Cherng Talay–Bang Tao rental demand grows as yields reach 8–12%, firm says
Foreign residents, relocators and remote workers are driving long-term rental demand in Phuket’s Cherng Talay–Bang Tao area, according to Plus Property.
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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.
Thailand investigates alleged nominee network involving more than 100 Phuket companies
Deputy Interior Minister Polphir Suwannachwee says more than 100 Phuket companies may be linked to an alleged foreign-backed nominee network with reported revenue above B5 billion.
UPDATE: Phuket police arrest four over alleged nominee network linked to schools in Chalong and Rawai
Police say two Canadian nationals and two Thai nationals were arrested after an investigation into three companies operating private international schools in Chalong and Rawai.
Phuket review identifies 1,752 companies with foreign shareholders amid nominee probe
A Thai parliamentary committee says 1,752 Phuket companies have foreign shareholders as authorities investigate the alleged use of Thai nominees in business and land ownership.
Calls for inquiry after two foreigners allegedly solicit money from tourists at Patong Beach
A complaint alleges that two foreign men repeatedly approached tourists for money at Patong Beach over several days. Authorities have not confirmed whether any law was broken.
Patong police arrest three foreign nationals over immigration overstays
Patong police arrested three foreign nationals on 4 August in an operation targeting suspected violations of Thailand’s immigration laws.
Four foreign nationals arrested at Phuket Airport over alleged cannabis smuggling
Three Swiss and French nationals were arrested at Phuket Airport after more than 33.6kg of cannabis was allegedly found in four suitcases, according to a CrimeAsia report.
Suspect disguised as foreigner steals B627,083 from Phuket exchange shop
Police are reviewing CCTV after a masked man entered a currency exchange booth in a Wichit shopping centre and took cash from a safe in about three minutes.
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Immigration Police seized more than 40 items worth over 500,000 baht and arrested a Myanmar worker on three charges during a raid on two cannabis shops in Phuket’s Kata Beach.
Myanmar Man Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Food Delivery Work
Phuket Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of working illegally as a motorcycle food delivery rider. He was detained at about 2:10 p.m. on July 15 and transferred to investigators for legal proceedings.