Ice cream vendor arrested after tourists assaulted at Kata Beach
A 30-year-old man was detained at Kata Beach after two tourists suffered minor facial injuries in an assault, Karon Police said.
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Phuket orders 48-hour alcohol sales ban for Buddhist holy days
Phuket has banned alcohol sales across the province from 29 to 30 July 2026, with limited legal exemptions for certain venues.
Thai Seaplane plans late-2026 launch on Phuket–Krabi route
Thai Seaplane expects to begin commercial operations between Phuket and Krabi in late October or early November 2026, subject to environmental and aviation approvals.
48-hour alcohol sales ban under way in Phuket and nationwide
Police have reminded businesses that alcohol sales are prohibited from 29 to 30 July, with limited exemptions for licensed entertainment venues, hotels and international airports.
Phuket revokes five cannabis shop licences after Talad Yai inspections
Officials say five cannabis shops in Phuket Town committed serious regulatory breaches, including allowing on-site smoking and failing to keep required records.
UPDATE: Body found after reported Phuket bridge jump
The body of a 33-year-old woman reported missing after entering the sea from Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge has been found on a beach in Mai Khao.
Phuket zoning overhaul could allow 15- to 20-storey buildings in red zones
Phuket’s draft city plan would raise development limits in some areas while tightening controls in conservation zones, prompting a rush for approvals before expected implementation in 2027.
Phuket records B263 billion in tourism revenue from 6.96 million visitors
Phuket attracted 6.96 million visitors and generated B263.01 billion in tourism revenue during the first six months of 2026, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Foreign tourists reported in street brawl in Phuket
An Instagram post published on 28 July 2026 reported a physical confrontation between two groups of foreign tourists outside an apartment complex in Phuket.
UPDATE: Phuket court issues warrant for Russian suspect in B600,000 currency theft
Police say a Russian national is wanted over the alleged theft of foreign currency worth about B600,000 from a safe at a currency exchange counter in Wichit.
Chlorine storage tank explodes at Phuket waterworks, situation controlled within an hour
A chlorine storage tank exploded at Phuket City Municipality’s waterworks on 28 July, prompting emergency crews to close nearby roads and spray water around the tank. Officials said water production was unaffected.