Foreign tourists steal guitar from parked motorbike in Karon
The incident occurred at about 2:30am on Thainai Rd, opposite the home of a local village headman and near the Beyond Surf Kata Phuket.
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GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
Held from Apr 21-24, the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC) brought together more than 500 delegates from over 50 countries, positioning Phuket once again at the centre of global efforts to drive…
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Authorities are now working on details and timing of the “Thai Help Thai Plus” programme to ease citizens’ financial burden, Mr Paradorn said yesterday (Apr 23).
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa launches special offers to boost tourism
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa launches special offers to boost tourism — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Australian tourist accused of assault Phuket hotel’s staff
PHUKET — 24 April 2026, A 33-year-old Australian tourist has been accused of assaulting a hotel employee in Patong after being confronted during a disturbance, police said. The incident occurred at about 2:15 at a hotel…
Phuket Governor Orders Urgent Inspection of Tri Trang Beach Over Social Media Concerns About Pollution, Says It's an Old Photo and Water Remains Clear and Clean
Phuket Governor Orders Urgent Inspection of Tri Trang Beach Over Social Media Concerns About Pollution, Says It's an Old Photo and Water Remains Clear and Clean — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
"North and Northeast on alert for 'summer storms'; check 33 provinces for thunderstorms; Bangkok weather hot at 36-39°C"
'North and Northeast on alert for 'summer storms'; check 33 provinces for thunderstorms; Bangkok weather hot at 36-39°C' — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Mr Ekniti, also a deputy prime minister, said on Wednesday (Apr 22) the government would first prioritise reallocating expenditure within the 2026-2027 fiscal budgets before contemplating any increase in the debt…
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
One-year renewable visas are now available for foreigners who purchase condominiums valued at B3 million or more, or rent housing at a minimum of B85,000 per month, reports the
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
The procedure connected Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital in Bangkok with West China Hospital in Chengdu, more than 2,000 kilometres away, reports the
Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan
Phuket — Phuket is stepping up its waste management strategy as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, a surge fueled by urban growth and the island’s thriving tourism industry. Provincial leaders say the challenge…