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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…

Phuket Biennale tour wraps up ahead of handover to Rayong

The tour, held yesterday (Apr 22), started at Sukho Pavilion, Sala 4 Phak, led by Phuket Art Association President Anchalee Vanich Thepbutr, who guided the delegation of artists, organisers and officials to several…

Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk

The directive, issued to all relevant agencies and local administrative bodies, requires immediate action to inspect and restore the island’s drainage network to full working condition as Phuket enters the rainy season.

Elderly couple die after SUV crash in Krabi

Khlong Thom Police were notified at 2:15pm by Khlong Thom Hospital that two people had succumbed to severe injuries sustained in the crash on Phetkasem Rd, Moo 9, in front of Khlong Thom Ratsarangsarn School in Khlong…

Check 19 provinces in the North and Northeast to beware of 'summer storms'; in Bangkok, hot weather and rain in 10% of the area.

Check 19 provinces in the North and Northeast to beware of 'summer storms'; in Bangkok, hot weather and rain in 10% of the area. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Local residents and other visitors reported being disturbed by the noise and erratic behaviour on Thawiwong

A video capturing a group of foreign tourists on five motorcycles has sparked widespread criticism in Patong, Thailand. The tourists were recorded revving their engines loudly and honking their horns continuously while…

Russian tech CEO dies while visiting Ukrainian woman's luxury condominium in Thailand 🏢 Police in Phuket are

The tech entrepreneur reportedly fell from the eighth floor of a condominium on April 20 while assisting a Ukrainian woman with her move. CCTV footage captured the pair entering an elevator at approximately 2:31 pm…

Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis

Phuket, Thailand – A senior advisor to the Senate’s Subcommittee on Land Resources has sounded the alarm over Phuket’s escalating waste management crisis, warning of serious environmental and tourism impacts if…

‘Chaiwat’ proposes the 4th Army Region Commander set up a team to jointly resolve the forest encroachment issue at Khao Pak Tiam.

‘Chaiwat’ proposes the 4th Army Region Commander set up a team to jointly resolve the forest encroachment issue at Khao Pak Tiam. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Coconut or gold! Drama over 150-baht coconuts at Patong Beach versus farm prices of less than 10 baht

Coconut or gold! Drama over 150-baht coconuts at Patong Beach versus farm prices of less than 10 baht — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Foreign tourists slammed for abandoning rental motorcycles at Phuket airport

Two foreign men were seen abandoning rental motorcycles outside the passenger terminal at Phuket International Airport despite signs banning motorcycles and parking, drawing criticism online. The Phuket Times Facebook…