Burglary at Kathu house leaves valuables worth more than B3 million missing

Police said a house in Kathu was broken into while the owner was abroad, with 33 baht-weight of gold bars, 7 baht-weight of gold jewellery and cash worth more than B3 million reported stolen.

PPHO says Phuket tourism video showing alcohol does not break advertising law

Phuket health officials said a tourism video showing drinks in Phuket Old Town is acceptable because it promotes the destination, not alcohol sales or brands.

Police track motorcycle owner after tourist seen trying to remove wheel lock in Phuket

Police recorded a motorcycle’s details and tracked its owner after a tourist was seen trying to remove a police wheel lock from a bike parked in a no-parking zone in Phuket.

Video shows foreign tourists brawling outside cannabis shop in Phuket’s Karon district

A social media video published on 7 June showed foreign tourists fighting outside a cannabis boutique in Phuket’s Karon district, with no official report yet released on the incident.

Foreign tourist couple criticised over provocative tuk-tuk video in Phuket

A video shared on June 9 showed a foreign tourist couple behaving provocatively inside a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting online backlash and calls for police action.

Thailand pushes Krabi-Phuket seaplane trial flights by year-end

Thailand plans to trial seaplane flights between Krabi and Phuket later this year, with Krabi chosen as the pilot area for services along the Andaman coast.

Floating pier planned at Sirinat National Park to ease Phuket airport road traffic

A floating pier is planned at Sirinat National Park in Phuket to give airport travellers a sea route alternative and help ease chronic road congestion.

Phuket tuk tuk driver says valuables worth more than 300,000 baht were stolen after passenger gave him coffee

A Phuket tuk tuk driver told police that valuables worth more than 300,000 baht were stolen after a female passenger allegedly gave him coffee that left him unconscious.

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 opens with Patong parade to promote equality and inclusion

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 began on June 7 with a parade through Patong and Bangla Road as officials promoted equality, inclusion and Phuket’s position as a global Pride destination.

Rescuers capture python from school housing in Phuket Town

A python was safely removed from school accommodation in Phuket Town after rescuers broke through a wall to reach the snake concealed inside the building.

Patong Pride parade draws thousands at Phuket Pride Festival 2026

Thousands attended the Patong Pride parade at Phuket Pride Festival 2026, with organisers saying more than 40 groups joined the largest procession of its kind on the island to date.