Thailand flags 33 tourism firms, including in Phuket, in nominee crackdown
Thai authorities said inspections in Phuket and four other provinces flagged 33 tourism businesses for possible nominee activity, with four tour business licences revoked.
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Three arrested over Khao Daeng protected land encroachment in Rawai
Officials arrested three people during a Thursday inspection of protected public land in Khao Daeng, Rawai, where they were allegedly clearing and dividing the area into plots.
Phuket underpass contractor seeks waiver as late penalties top B7mn
Phuket officials said late-completion penalties on a delayed underpass systems project have exceeded B7 million, with no waiver approved as the contractor seeks relief.
Legal action launched against two Mai Khao waterfront homes after inspection
Phuket officials have launched legal action against the owners of two Mai Khao homes after finding unauthorised additions during a new inspection of five disputed waterfront properties.
Phuket schools receive anti-corruption education awards at provincial meeting
Phuket honoured nine schools and educational institutions for their work on anti-corruption education during a provincial committee meeting on June 30.
Phuket revokes visa of Ghanaian man after public complaints, moves to deport him
Phuket immigration has revoked the visa of a 37-year-old Ghanaian man and placed him in custody for deportation after repeated public complaints about intoxication, harassment and disturbances.
UPDATE: Phuket immigration revokes British man’s visa after alleged assault on tuk-tuk driver in Patong
Phuket immigration authorities revoked the visa of a 33-year-old British man accused of assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong and said deportation proceedings will follow.
Vietnam Airlines launches direct Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket service
Vietnam Airlines has launched direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket, with the inaugural service arriving on July 2 carrying 152 passengers.
Thai voice actor Na Toi Sembe says Phuket property project owner has proposed new debt settlement plan
Veteran Thai voice actor Na Toi Sembe said he has not yet been repaid in an alleged Phuket property investment fraud case, though the project owner has proposed a new debt settlement plan.
Phuket hotels slash rates as weak low-season demand drags occupancy to 30-40%
Phuket hotels say the island is enduring its weakest low season in six to seven years, with occupancy down to 30-40% and room rates cut by as much as 80% amid weak European demand, soft Chinese and Middle East markets, and high airfares.
Thai police warn travelers not to carry strangers’ bags or risk 15-year jail term
Thailand’s Narcotics Suppression Bureau warned travelers not to carry bags or packages for strangers at airports, saying offenders can face up to 15 years in prison and a 1.5 million baht fine.