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UPDATE: Kathu Municipality reports 15 people over alleged Kamala Mountain forest encroachment

Phuket forestry and Kathu officials found traces of cutting, digging and land levelling at the Kamala Mountain trail-running and proposed shooting-range site, with GPS checks still needed to assess any encroachment.

Phuket Beach Life festival under way at Patong’s Loma Park

The three-day Phuket Beach Life 2026 festival is taking place at Loma Park in Patong from 30 October to 1 November, with sports, live music, local food and free admission.

Phuket officials find unlicensed accommodation in Patong inspections

Late-night inspections in Patong found several accommodation businesses operating without proper licences, with officials gathering evidence for possible legal action.

Thanachart Insurance offers support services during Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Thanachart Insurance has arranged attendee support, free vehicle checks and customer benefits during Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival.

Phuket governor reported attending ITOP forum in Jeju

Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom was reported attending the 27th Inter-Islands Tourism Policy Forum in South Korea, where Phuket kindergarten pupils are preparing to perform Khon.

Thanachart Insurance supports six Phuket shrines for fifth consecutive year

The insurer is supporting six shrines in Phuket as part of efforts to sustain the province’s Vegetarian Festival and local cultural traditions.

18-month-old boy found dead in Chalong canal after going missing

An 18-month-old Myanmar boy was found dead in a Chalong canal after disappearing from his family’s room during heavy rain on 25 October.

Phuket probes report of fake checkpoint near PSU campus

Authorities are investigating allegations that two men in black planted drugs and demanded money at an unauthorised checkpoint behind Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus.

King Power anniversary celebration runs at Phuket venue from 12 to 18 October

King Power’s 37th Anniversary Delights & Surprises 2026 is being held at its Phuket and Rangnam locations from 12 to 18 October 2026.

Phuket governor urges community support for 2026 Vegetarian Festival

Governor Chotnarin Koedsom has urged Phuket residents and businesses to support the Vegetarian Festival from 10 to 18 October by following its plant-based traditions and welcoming visitors.

Darasamut Underpass to close nightly for barrier repairs

The Darasamut Underpass in Phuket will close from 9pm to 5am each night until 30 October while concrete barriers are repaired.