infrastructure

Portuguese man o’ war warning posted at Phuket beaches after Kata Noi sightings

Phuket officials posted warnings at Kata Noi Beach after Portuguese man o’ war were found there on May 28 and again on May 29, with possible sightings also flagged for Nai Harn, Yanui and Racha Island.

Portuguese Man o’ War found on Kata Noi Beach, prompting safety warning

Lifeguards found Portuguese Man o’ War washed up on Kata Noi Beach in Phuket on May 29, prompting concern and a warning not to use fresh water in first aid response.

Phuket Marine Office orders halt to Rawai breakwater works

Phuket marine officials have ordered a halt to breakwater and seawall construction at Laem Ka Yai in Rawai pending an investigation into possible encroachment on public waterways.

Phuket Pride Festival set for June 1-7 in Patong with equality and tourism focus

Phuket Pride Festival will run in Patong from June 1-7, with organisers promoting equality, diversity and the island’s standing as an international Pride destination.

Bangkok schools curb mobile phone use as classes reopen

Outgoing Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited Wat Mahannapharam School, one of 437 schools under the BMA, in Phra Nakhon district, to observe the first day of classes, reports the

Search continues after man swept out to sea at Phuket's Nai Thon Beach

PHUKET — 16 May 2026, Rescue workers in Phuket were searching for a man believed to have been swept out to sea by strong waves at Nai Thon Beach, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 18:30 on 15 May at the…

Phuket advances sustainable living plan through public-private partnership

Speaking at the ‘Sustainable Living In Action: NTCC x Sansiri Networking Night’ at The Society ‘social space’ in Cherng Talay, Mr Nirat said Phuket aims not only to remain a world-class tourism destination but also to…

PM orders Phuket, Surat probes into foreign nominee networks

PM orders Phuket, Surat probes into foreign nominee networks — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Thai PM orders crackdown on foreign nominee networks in Phuket, Phangan

Thai PM orders crackdown on foreign nominee networks in Phuket, Phangan — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Surat Thani reports 2,600-plus criminal cases involving foreigners

Surat Thani – Surat Thani’s provincial authorities have unveiled the results of a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals violating Thai laws, with more than 2,600 cases recorded over the past seven months, led by…

PM orders crackdown on local influence networks in Phuket, cites Bang Tao model

PM orders crackdown on local influence networks in Phuket, cites Bang Tao model — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.