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Thailand orders legal changes to speed deportation of foreigners who break the law

Thailand's government said it will amend immigration law and related rules to speed up deportations of foreign offenders, citing delays caused by appeals, legal processing, documentation and coordination between agencies.

People’s Party MP alleges Phuket governor transfer was part of wider power reshuffle

A People’s Party MP has alleged that the transfers of Phuket’s governor and a deputy governor were part of a broader political power realignment in the province.

DOPA raids Patong hotel again over alleged unlicensed operation

DOPA officers raided Chateau du Village Patong Hotel on June 16, alleging it continued operating without a licence despite a previous prosecution earlier this year.

Two men arrested after suspected wire theft at Koh Kaew housing estate office

Two men were arrested at a housing estate office in Koh Kaew after police said they were found inspecting electrical wiring and carrying tools and copper wire. Both also tested positive for methamphetamine, police said.

Thai government orders fast crackdown on influential groups in Phuket

A deputy interior minister said the Thai government has ordered a rapid crackdown on influential groups in Phuket, where some people still do not fear the law.

Jatuporn says Phuket transfers reflect need for tougher action on entrenched local interests

Jatuporn Prompan said the transfer of Phuket's governor and two deputy governors reflected deep-rooted governance problems in a province shaped by powerful land and tourism interests.

Thai Cabinet transfers Phuket governor, appoints replacement amid internal conflict

Thailand’s cabinet has transferred Phuket Governor Nirut Pongsitthaworn and appointed Chotinrin Kerdsom as his replacement amid internal conflict tied to alleged abuse of influence and disputes over beach and land enforcement.

Phang Nga Launches Nominee Business Crackdown With 174 Firms Under Scrutiny

Phang Nga authorities have begun a broad enforcement campaign against suspected nominee businesses, placing 174 firms under scrutiny and prioritizing 15 high-risk cases after raids in Takua Thung and Thai Mueang.

Phuket studies widening of Highway 402 gateway road

Phuket is studying the widening of a 2.3-kilometre stretch of Highway 402 between Sarasin Bridge and Tha Chatchai checkpoint, with a design and impact study due in June 2027.

Reassigned Phuket governor says warning officials against illegal collections led to conflict

Former Phuket governor Nirut Pongsitthavorn said his warnings against illegal collections and unlawful conduct by officials helped trigger the conflict that preceded his reassignment.

Interior Ministry orders senior Phuket transfers amid complaints over influence and beach land case

The Interior Ministry has reshuffled senior Phuket officials, transferring two deputy governors and replacing the provincial governor after complaints about alleged influence and a beach land encroachment case.