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Backlash grows after 2 foreigners walk naked on Phuket road

Two foreign tourists were seen walking naked along a road in the Kata-Laemsai area of Phuket yesterday, April 28, prompting criticism of local police and officials over their response to the incident. Images of the…

Cabinet backs B6.4bn Phuket Health Hub project through 2030

The four-year project will run from fiscal year 2027 to 2030 and is aimed at strengthening healthcare services, addressing personnel shortages and reducing the need to transfer patients with complex conditions outside…

Phuket-Phang Nga water project runs ahead of schedule, officials say

The update was delivered at the 4th/2026 meeting of Phuket’s Joint Public-Private Sector Committee (JPC) at Provincial Hall last week chaired by Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn.

Man arrested in Karon with protected slow loris after photo complaints

Officials from the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, supported by Karon Police, local administrative officers and Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee, moved in on the suspect on Apr 27 following complaints about illegal…

Summer storms to hit North and Northeast; Phuket faces scattered rain

Summer storms to hit North and Northeast; Phuket faces scattered rain — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Thailand eyes B1,000 departure levy on outbound Thai travelers

Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said yesterday (Apr 27) that the existing Emergency Decree on Departure Levy BE 2526 (1983) allows the collection of the exit fee.

Tour operators seek CAAT help as flight cancellations trigger refund crisis

Last week, the association submitted a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) requesting assistance for both tour companies and travellers affected by abrupt flight cancellations, reports the

Australia to tax tech giants unless they strike news payment deals

Traditional media companies around the world are in a battle for survival as readers increasingly consume their news on social media.

Officials warn over Phuket property ads touting '0% tax' for foreigners

The warning, issued by the Anti-Fake News Center (AFNC) on Sunday (Apr 26), follows an investigation into a foreign real estate investor and financial content creator promoting overseas property opportunities. Officials…

Seized timber moved from Ranong forest as Phuket-linked land holdings probed

Seized timber moved from Ranong forest as Phuket-linked land holdings probed — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Man Arrested in Karon After Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Wildlife Case

Man Arrested in Karon After Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Wildlife Case — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.