Phuket governor orders province-wide safety inspections after deadly Bangkok fire
Phuket’s governor has ordered inspections of entertainment venues, hotels and restaurants across the island after a Bangkok fire killed 27 people and injured 63.
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Thai authorities warn travelers after cannabis smuggling arrests at Phuket airport
Thai authorities issued a travel warning after several cannabis smuggling arrests at Phuket International Airport, saying passengers who carry bags for others risk severe criminal penalties.
Police seize 216,000 untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid, charge two suspects
Police in Wichit seized 10,800 packs of untaxed foreign cigarettes worth more than B400,000 from a rented room on Chao Fa West Rd and charged two suspects.
Drunk foreign man falls and is injured after climbing onto roof in Phuket
A foreign man was reported injured after climbing onto a second-floor balcony roof, moving around and throwing bottles before falling from a shophouse on Thep Anusorn Road in Wichit, Phuket.
Phuket inspection targets cannabis shop and suspected nominee businesses in Cherng Talay
Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwannachawi led inspections in Cherng Talay that found a cannabis shop operating despite a suspended license and triggered a wider probe into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket.
Phuket road crashes killed 92 and injured 14,109 in first half of year
Phuket recorded 14,109 road crash casualties and 92 deaths from Jan. 1 to July 4, with speeding, drink-driving and low helmet use identified as the main causes of fatal crashes.
Crowds pack Phuket market to watch Nene busk after AGT breakthrough
Crowds filled a Phuket market to watch singer Nene busk after the source said she had recently made a name for herself on the AGT stage.
Young couple arrested as police seize 216,000 smuggled cigarettes in Phuket
Police in Phuket arrested a young couple and seized 10,800 packs of smuggled cigarettes, or 216,000 cigarettes, after acting on a tip-off in tambon Vichit.
Phuket governor urges Red Cross to add stronger cultural focus to activities
Phuket Governor Chotinrin has urged the provincial Red Cross to combine charity work with stronger promotion of local heritage, including Thai-Chinese traditions and Baba-Nyonya culture.
Phuket reviews B38.097mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Phuket officials reviewed fiscal 2027 budget proposals worth B38.097 million covering 11 projects and 61 activities ahead of parliamentary consideration.
UPDATE: Minister orders legal action after two Patong hotels found operating without licenses
Deputy Interior Minister Polpee Suwanachawi ordered legal action after two Patong hotels were found operating without business licenses or construction permits, while another hotel is being examined over suspected nominee ownership.