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.
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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.
Waterspout spotted off Koh Racha Yai as Andaman Sea warning issued
A waterspout was seen off Koh Racha Yai in Rawai on 27 July, while the Thai Meteorological Department warned of stronger monsoon conditions and waves of up to three metres.
Foreign tourists reportedly fight after drinking in Patong’s Bangla area
A video published by Phuket Times reportedly shows foreign tourists exchanging blows in Soi Bangla, Patong, at about 2am on 22 July 2026.
Stolen Fishing Boat Sinks After Pursuit Off Phuket’s Nai Yang Beach
A fishing boat stolen near Nai Yang Beach in Thalang was pursued by local fishermen and Sakhu police before sinking after seawater flooded the vessel. A 22-year-old Thai suspect from Lampang Province was arrested.