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Phuket’s 90-day crackdown reports 28 arrests and 15,789 ya ba pills seized

Phuket authorities say 28 suspects have been arrested and 15,789 ya ba pills, about 476g of crystal meth and four firearms seized since a 90-day anti-drug campaign began on July 7.

PM Anutin backs Phuket teen singer Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent journey

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged government support for Phuket’s 16-year-old singer Nene Royal after her America’s Got Talent audition surpassed 100 million views on TikTok.

Bumrungrad Phuket Promotes Seamless Healthcare Network at 2026 Health Expo

Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket and VitalLife Wellness Center Phuket showcased connected healthcare services and health technologies at Phuket Health Expo 2026.

French fugitive arrested in Phuket on Interpol Red Notice

Police in Phuket arrested 29-year-old French national Yanis Chirrane on July 2, saying he was wanted on an Interpol Red Notice requested by Luxembourg authorities.

Thai youth artist Nene Royal says she is from Phuket, ‘100% Thai’ after AGT attention

Thai singer Nene Royal said she is from Phuket and “100% Thai” as Thailand’s prime minister and tourism ministry backed her upcoming return to America’s Got Talent.

Nai Harn Lake redevelopment to restart with restricted access during works

Redevelopment of Nai Harn Lake is set to resume, with access restrictions during road, drainage and footpath works as local authorities target completion by March 2027.

Phuket beaches to be 'restored'

Thailand's environment minister says authorities will continue reclaiming illegally occupied beaches and forest land in Phuket, including two sites where court rulings ordered land-use certificates revoked and structures demolished.

UPDATE: Sea turtle rescued on Karon Beach in Phuket after entanglement in fishing net

Officials said a sea turtle rescued from discarded fishing netting on Karon Beach in Phuket was a green sea turtle with an injured left front flipper and was transferred to the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animal Rescue Centre for rehabilitation.

Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund

A two-day auction of special vehicle registration numbers in Phuket raised B45,018,586 for the Road Safety Fund, with the “KhorTor 9999” series attracting the strongest bidding.

American tourist remanded in Phuket over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator

A 24-year-old American tourist has been remanded in custody in Phuket while prosecutors prepare an assault case over the alleged beating of a Patong jet-ski operator.

Phuket governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims

Phuket Governor Chotinrin has ordered an investigation into social media claims that title deeds were being issued for about 2,000 rai of public land in Wichit, with officials saying no final boundary map has been approved.