Man Frees Sea Turtle Trapped in Fishing Net at Layan Beach
A man freed a sea turtle trapped in discarded fishing net at Layan Beach in Phuket and returned it to the sea, according to a July 18 post by Phuket Times.
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Man rescues sea turtle trapped in fishing net at Phuket’s Layan Beach
A man rescued a sea turtle trapped in a discarded fishing net at Layan Beach in Phuket and released it back into the sea, according to a local Facebook post shared on 18 July 2026.
Phuket Authorities Arrest Five in Raids on Cannabis Shops
Authorities in Mueang Phuket arrested several people during raids on five cannabis shops and seized cannabis and related items valued at more than 2.9 million baht.
Former Phuket governor supports metropolis plan but warns of security and administration risks
Former Phuket governor Nirat has backed decentralisation but warned that abolishing existing provincial administration under the proposed Phuket Metropolis Act could create risks for national security, emergency coordination, public services and provincial revenue collection.
Phuket adopts One Health strategy to strengthen disease surveillance
Phuket officials are adopting a One Health strategy that links public health, livestock and environmental agencies to improve disease surveillance and emergency response. Officials said 91.
Artist Hub Thailand Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of August Beta Launch
Artist Hub Thailand has opened pre-registration for a centralized marketplace connecting Thai-based artists, vendors, event organizers and end-clients ahead of its free August and September 2026 beta period.
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Immigration Police seized more than 40 items worth over 500,000 baht and arrested a Myanmar worker on three charges during a raid on two cannabis shops in Phuket’s Kata Beach.
Thalang Police Arrest Man Accused of Stealing More Than 140 Pieces of Underwear
Thalang police arrested a 29-year-old man accused of stealing more than 140 pieces of women’s and men’s underwear, along with jewelry, wallets, identity cards and other valuables, in Phuket.
Tourist Fined After Driving Car Onto Layan Beach in Phuket
A tourist was fined after driving a car onto Layan Beach in Cherng Talay, Phuket. Police said the driver was charged with causing nuisance or disturbance in a public place, an offense carrying a penalty of up to 10,000 baht.
Thalang Police Step Up Fire Safety Inspections at Phuket Entertainment Venues
Thalang Police led a joint inspection of four establishments as Phuket authorities intensified fire safety checks at entertainment venues, hotels and restaurants following a deadly Bangkok fire.
Nine-year-old Phuket student wins two global coding titles in Rome
Nine-year-old Pawint “Pace” Phatthanavekin of True Coding School Phuket won two Global Champion titles and ranked No. 1 in the world in coding at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad Grand Final in Rome.