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Patong Police investigate jet-ski operator assault complaint involving American tourist

Patong Police are investigating a jet-ski operator’s complaint that he was assaulted by an American tourist after a dispute over alleged damage to rental watercraft.

Officials order halt to unauthorised excavation in Baan Phru Champa

Thepkrasattri officials suspended excavation work in Baan Phru Champa after finding three pits had been dug without approval under the Land Excavation and Filling Act.

Phuket launches 90-day anti-drugs campaign through Sept. 30

Phuket officials have launched a 90-day anti-drugs campaign running through Sept. 30, with police and other agencies targeting trafficking, local dealers and drug-related offenses across the island.

UPDATE: Belgian woman arrested at Phuket Airport with 31.7kg of cannabis

Thai authorities said they arrested a 21-year-old Belgian woman at Phuket Airport after finding 31.7kg of cannabis in two suitcases bound for a flight to Paris.

Phuket officials review petition in dispute over five coastal homes in Mai Khao

Phuket authorities are reviewing a petition and new evidence in an ongoing dispute over five residential properties in Ban Kho En, Mai Khao, with a preliminary conclusion expected by the end of July.

VRANDA to start Phuket luxury project transfers in July after nearly 70% of units sold

VRANDA said it will begin transferring ownership at Veranda Villas & Suites Phuket from July after selling more than 550 million baht, or nearly 70%, of the project’s total value.

Phuket restaurant owner disputes tourist’s claim of hair in tom yum after payment refusal

A Rawai restaurant owner said a foreign customer refused to pay after claiming he found a hair in tom yum, but she disputed the allegation and said she had never faced such an incident in more than 10 years of business.

Siam Seaplane plans Phuket facilities as regulatory hurdles slow launch

Siam Seaplane says it plans facilities at Bangtao and Makham Bay in Phuket and hopes to begin services in January 2027, but environmental rules have delayed its seaplane launch.

Phuket police arrest fugitive accused of abducting and assaulting ex-girlfriend

Phuket police arrested a fugitive wanted in Ranong after a woman accused her former boyfriend of threatening her with weapons, stealing cash, detaining her and repeatedly assaulting her.

Phuket extends hotel licence application deadline to July 10, 2026

Phuket hotel operators have until July 10, 2026 to apply for licences through a special Interior Ministry advisory clinic set up to help businesses comply with hotel regulations.

Driver charged after crashing into 23 road barriers in Thalang

Police in Thalang charged a 47-year-old driver after he allegedly crashed into 23 road barriers in Srisoonthorn, causing B89,700 in damage before leaving the scene.