Toyota launches first hybrid One Make Race at Phuket motorsport event
Miya Pitcha Thongjue won two events as Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 Round 2 took place at Saphan Hin Public Park on 29-30 August.
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Teen musician reportedly stops fight among foreign visitors at Phuket’s Naka Market
Nene Royal reportedly told foreign visitors to stop fighting or she would end her performance at Naka Market in Phuket.
Foreign tourist falls into drain in Phuket’s Kata area
A video shared by a local Facebook user showed a foreign female tourist falling into a drain in Kata, Phuket.
Israel embassy says Patong unpaid-bill report wrongly identified tourists
The Israeli Embassy said an online report about an unpaid B8,000 restaurant bill in Patong incorrectly identified the tourists as Israeli.
Phuket teenager Nene Royal reaches America’s Got Talent final
Nene Royal advanced directly to the America’s Got Talent final after judge Mel B awarded her a Live Show Golden Buzzer for her performance of Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun.
Phuket reviews foreign student visa process to support regional education hub goal
Phuket officials and education representatives have discussed improving documentation and coordination for foreign students applying for Non-Immigrant ED visas.
Foreign man allegedly flees Patong phone shop with repaired device
CCTV footage appears to show a foreign customer running from a Patong phone repair shop after offering B20 for a completed repair.
True upgrades Phuket 5G network ahead of Nene Royal’s AGT quarter-final
True Corp has expanded 5G capacity around Naka Market and other Phuket locations ahead of a potential increase in mobile data use linked to singer Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent appearance.
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.