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Immigration crackdown leads to arrests in Phuket as Thailand tightens border security

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said special operations in tourist communities led to dozens of arrests in Phuket as part of a wider crackdown on transnational crime, illegal work and scam activity.

Authorities Raise Red Flag Warning After Portuguese Man-of-War Found in Krabi Parks

Thai park authorities raised red flag warnings and swimming bans in affected Krabi areas after Portuguese man-of-war were found at Mu Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi Don.

Phuket delegation promotes island’s MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Phuket officials and tourism representatives attended IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to promote the island’s readiness for major MICE events and strengthen its global market profile.

Silhouette by The Zero Phuket holds groundbreaking ceremony in Nai Yang

Silhouette by The Zero Phuket has broken ground on its EIA-approved low-density residential development in Nai Yang, with construction now underway.

Phuket stages World Environment Day event at Saphan Hin

Phuket officials and partner organisations held a World Environment Day event at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town, bringing together public agencies, students and community groups to promote environmental awareness and climate action.

Body of missing Myanmar fisherman found off Patong coast

Police in Patong are investigating after the body of a missing 30-year-old Myanmar fisherman was found floating off Paradise Beach on Tuesday evening.

Navy-led dive teams remove 125kg of marine debris off Racha Noi

Navy-led dive teams removed 125kg of marine debris, including discarded fishing gear and general waste, from the seabed at Koh Racha Noi off Phuket during a conservation campaign on May 31.

Overnight closures at three Phuket underpasses extended to June 14

Nightly closures at Phuket’s Bang Khu, Samkong and Darasamut underpasses have been extended from 8pm to 6am through June 14 as Smart City monitoring and electrical upgrades continue.

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 set for June 1-7 in Patong

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 is scheduled for June 1-7 in Patong, featuring a diversity forum, a transgender beauty pageant and a closing parade at Patong Beach.

Centara launches new villa retreat experience in Karon, Phuket

Centara Karon Villas Phuket has launched a new villa retreat in Karon, offering private pool villas, modern tropical design and access to Centara Karon Resort Phuket facilities.

Fire tears through Phuket worker camp, forcing more than 500 to flee

A fire at a worker camp in Phuket's Thalang district forced more than 500 residents to flee after midnight, with firefighters taking over an hour to control the blaze.