Phuket OrSor volunteers receive water rescue training for disaster response
OrSor volunteers from across Phuket have undergone water rescue training to support authorities during floods and other water-related emergencies.
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Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign to curb haze and raise farm income
Phuket has launched the “Green Gain Day: No Burning, Earn Income” campaign, promoting alternatives to agricultural burning that reduce haze and PM2.5 while creating new income streams for farmers.
Icelandic businessman accused of snatching taxi driver’s bag in Phuket
An Icelandic businessman has been accused of snatching a taxi driver’s handbag in Phuket, though he denies theft and says the incident was a misunderstanding.
Patong police arrest three suspects in copper wire theft case
Patong police arrested three suspects accused of stealing copper wiring and electrical equipment from abandoned buildings in the Patong-Karon area.
Thailand House panel steps up Phuket beach land probe
Thailand’s anti-corruption committee expanded its Phuket beach land probe while a separate House land committee said 39 structures at disputed Nui Beach have been ordered demolished by July 9.
More than 2,000 join Phuket City Pride 2026 parade in Phuket Town
More than 2,000 people joined the Phuket City Pride 2026 parade in Phuket Town on June 27, with organizers highlighting inclusivity, tourism and preparations for the Inter Pride conference later this year.
Parliamentary committee inspects Nui Beach over alleged forest reserve encroachment
A parliamentary committee inspected Nui Beach in Phuket as it investigates alleged encroachment into forest reserves, public land access complaints and enforcement of demolition orders.
UPDATE: Thailand removes Phuket provincial clerk from civil service pending bribery case
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration said the allegations against Phuket provincial clerk Rungreung Thimabut were not negligent or petty offenses and said the public prosecutor was not acting as his defense counsel in ordering him removed pending a bribery case.
Video shows tourist fight in Phuket after argument escalates
An Instagram video shows a confrontation between tourists in Phuket escalating from an argument into a physical fight as an employee tried to break it up.
Nam-ing Sutthida wins Miss Universe Phuket 2026 crown
Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra and will represent Phuket at Miss Universe Thailand 2026.
Phuket vice governor leads youth road safety training for 83 students
Phuket Vice Governor Romdon led the second round of a school road safety programme at Phuket Technological College, where 83 students received traffic law lessons and practical motorcycle training.