Fire at workers’ camp in Koh Kaew brought under control
A fire at a workers’ camp in Koh Kaew was brought under control about an hour after it was reported, with no injuries or deaths reported.
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PHIST 2026 sustainability event to return to Phuket on 7 September
More than 1,300 tourism and hospitality professionals are expected at PHIST 2026, which will address sustainability challenges at Angsana Laguna Phuket.
Phuket raid seizes crystal meth, shotgun and ammunition
Authorities seized 28 grammes of crystal methamphetamine, a shotgun and other items during a raid on a suspected drug den in Kathu district.
Phuket strengthens firearm checks and school security
Phuket authorities have ordered more patrols, checkpoints and firearm inspections, while schools are to improve emergency plans and security systems.
Fire at worker camp in Koh Kaew contained without casualties
A fire at a zinc-sheet worker camp in Koh Kaew was brought under control within an hour on Sunday evening, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
Thailand tops ASEAN in estimated civilian gun ownership as school shootings renew debate
Thailand had an estimated 10.34 million civilian-held firearms in 2017, the highest rate in ASEAN, according to the Small Arms Survey.
Motive under investigation after fatal Nonthaburi school shooting
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on 7 August 2026 before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities also linked him to the deaths of his grandparents.
PHIST 2026 in Phuket to focus on turning sustainability into profit
The 7 September event at Angsana Laguna Phuket will bring together more than 1,300 tourism and hospitality professionals.
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.
Roof fire breaks out at Cherng Talay construction site
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at the SC construction site on Kupo Bang Tao Road before it spread further. No injuries were reported.