UPDATE: Phuket PDPA centre adds in-person rights and complaint support
Phuket’s expanded PDPA centre will serve residents in Phuket and other southern areas with advice, in-person rights guidance and complaint support.
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Phuket teenager advances to America’s Got Talent 2026 final after Golden Buzzer
Sixteen-year-old Phuket performer Nene Royal received a Golden Buzzer from Mel B after singing and playing guitar on America’s Got Talent 2026.
17-year-old seriously injured in Patong shooting
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot near Patong beach by a group of around 20 youths who fled on motorcycles.
Phuket singer Nene Royal to perform in America’s Got Talent quarterfinals
Sixteen-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist Nene Royal is scheduled to perform in the America’s Got Talent quarterfinals at 7am Thailand time on 26 August.
Phuket dessert ‘Bii Thai Bak’ wins Thailand’s top regional food award
Phuket’s traditional dessert ‘Bii Thai Bak’ received the highest number of votes in Thailand’s 2026 regional food selection.
Foreigners in Phuket can handle firearms only at licensed shooting ranges, report says
Foreign visitors and expatriates cannot legally own or possess firearms in Thailand, but may use weapons at licensed Phuket shooting ranges under supervision.
Andaman Kreuphanich wins Phuket PPAO by-election with 3,019 votes
Andaman Kreuphanich secured the vacant District 4 council seat in Thalang after receiving all 3,019 valid votes cast in the Phuket PPAO by-election.
Thailand to host Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket
The four-day summit will take place in Phuket from 10 to 13 November 2026, with organisers expecting about 600 delegates and B300 million in local spending.
Sarayuth Mallam elected Phuket Tourist Association president
Sarayuth Mallam was unanimously chosen to lead the Phuket Tourist Association after its 2026 annual general meeting on 22 July.
Nam-Ing crowned Miss Universe Phuket
Nam-Ing won the Miss Universe Phuket crown after defeating nine other contestants in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra.
Nam-ing Sutthida wins Miss Universe Phuket 2026 crown
Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra and will represent Phuket at Miss Universe Thailand 2026.