Phuket residents urged to check online investments after B260m weekly scam losses
Thai police recorded 6,060 online-fraud complaints nationwide from August 9-15, with women and people aged 21-30 among the most frequently victimised groups.
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Phuket teenager heads to America’s Got Talent live shows
Sixteen-year-old Phuket performer Rattikan “Nene Royal” Amloy has travelled to the United States to compete in America’s Got Talent live shows on 25 August.
Four improvised guns and 22 rounds seized in Phuket’s Rassada raid
A 21-year-old Thai man was arrested after authorities seized four improvised firearms and 22 rounds of ammunition in Rassada, Phuket.
Man arrested in Patong hotel with 903 meth pills
Patong police arrested a man after finding 903 methamphetamine pills, 11.73 grams of crystal methamphetamine and B70,000 in a hotel room.
UPDATE: DSI summons Phuket MP over alleged nominee property holdings
The DSI has summoned Phuket MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen to clarify his alleged role in companies under investigation for suspected nominee arrangements; Daily News reported an allegation involving B100 million in real estate.
Phuket Weather 2026-2027: Month-by-Month Guide from September to May
Plan Phuket from September 2026 to May 2027 with monthly rain, sunshine and sea conditions, plus the latest El Niño and TMD outlook.
PROUD says Phuket branded residence earns island’s first Fitwel certification
The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort has received a two-star Fitwel certification, with completion expected in 2027.
Thai police committee to seek DSI briefing on Phuket MP’s alleged nominee-company links
Thailand’s House Committee on Police plans to invite the Department of Special Investigation to explain allegations involving Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen.
Phuket MP Somchat reports B30 million in assets as shareholdings face scrutiny
A petition has raised questions about Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen’s reported shareholdings, while his declared assets total about B30 million against liabilities of B12.27 million.
Phuket underpass contractor faces B11.8 million penalty by Aug 20
Lighting work at all five underpasses is complete, but checks and other tasks remain on the delayed B48.4 million Smart City project.
Phuket PPAO president seeks action on migrant births at public hospitals
PPAO president Mr Rewat has asked the Labour Minister to review migrant-worker health insurance and tighten employment controls, citing pressure on Phuket’s public hospitals and services.