Thalang police prepare for holiday traffic and road safety operation
Traffic police, emergency teams and partner agencies have assembled in Thalang for increased travel during the July 25-30 holiday period.
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UPDATE: Phuket authorities inspect Patong Chabad House over licences and land ownership
Authorities inspected the Chabad House in Patong on 26 July, examining licences, fundraising, religious use and land ownership arrangements.
Kathu police hunt three suspects after four motorcycles slashed
Police in Kathu are investigating the vandalism of four motorcycles outside a repair shop after CCTV showed three youths involved in the incident.
Four Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation
Officials said four of six cannabis shops inspected in Phuket Town breached legal requirements and would have their licences revoked.
Two killed in suspected drink-driving crash in Phuket’s Thalang district
A pickup truck driven by a 42-year-old Myanmar national allegedly struck several motorcycles in Thalang on 25 July. Two people died and three were injured; the vehicle’s Thai owner has given B100,000 to each bereaved family.
UPDATE: 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 rounds of ammunition and a firearm magazine were found in his luggage during screening.
Phuket nominee crackdown questioned over lack of action against facilitators
Authorities have arrested foreign suspects and pursued Thai nominees and companies in Phuket, but have not indicated whether lawyers, accountants and company agents are being investigated.
Phuket Town prepares Khao Pansa ceremonies and candle offerings
Phuket City Municipality has begun preparations for Khao Pansa, including traditional candle-making and ceremonies to present candles to six local temples.
Unlicensed cannabis shop in Wichit raided; goods worth B120,000 seized
A 22-year-old man was arrested after authorities raided an allegedly unlicensed cannabis shop in Wichit and seized cannabis products and equipment valued at about B120,000.
Phuket inspection finds three hotels operating without licences
Authorities found three unlicensed hotels in Phuket during an inspection linked to a wider investigation into suspected nominee business structures and foreign-controlled ownership.
Thailand arrests operators at five unlicensed Phuket hotels
Authorities arrested managers and operators at five Phuket hotels on 23 July 2026 after finding they were operating without hotel licences. Two properties are being examined over foreign shareholding.