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Officials warn over Phuket property ads touting '0% tax' for foreigners

The warning, issued by the Anti-Fake News Center (AFNC) on Sunday (Apr 26), follows an investigation into a foreign real estate investor and financial content creator promoting overseas property opportunities. Officials…

Phuket officials deny rumors Israelis seized public beach

Phuket – Authorities have dismissed circulating rumors alleging that Israeli tourists seized control of a public beach in Phuket and attempted to drive away Thai visitors. The Provincial Public Relations Office…

Siam Expat Property says Phuket has shifted to year-round residential hub

Siam Expat Property says Phuket has shifted to year-round residential hub — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Tourists criticized after exposing themselves from Phuket tuk tuk

A group of foreign tourists were criticised after exposing themselves to motorists while travelling in a tuk tuk in Patong, Phuket. Images posted by the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, April 27, showed several…

Actress Mint Navinda Confronted by Foreigners at Phuket Public Beach

Actress Mint Navinda Confronted by Foreigners at Phuket Public Beach — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified

One-year renewable visas are now available for foreigners who purchase condominiums valued at B3 million or more, or rent housing at a minimum of B85,000 per month, reports the

Frenchman files counter complaint after his arrest for assaulting Phuket man

A Frenchman filed a counter complaint after he was arrested yesterday, April 21, for assaulting a Thai man during Songkran celebrations in Phuket on April 12. The foreigner claimed the Thai man started the altercation…

Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong

The incident occurred at about 11:50pm, with Patong Police receiving the report shortly afterwards, according to an official report.

Foreigner claims 0% tax after buying 56 million baht Phuket home

A foreign social media user has drawn attention online after claiming to have bought a 56 million baht home in Phuket and could live in Thailand long-term while paying zero tax on global income. The post, shared on X…

Russian man dies in fall from building

Wichit Police were notified of the incident at 5:15pm, when Pol Lt Purachet Chukaew, Deputy Investigator at Wichit Police Station, received a report that a foreign national had fallen from height at a condominium in Moo…

Wife pleads for justice after assault leaves man in ICU

PHUKET — 19 April 2026, The wife of a Thai man left critically injured after an alleged assault by a group of foreign nationals has appealed to the media for help, saying the case has shown little progress as her…