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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.

Nene Royal leaves Phuket for America's Got Talent live shows

Sixteen-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal has left Phuket for the live shows of America's Got Talent in the United States, with her performance scheduled for 25 August.

Luxury-led hotel competition intensifies in Phuket

Phuket had 47,195 hotel rooms by mid-2026, with luxury and upscale properties accounting for about 58% of supply, Knight Frank said.

Homemade firearms seized in Ratsada raid

A Phuket Provincial Administration special operations unit seized four homemade firearms and ammunition during a raid in Ratsada.

Man, 25, dies after car crashes into light pole in Phuket

Yingwisit Singhin, 25, died after his Phuket-registered Toyota Altis crashed into a light pole outside an apartment building.

TCDC Phuket launched to support local creators and heritage

The new Thailand Creative & Design Center: TCDC Phuket will serve as a hub for learning, innovation, business development and creative networking.

Phuket officials seek targeted measures after nine major crashes

A Phuket road-safety workshop examined crash risks and ways to reduce deaths and injuries after the province recorded nine major accidents during the period discussed.

UPDATE: Four Phuket shooting ranges inspected in Chalong and Rawai

Four shooting ranges in Chalong and Rawai were inspected on 19 August as Phuket’s province-wide checks continued; no violations or irregularities were publicly disclosed.

Video reportedly shows tourist assaulted by nightclub guards in Phuket

An Instagram video reportedly shows a tourist being punched, kicked and struck with batons by nightclub security guards in Phuket’s Soi Bangla district.

Israeli ambassador seeks stronger protection for nationals travelling in Thailand, including Phuket

Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm urged closer coordination between Thai authorities and Israel after meetings with Surat Thani police and provincial officials.

UPDATE: Phuket investigates complaints over Israeli-run businesses

Phuket authorities are investigating complaints that Israeli-operated businesses refused to serve Thai customers and are checking for possible illegal nominee arrangements.