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UPDATE: Pattaya court denies bail in Huai Yai cases over deaths of Russian siblings and Thai family of three

Pattaya Provincial Court denied bail on 1 August 2026 in two related Huai Yai cases over the deaths of two Russian siblings and a Thai family of three, citing serious charges, severe potential penalties and flight risk. Two suspects were transferred to Pattaya Remand Prison.

Fire contained at three-storey restaurant building in Kata

A fire at a three-storey restaurant building beside a hotel in Kata was contained within about 45 minutes on 3 August, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

Phuket authorities launch forest-encroachment operation at eight sites

A multi-agency operation is examining suspected forest and public-land encroachment in Cherng Talay, Kamala, Rawai and Patong.

Kathu police arrest 14 over illegal fish-fighting gambling

Police in Kathu, Phuket, arrested 14 people accused of betting illegally on fish-fighting matches and seized B240 and six fighting fish.

UPDATE: British tourist Zakir Mahood found dead in Patong hotel room

Zakir Mahood, 41, was found dead in a Patong hotel room on 3 August after staff entered the room on his check-out day; police are awaiting post-mortem results.

White smoke blankets Phuket road after pickup truck breaks down

A pickup truck emitted thick white smoke on the road up Kata Hill in Phuket, startling motorists and prompting online speculation.

Phuket Fishing Port plans upgrades and regional seafood hub

Officials are considering infrastructure upgrades, rooftop solar panels and expanded seafood-handling capacity at Phuket Fishing Port in Ratsada.

Andaman Kreuphanich wins Phuket PPAO by-election with 3,019 votes

Andaman Kreuphanich secured the vacant District 4 council seat in Thalang after receiving all 3,019 valid votes cast in the Phuket PPAO by-election.

UPDATE: Rassada venue raided over alleged illegal hookah services; one arrested

A 31 July raid at a Rassada venue followed complaints about hookah and electronic-hookah services; one person was arrested and equipment worth approximately B130,000 was seized.

Phuket and Mongolia discuss tourism and trade cooperation

Talks at Phuket Provincial Hall focused on Mongolian tourism, direct flights and opportunities to expand Thai product exports.

UPDATE: Fire destroys hotel restaurant and spa building in Karon

A fire destroyed a three-storey building housing KIRI Restaurant and Pinewood Massage Onsen Spa in Karon on 3 August 2026; no injuries or fatalities were reported.