More than 500 spirit mediums join Phuket Town Vegetarian Festival procession
More than 500 male spirit mediums took part in Bang Neow Shrine’s deity procession through Phuket Town on 15 October, the sixth day of the 201st Vegetarian Festival.
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UPDATE: Chinese national arrested in Phuket after 1,793-day visa overstay
A 55-year-old Chinese man identified as Mr Wang was arrested in Phuket after immigration checks found a 1,793-day overstay; reports differ on whether the rental room was in Karon or Kata.
UPDATE: Phuket Town raid in Suan Luang seizes methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy
A Phuket Provincial Administration task force arrested one suspect and seized methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy, ketamine and ketamine-laced e-cigarette pods during a raid in Phuket Town’s Suan Luang area on 15 October 2026.
Wichit police investigate three electrical cable theft cases after arrest
Police are investigating whether a 32-year-old man arrested in Wichit is linked to three reported electrical cable thefts.
Phuket to host InterPride global Pride conference from Oct 28 to Nov 1
The InterPride General Meeting & World Conference 2026 will take place at a resort on Patong Beach, bringing together LGBTQ+ activists, advocates and Pride organisers.
Portuguese woman detained in Phuket after 1,807-day overstay
Immigration officers detained a Portuguese woman at a Ko Kaeo restaurant after finding she had overstayed her permission to remain by 1,807 days.
Phuket launches electric buses for Vegetarian Festival travel
Phuket has introduced electric buses to improve travel during the annual Vegetarian Festival and support its clean-energy transport plans.
UPDATE: Thai AirAsia expands high-season Udon Thani flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Thai AirAsia is increasing direct high-season flights to Udon Thani from Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Phuket, with discounts of up to 30% and group fares of up to 20%.
Phuket Marriott announces Christmas and New Year programme at Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach will offer festive dining, family activities and a New Year’s Eve gala at Tri-Trang Beach.
King Power anniversary celebration runs at Phuket venue from 12 to 18 October
King Power’s 37th Anniversary Delights & Surprises 2026 is being held at its Phuket and Rangnam locations from 12 to 18 October 2026.
Foreign tourist couple accused of shoplifting at Phuket stores
A foreign couple has been accused of stealing goods from stores in Patong and Rawai, although authorities have not publicly verified the allegations or confirmed any police complaints.