Fresh demolition notices posted for structures at Freedom Beach
The Royal Forest Department has given those responsible 15 days from 9 October 2026 to demolish structures on protected forest land near Freedom Beach in Karon.
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Phuket warns of unhealthy air quality in parts of the island
The Tourist Assistance Centre has advised vulnerable people to limit strenuous outdoor activity after AQI readings reached 122-123 in several Phuket areas.
Karon cannabis dispensary faces licence revocation after inspection
Officials inspected four cannabis shops in Karon, serving one with a licence-revocation notice and referring another for allegedly breaching permit conditions.
Phuket security sweep seizes methamphetamine, weapons and motorbikes
Multi-agency operations in Thalang, Wichit and Karon screened hundreds of people and vehicles and led to drug arrests and seizures of weapons and modified motorbikes.
Hawksbill turtle rescued from fishing net at Karon
Lifeguards rescued a hawksbill turtle found with a leg caught in a fishing net at Karon and took it for treatment.
Twin brothers arrested over alleged durian thefts and assault in Karon
Two 34-year-old brothers from Phang Nga were arrested in Karon over alleged durian thefts and an assault on a fruit-stall owner.
UPDATE: Phuket inspects nine motorbike-rental businesses in nominee crackdown
Phuket officials inspected nine motorbike-rental businesses in Karon on 17 August 2026 as part of a wider nominee-business crackdown; the government report recorded no arrests, charges or seizures.
CCTV shows foreign woman urinating at Karon beachwear shop doorway
Footage posted by Phuket Times shows a foreign woman urinating at the entrance of a beachwear shop in Karon before walking away.
Karon chosen as model area for Phuket landslide risk assessment
The Department of Mineral Resources will use Karon to assess landslide risks and develop measures to protect residents, tourists and critical infrastructure.
Thailand arrests operators at five unlicensed Phuket hotels
Authorities arrested managers and operators at five Phuket hotels on 23 July 2026 after finding they were operating without hotel licences. Two properties are being examined over foreign shareholding.
Knife-wielding thief steals 15 durians and injures Karon shop owner
A fruit shop owner in Karon was injured during a struggle with a knife-wielding intruder who escaped with 15 premium Monthong durians worth about B4,000.