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"North and Northeast on alert for 'summer storms'; check 33 provinces for thunderstorms; Bangkok weather hot at 36-39°C"

'North and Northeast on alert for 'summer storms'; check 33 provinces for thunderstorms; Bangkok weather hot at 36-39°C' — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Debt hike a ‘last resort’

Mr Ekniti, also a deputy prime minister, said on Wednesday (Apr 22) the government would first prioritise reallocating expenditure within the 2026-2027 fiscal budgets before contemplating any increase in the debt…

Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified

One-year renewable visas are now available for foreigners who purchase condominiums valued at B3 million or more, or rent housing at a minimum of B85,000 per month, reports the

Thailand-China robotic surgery a first

The procedure connected Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital in Bangkok with West China Hospital in Chengdu, more than 2,000 kilometres away, reports the

Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan

Phuket — Phuket is stepping up its waste management strategy as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, a surge fueled by urban growth and the island’s thriving tourism industry. Provincial leaders say the challenge…

Woman from Phuket Found Dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotel Room Under Suspicious Circumstances

Nakhon Si Thammarat – Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat are investigating the suspicious death of a 31‑year‑old woman found inside a hotel room late Wednesday night. Authorities identified the deceased as Ms. Kimyong…

General: Royal Gazette Announces Appointment of Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Phuket Province, April 23, 2026 | 17:52

General: Royal Gazette Announces Appointment of Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Phuket Province, April 23, 2026 | 17:52 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY VISA: B3M Condo Rules Clarified, Hotel Murder Manhunt || April 23

VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY VISA: B3M Condo Rules Clarified, Hotel Murder Manhunt || April 23 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

TikTok video of 150 baht coconut in Phuket divides Thai internet

A foreign TikToker recently posted about the price of a coconut on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday, April 22, pointing out the upcharge in tourist areas, which were met with mixed reactions as debates raged on in the…

Phuket woman found dead in Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel, suspect sought

Officers at Mueang Nakhon Sri Thammarat Police Station were alerted to the incident at 9:10pm last night (Apr 22), after receiving a report that a woman had been found unconscious inside a room at the Nuan Khon Hotel in…

Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns

Speaking after officially opening the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 (GSTC 2026) at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, Mr Surasak confirmed that multiple agencies had raised concerns during the trial period of the…