Australian woman dies after drowning in Phuket villa pool
A 45-year-old Australian woman died after being pulled from a three-metre-deep villa pool at Cape Yamu, Thalang, police said.
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Officials collected water samples after brown seawater was reported along about 1.5 kilometres of Patong Beach.
Sansiri targets B80 billion Phuket portfolio under five-year roadmap
Thai developer Sansiri plans 30 new Phuket projects worth B40 billion over five years, including seven launches in the second half of 2026.
Suspect disguised as foreigner steals B627,083 from Phuket exchange shop
Police are reviewing CCTV after a masked man entered a currency exchange booth in a Wichit shopping centre and took cash from a safe in about three minutes.
Thailand anti-corruption committee targets nominee landholding in Phuket
More than 4,000 Phuket-registered entities have been identified as potentially involving foreign nominees, according to the House anti-corruption committee.
BDI names five AI innovations for Phuket challenges
Five organisations have won BDI Hackathon 2026: PRO AT Phuket, with projects targeting traffic, waste, water management, vehicle compliance and tourism.
Layan leads Bang Tao’s new-build property demand as available luxury stock falls
Layan Green Park’s second phase recorded 24 transactions in the first quarter, while luxury condominium stock in Bang Tao fell 10.4%, according to a market report.
Police investigate B600,000 theft from Phuket currency exchange safe
Police are reviewing CCTV footage after foreign currency worth about B600,000 was stolen from a safe at a Phuket currency exchange business.
Patong lifeguards keep rip-current warning in place after 33 June rescues
Lifeguards rescued 33 swimmers caught in rip currents at Patong Beach in June and urged visitors to follow warning flags during the monsoon season.
Amorn Phuket Pearl announces marine conservation and eco-tourism strategy
The Phuket pearl producer plans marine conservation projects and educational farm tours while expanding its collaboration on the Miss World Thailand 2026 crown.
Two Patong hotel chefs arrested over alleged assault of intern
Patong police arrested two women accused of assaulting a 20-year-old hotel intern and forcing the trainee to eat uncooked rice.