Phuket fair offers more than 1,000 jobs and free vocational training
A two-day fair at Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is offering jobs, free skills training, government services and market space for informal workers and independent entrepreneurs.
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Tourist refuses B40 Phuket ride fare after trip, video shows
A foreign tourist allegedly refused to pay a motorcycle rider after a B40 ride in Phuket, according to a Facebook post sharing a video of the dispute.
Phuket tourism leaders call for a shift from volume to value
Speakers at the Phuket Tourism Forum 2026 said Phuket should focus on the benefits of tourism growth rather than simply attracting more visitors.
Man rescued after spending up to five hours adrift in Phang Nga Bay
A man from Koh Yao Yai was rescued after clinging to the lid of a plastic ice chest for four to five hours when his longtail boat sank in Phang Nga Bay.
CCTV shows foreign woman urinating at Karon beachwear shop doorway
Footage posted by Phuket Times shows a foreign woman urinating at the entrance of a beachwear shop in Karon before walking away.
UPDATE: Fans pack Phuket market for Nene Royal farewell concert
Fans packed Phuket’s Naka Market on 16 August for Nene Royal and Ozone’s farewell concert before the 16-year-old singer leaves for the United States on 25 August for America’s Got Talent Season 21’s Live Shows.
Phuket products showcased at nine-day OTOP exhibition in Muang Thong Thani
Phuket is promoting locally made goods and traditional knowledge at an OTOP exhibition featuring more than 3,000 producers and over 150,000 products.
Phuket offices and banks to close on Queen Mother’s Birthday
Most government offices and bank branches in Phuket will close on Aug. 12, while shopping-centre branches are expected to remain open.
Phuket lobster festival targets B200 million economic boost
The 11th Phuket Lobster Festival will run from 1-31 August, with organisers expecting more than 30,000 participants and at least B200 million in economic activity.
Phuket and Mongolia discuss tourism and trade cooperation
Talks at Phuket Provincial Hall focused on Mongolian tourism, direct flights and opportunities to expand Thai product exports.
Phuket expects B329.73 million in domestic tourism spending over three-day holiday
Phuket’s tourism authority expects 62,211 Thai visitors and average hotel occupancy of 60.79% during the 28-30 July holiday period.