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South African tourist arrested after ammunition found at Phuket airport

A 27-year-old South African tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport after six bullets and a magazine were allegedly found in his luggage.

A 27-year-old South African tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport after six bullets and a magazine were allegedly found in his luggage, according to Khaosod English.

Sakhu police were notified by airport officials at about 10pm on 25 July 2026 after ammunition was detected in the luggage of a foreign tourist. Police then arrested the man.

Phuket to host Global Wellness Summit in November 2026

Thailand will host the 20th anniversary Global Wellness Summit in Phuket in November 2026, with discussions on medical advances, longevity, women’s health and wellness tourism.

Chao Fa West roadworks face 10-month delay as penalties near B3 million

The Phuket project was due to take 90 days, but completion is now expected around 10 months late, with about 200 metres of central divider still unfinished.

Phuket committee urges faster action on Sirinat National Park encroachment cases

A parliamentary committee says agencies should accelerate demolition orders, land-title reviews and boundary surveys in nine Phuket national park cases.

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