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.
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Heavy rain forecast for Phuket as monsoon strengthens
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in parts of Phuket through 9 August, with flash floods and rough seas possible.
Fire contained at three-storey restaurant building in Kata
A fire at a three-storey restaurant building beside a hotel in Kata was contained within about 45 minutes on 3 August, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
UPDATE: Fire destroys hotel restaurant and spa building in Karon
A fire destroyed a three-storey building housing KIRI Restaurant and Pinewood Massage Onsen Spa in Karon on 3 August 2026; no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Phuket installs 10 pumps ahead of weekend rain
Phuket has installed up to 10 large pumps in Muang district after heavy rain caused temporary flooding on roads across the province.
UPDATE: Phuket officials confirm no tsunami threat after Sumatra earthquake
Phuket authorities say inspections found no damage after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake off northern Sumatra was felt on the island.
Officials investigate brown seawater at Patong Beach
Officials collected water samples after brown seawater was reported along about 1.5 kilometres of Patong Beach.
Amorn Phuket Pearl announces marine conservation and eco-tourism strategy
The Phuket pearl producer plans marine conservation projects and educational farm tours while expanding its collaboration on the Miss World Thailand 2026 crown.
Cooking accident sparks house fire in Thalang
Firefighters contained a kitchen fire in Sri Soonthorn, Thalang, after an unattended pot of boiling corn ignited.
Fire guts abandoned building in Chalong
A fire gutted the second floor of an abandoned building in Chalong after a pile of rubbish caught fire. No injuries or deaths were reported, and police seized two motorcycles found near the scene as investigators work to determine their owners and whether they are connected to the blaze.
محافظ بوكيت يأمر بعمليات تفتيش شاملة للسلامة في أنحاء المقاطعة بعد حريق قاتل في بانكوك
أمر محافظ بوكيت Chotinarin Kerdsom بإجراء عمليات تفتيش للسلامة في أماكن الترفيه والفنادق والمطاعم في مختلف أنحاء المقاطعة، بعدما أسفر حريق في بانكوك عن مقتل ما لا يقل عن 27 شخصًا وإصابة 63 آخرين.