UPDATE: Phuket officials confirm no tsunami threat after Sumatra earthquake
Phuket authorities say inspections found no damage after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake off northern Sumatra was felt on the island.
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Phuket nightlife operators seek wider legal zoning
The Phuket Entertainment Business Operators Association has asked provincial authorities to expand designated nightlife zones so more businesses can apply for licences.
22-year-old Ugandan tourist drowns in Phuket villa pool
A 22-year-old Ugandan tourist drowned in a private villa pool in Phuket’s Kamala area early on 23 July, police said.
10 arrested in pre-dawn gambling raid in Kathu
Seven men and three women were arrested after officials raided an alleged illegal gambling gathering in Kathu early on July 23.
Phuket Airport launches White Airport 2026 safety campaign
The campaign includes inspections of public transport vehicles and urine drug tests for drivers serving Phuket International Airport.
Tourist allegedly offers Phuket taxi driver US$250 for sex
Dashcam footage shared on Instagram allegedly shows a male passenger repeatedly propositioning a female taxi driver in Phuket and offering up to US$250 for sex.
Foreign shareholders linked to 34.59% of Phuket’s registered firms
Officials say 11,078 of Phuket’s 32,024 registered legal entities have foreign shareholdings, while authorities are investigating higher-risk sectors and expanding islandwide surveillance.
Three Phuket students hospitalised after falling ill at school
A 17-year-old girl and two other students were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital after reporting breathing difficulties, muscle spasms and chest tightness.
Coin-operated washing-machine theft suspect arrested in Rawai
Police arrested a suspect identified only as “Mr Dick” in Rawai on 21 July after investigating two alleged thefts from coin-operated washing machines.
Phuket authorities refer 39 cases over alleged public-land encroachment
Authorities are pursuing cases linked to four key Phuket locations and checking hundreds of additional land-ownership records.
Sansiri plans 30 Phuket projects worth B40 billion over five years
Sansiri plans to launch 30 new Phuket developments worth about B40 billion between 2026 and 2030, targeting a cumulative local portfolio of B80 billion.