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Deputy interior minister oversees Sirinat National Park land reclamation in Phuket

Deputy Interior Minister Polpeer Suwanchawee visited Phuket to oversee enforcement under the “Phuket Model,” including land title revocations, eviction orders and expanded checks in Sirinat National Park.

Patong police arrest seven Myanmar nationals in Ban San Fresh Market labor crackdown

Patong police said seven Myanmar nationals were arrested at Ban San Fresh Market on allegations including working without permits and violating Thailand’s foreign business law.

Demolition orders posted at resort in Phuket land case

Officials posted demolition and eviction orders at a resort in Sakhu, Thalang, after the Supreme Court revoked land rights over about 13 rai in Sirinat National Park.

Phuket MP denounces ‘sham’ anti-corruption efforts, urges structural reform

A Phuket MP told Parliament that anti-corruption efforts on the island were ineffective, saying entrenched extortion and governance problems remained unresolved despite official investigations and visits.

Two women arrested at Phuket airport with 32.1 kg of cannabis; probe expands to shop inspection

Authorities in Phuket said an investigation into the arrest of two women at the airport with 32. 1 kilograms of cannabis has expanded to a cannabis shop in Choeng Thale, where officials said a suspended licence, cannabis joints and infused snacks were found.

Russian cyber espionage suspect arrested in Phuket pleads not guilty in US court

Denis Obrezko, arrested in Phuket in a joint Thai-US operation last year, has pleaded not guilty in a US federal court after extradition to Boston.

Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket

Vietnam has opened an honorary consulate in Phuket, with the new office set to serve eight southern provinces and support cooperation, tourism and assistance for Vietnamese nationals.

Phuket warned of strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas from July 11

Phuket has been warned to expect heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas from July 11 to July 14, with small boats told to stay ashore and officials cautioning over possible flash floods and landslides.

Phuket restaurant owner says second dine-and-dash in a month forced one-day closure

A Phuket restaurant owner says a second dine-and-dash incident in a month, involving a group of 12 diners, forced the business to close for a day.

20-year-old driver arrested after fleeing Thalang checkpoint, police find gun in car

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Thalang after fleeing a police checkpoint, leading officers on a chase and allegedly carrying a homemade gun and ammunition in his vehicle.

Anchan Villas launches THB 1.4 billion Anchan Emerald project in Phuket

Anchan Villas has launched Anchan Emerald in Phuket, a THB 1.4 billion luxury villa development in Pru Champa with 46 private pool villas.