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UPDATE: Thailand-Indonesia trade plan sets dates for Bangkok-Jakarta and Bali-Phuket flights

Thailand and Indonesia are targeting US$23 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 as TransNusa schedules twice-daily Jakarta-Bangkok flights for August 6, 2026, and Bali-Phuket services for September 9.

Officials raid Rawai hookah venue and arrest two suspects

Officials arrested two people and seized hookah tobacco and equipment valued at more than B500,000 during a raid in Rawai on 3 August.

Phuket van criticised after following ambulance through red light

A van was filmed following an ambulance through a red light at Koh Kaew while the ambulance was carrying a patient to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Family appeals for help locating missing South African tourist in Phuket

Michal Gaziel said her brother Michael went missing while staying in Phuket and urged residents to report possible sightings to the foreign police.

Phuket blood centres set August mobile donation schedule

The Phuket Regional Blood Centre and Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank will hold mobile blood-donation clinics across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout August 2026.

24 Phuket businesses receive Rising Brand awards

Three businesses received Legendary Brand awards and 21 others were recognised under the Phuket Rising Brand 2026 programme.

Phuket lobster festival targets B200 million economic boost

The 11th Phuket Lobster Festival will run from 1-31 August, with organisers expecting more than 30,000 participants and at least B200 million in economic activity.

Foreign man chased from Phuket apartment building after alleged door-knocking incident

A video shared on Instagram reportedly shows a foreign man being chased from a Phuket apartment building after allegedly knocking on residents’ doors while intoxicated.

UPDATE: Phuket forest probe covers Big Buddha shops and Baan Krating Resort

More than 160 officials are inspecting eight Phuket locations from 3 to 5 August, while 4 August raids found most Big Buddha roadside businesses closed and included a probe of Nai Harn’s Baan Krating Resort.

Four European tourists arrested over alleged cannabis smuggling at Phuket airport

More than 30kg of cannabis, valued at nearly B2.6 million, was reportedly found in checked luggage bound for Paris.

Khai Islands Phuket: Khai Nok, Khai Nai, Tours, Prices and What to Expect

Compare Khai Nai, Khai Nui and Khai Nok, half-day tours, prices, departure piers, snorkeling, crowds, facilities and practical tips from Phuket.