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Phuket performer Nene Royal backed by Times Square campaign ahead of AGT quarter-final

A Times Square billboard has displayed messages and photographs from 100 Thai supporters as Phuket performer Nene Royal prepares for America’s Got Talent Season 21’s live quarter-finals.

UPDATE: Tourist rescued after entering red-flagged water at Phuket’s Nai Thon Beach

A tourist was rescued at Phuket’s Nai Thon Beach after ignoring a red flag; The Thaiger reported that strong waves and currents left her unconscious.

Phuket shop posts sign refusing Israeli customers after reported disputes

A Phuket shop has drawn online attention after displaying a handwritten sign refusing Israeli customers, with the owner alleging repeated disruptive and confrontational behaviour.

Foreign tourist rescued after entering rough seas at Phuket’s Patong Beach

Lifeguards rescued a foreign tourist at Patong Beach on 20 August after he entered rough seas despite red-flag warnings.

Phuket MP Somchat reports B30 million in assets as shareholdings face scrutiny

A petition has raised questions about Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen’s reported shareholdings, while his declared assets total about B30 million against liabilities of B12.27 million.

Luxury-led hotel competition intensifies in Phuket

Phuket had 47,195 hotel rooms by mid-2026, with luxury and upscale properties accounting for about 58% of supply, Knight Frank said.

Foreign beggar accused of spitting at Phuket travel agency worker

A foreign woman allegedly spat at a Thai employee after being asked to stop approaching customers for money at a travel agency in Patong.

TAC inspects Phuket lion café after tourist bite report

Officials inspected a lion café in Chalong after reports that a Chinese tourist was bitten during the Chinese New Year period.

Phuket youth Nene Royal receives royal certificate for filial devotion

Phuket youth Rattikan Amlai, known as Nene Royal, says her family, especially her mother, has supported her success after she received a royal certificate for filial devotion.

Phuket authorities begin process to revoke Wichit cannabis shop licence

Officials moved to recommend revoking the licence after an inspection found on-site cannabis consumption and missing tax and agricultural compliance documents.

Two women attempt suicide from Phuket sea bridges on successive days

One woman was brought to safety at Sarasin Bridge, while rescue teams continued searching for another who jumped from Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge.