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Thai PM Refers Questions on Transfer of Two Phuket Deputy Governors to Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary

Thailand’s prime minister referred questions about the transfer of two Phuket deputy governors to the Interior Ministry’s permanent secretary, who also declined to comment.

Phuket boxing coach says foreigner returned home after road altercation turned violent

A foreign man believed to be British was injured after a confrontation with a Phuket boxing trainer in Chalong, with the man later returning home for medical treatment, according to reports cited in the source.

Thai environment minister vows crackdown to reclaim Phuket beaches by mid-July

Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin said Thailand will reclaim illegally occupied Phuket beach land, enforce court rulings and restore public access, with visible action expected by mid-July.

Thai interior minister cites report that Phuket deputy governor claimed he could move governor

Thailand's interior minister said he was informed that a Phuket deputy governor claimed he could have the governor transferred, as allegations of influence, bribery and internal conflict continued to swirl around the island's administration.

Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day

Phuket honoured blood donors on World Blood Donor Day and continued a province-wide campaign to boost blood reserves for local hospitals.

Five Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk overturns on Patong Hill

A tuk-tuk overturned on Patong Hill at 8:18pm, leaving five Omani tourists with minor injuries and prompting a negligent driving charge against the driver.

Phuket allocates B4mn for 2026 road safety projects

Phuket officials have confirmed B4 million in Road Safety Fund support for fiscal 2026 and reviewed new proposals aimed at improving traffic safety across the island.

Phuket vice governors transferred with immediate effect

Thailand’s Interior Ministry has transferred two Phuket vice governors with immediate effect after allegations involving Phuket officials were raised at a ministry meeting in Bangkok.

Foreigner allegedly armed with knife and pipe wounded in Phuket confrontation

A foreign national allegedly armed with a knife and iron pipe caused panic in Phuket on June 13 before being wounded in a confrontation with a local instructor, according to the source.

Thailand visa shift seen as unlikely to deter Indian travel to Phuket

Thailand’s planned end to 60-day visa-free entry for Indians is not expected to seriously weaken demand for Phuket, with travel operators saying visa-on-arrival should remain sufficient for most visitors.

Interior Ministry orders immediate transfer of Phuket deputy governor amid governor-removal allegation row

Thailand’s Interior Ministry has transferred Phuket Deputy Governor Theerapong Chuaychu to Nakhon Si Thammarat with effect from June 16 after a row over claims that he invoked authority to move the Phuket governor.