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.
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UPDATE: Phuket cannabis operation suspends eight licences and revokes two in Patong
A 31 July enforcement inspection of 11 licensed cannabis shops in Patong led to eight licence suspensions and two revocations, with food-labelling breaches also reported.
UPDATE: Woman faces murder charge after 74-year-old mother-in-law killed in Chalong home
A 36-year-old woman reportedly faces a murder charge after her 74-year-old mother-in-law was killed at a house in Chalong, Phuket, on 1 August 2026; police detained her at the scene.
Phuket targets 20 August completion for tunnel lighting repairs
Phuket’s governor has ordered accelerated tunnel lighting repairs, stronger road-safety measures and increased surveillance at Sarasin Bridge.
UPDATE: Phuket remains under flood alert amid 70% thunderstorm forecast
Phuket remains under a DDPM alert through 7 August 2026, while a 5 August forecast put thunderstorms across 70% of the area and heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi.
NACC puts nearly B500 million in Phuket projects under corruption watch
Thailand’s anti-corruption commission has inspected three Phuket government-funded projects and called for tighter procurement oversight, maintenance budgets and long-term management plans.
Former Phuket MP urges government spokesperson to stop attacking People’s Party lawmaker
Thitikan Thitipruetthikul said Ploythale Laksameesangchan should explain progress against alleged grey Chinese and nominee activity in Phuket instead of criticising Phakamon Noonanant.
Phuket alcohol sales exemption remains unclear without official designation
Phuket has yet to receive the designation needed for a 2025 exemption allowing alcohol sales in designated tourism areas on major Buddhist holidays.
Phuket’s Kathu model helps 25 former drug users rebuild their lives
A community-based rehabilitation programme in Kathu district has supported 25 participants through treatment, vocational training and ongoing follow-up, according to Phuket public health officials.
Racha Island Phuket Guide 2026: Day Trips, Beaches, Hotels and Diving
Compare Racha Yai and Racha Noi, day trips, beaches, hotels, restaurants, snorkeling, diving, boat options and current costs from Phuket.