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Nirat outlines world-class tourist city vision to government trainees in Phuket

Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn told senior government trainees in Phuket that effective city management, transparency and sustainable development are key to building a world-class tourist destination.

Phuket opens hotel licensing centre as officials target thousands of unlicensed operators

Phuket officials have opened a two-week licensing consultation centre for hotel operators after the Interior Ministry said only about 800 of the island’s 5,000 hotel establishments hold valid licences.

Police say alleged affair with wife led to fatal shooting

Police say an alleged affair between a fitness trainer and a man’s wife led to a fatal shooting, though the source provides no further confirmed details.

Rawai beach project cleared of land encroachment

Phuket officials said a multi-agency inspection found no land encroachment at a Rawai beachfront project, though monitoring will continue as revised plans are submitted.

Phuket marine officials reopen Mai Khao waterway encroachment case

Phuket marine officials are reviewing new evidence from five Mai Khao homeowners in a waterway encroachment dispute that has remained unresolved since 2017.

Phuket governor backs proposal to raise hotel tax to 3%

Phuket governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn has endorsed a proposal to raise the provincial hotel tax from 1% to 3% to fund local development and tourism promotion.

TMD warns of heavy rain in Phuket as thunderstorms expected across 60% of area

Thailand’s meteorological agency has warned of heavy rain in Phuket, with thunderstorms expected across 60% of the province and rougher seas in storm areas.

Forestry orders demolition of 39 structures at Nui Beach

Phuket forestry officials posted a demolition order at disputed land on Nui Beach, naming an occupant known as Mr Singha and requiring 39 structures to be removed by July 9, 2026, before authorities move in and recover costs.

Former senator says Phuket governor transfer will not solve nominee and influence problems

Former senator Suradej Yasawat says transferring Phuket's governor and deputy governors will not fix the province's problems, and urges central police and DSI to investigate alleged influence networks and foreign nominee businesses.

Cherng Talay police investigate charity posts showing apparent rifle

Cherng Talay police are investigating Facebook posts under the name “Phuket Bangtao Charity” that showed a man holding what appeared to be a rifle while seeking donations.

Thailand's AMLO to auction seized superyacht Atlas in Phuket on June 23

Thailand’s AMLO said its June 23 Phuket auction of the seized superyacht Atlas will be its ninth public asset sale of 2026.