Phuket nine-year-old wins two world coding titles in Rome
Phuket Grade 3 student Pavin “Pace” Pattanavekin, nine, won two world coding titles and a global No. 1 ranking at the International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad in Rome.
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Rungruang denies Phuket bribery allegation and files complaints against accusers
Rungruang has denied demanding a B1 million payment over a disputed Cherng Talay land matter and said he filed criminal complaints against the alleged accuser and a senior DOPA official.
Phuket nine-year-old wins two first-place awards at coding Olympiad in Rome
Pavin “Pace” Pattanavekin, a nine-year-old Grade 3 student from True Coding School Phuket, won two first-place awards at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad Grand Final in Rome.
Thailand Orders Legal Action Over Alleged Encroachment in Phuket Reserved Forest
Thai authorities arrested people accused of clearing 1 rai, 3 ngan and 22 square wah of reserved forest land and constructing a building in Karon, Phuket. The ministry ordered legal action and plans to seek a court demolition order.
Five Phuket drug operations seize 5,352 meth pills and 363.76g of crystal meth
Authorities seized 5,352 ya bah pills and 363.76g of crystal meth in five Phuket drug operations conducted from July 11 to 16, with arrests reported in Thalang, Kathu and Koh Kaew.
Phuket governor honours student musician Nene after America’s Got Talent success
Phuket Governor Chotinrin has honoured student musician Nene after her America’s Got Talent audition received four Yes votes and attracted more than 100 million TikTok views.
Phuket Nine-Year-Old Wins Two World Coding Titles
A nine-year-old Grade 3 student from Phuket has won two world titles at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad and Coding Olympiad in Rome, competing against more than 38,000 contestants from 153 countries.
Phuket underpass closures extended through July 31 as contractor faces B9.8m in penalties
Nightly closures at Phuket’s Bang Khu, Samkong, Darasamut and Chalong underpasses will continue through July 31 as a delayed Smart City traffic project proceeds. The contractor has already incurred B8. 3 million in penalties, which could rise to B9. 8 million.
Phuket Governor Honors Young Musician Nene Royal for International Achievements
Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom has honored 16-year-old musician Nene Royal for her international achievements, including advancing on America’s Got Talent after receiving four “Yes” votes.
Phuket Authorities Seize 23 Jet Skis and Fine Illegal Operators Up to 10,000 Baht
Phuket authorities seized 23 jet skis and fined illegal operators the maximum 10,000 baht per case after finding vessels being used without proper licenses.
Myanmar Man Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Food Delivery Work
Phuket Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of working illegally as a motorcycle food delivery rider. He was detained at about 2:10 p.m. on July 15 and transferred to investigators for legal proceedings.