Three arrested and more than 500 meth pills seized in Rawai crackdown
Police arrested three suspects and seized more than 500 methamphetamine pills and a firearm during a drug operation in Rawai on 15 October.
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Phuket Provincial Court holds blessing ceremony at new B262 million courthouse
Phuket Provincial Court has moved to a new B262 million building on Chao Fa Rd, with 14 courtrooms and services including mediation and bail applications.
UPDATE: Phuket included in TMD heavy-rain warning through October 25
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain across parts of Thailand from October 18–25, with Phuket among 13 southern provinces listed for heavy rain on October 18.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Phuket as Andaman seas turn hazardous
Phuket is among the Andaman provinces forecast to receive heavy rain, while waves could exceed two metres in thunderstorms.
Ratsada signs flood prevention pact with seven agencies
Ratsada Municipality has signed an agreement with seven agencies to improve coordination, information sharing and emergency response for flooding.
More than 2,000 spirit mediums join Phuket Vegetarian Festival procession
More than 2,000 spirit mediums took part in the Jui Tui deity procession through Phuket Town on 16 October, as crowds gathered for the annual festival.
Airlines warn proposed B1,000 Thai departure tax could cost tourism up to B150 billion
Industry representatives say Thailand could lose B50 billion to B150 billion in annual tourism revenue if the proposed air departure tax is introduced.
Thai women among 16 arrested in alleged Hong Kong prostitution network
Hong Kong police arrested 16 people, including nine Thai women, over an alleged prostitution network. Thai police are tracing links to Thailand and warning jobseekers about overseas employment scams.
Phuket Andaman Sea waters face thunderstorms and waves above 2 metres
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms across the Andaman Sea on 15 October, with waves rising above 2 metres in storm conditions.
More than 500 spirit mediums join Phuket Town Vegetarian Festival procession
More than 500 male spirit mediums took part in Bang Neow Shrine’s deity procession through Phuket Town on 15 October, the sixth day of the 201st Vegetarian Festival.
UPDATE: Chinese national arrested in Phuket after 1,793-day visa overstay
A 55-year-old Chinese man identified as Mr Wang was arrested in Phuket after immigration checks found a 1,793-day overstay; reports differ on whether the rental room was in Karon or Kata.