Samkong Shrine deity procession draws crowds in Phuket Town
The Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine’s annual deity procession drew Thai and international spectators in Phuket Town on 13 October.
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Phuket police seize 22 modified vehicles in Vegetarian Festival crackdown
Police took 22 youths in for questioning and record-keeping after seizing modified vehicles near Saphan Hin during the Vegetarian Festival.
Kamala police officer found dead in pickup at market car park
A police officer was found dead in his pickup at Maphrao Market in Kamala on 12 October 2026, with forensic officers investigating the cause.
Phuket court jails three ‘Dragon Heart’ members over street racing and fireworks
Three members of a group called Dragon Heart were sentenced after Wichit police linked them to street racing, fireworks and public disturbances in Phuket.
Foreign tourist couple accused of shoplifting in Phuket
Two foreign tourists have been accused of stealing from shops in Patong and Rawai, although the allegations have not been confirmed by police.
Phuket flood pumps inspected as heavy rain warning issued
Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit inspected Phuket’s drainage infrastructure as officials prepared for possible flash floods and landslides.
Phuket among six airports affected as B5,050 flight charge is questioned
A Thai actor's B5,050 flight charge included airline surcharges and airport fees, while a separate proposed B1,000 departure tax remains under consultation.
Sapam and Bang Khu deity processions draw crowds in Phuket Town
Residents and tourists lined Phuket Town streets on 12 October as processions from the Guan Te Kun Sapam and Bang Khu Sam Kuan Tong shrines travelled to Saphan Hin during the Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket tops five-city cost-of-living comparison cited in Thailand expat guide
Phuket recorded the highest cost-of-living-plus-rent index among five Thai cities in a March 2026 comparison cited by a guide for expats.
Man dies after being thrown from pickup on Phuket bridge
A 20-year-old man died after a tyre burst caused a pickup truck to lose control on Thepsrison Bridge in Phuket Town, police said.
Phuket guitarist Nene Royal to balance school with music career after AGT win
Sixteen-year-old Phuket guitarist Rattikarn Amloy, known as Nene Royal, has won America’s Got Talent’s 21st season.