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.
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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.
Thailand demolishes illegal structures at Phuket’s Nui Beach
Authorities have begun demolishing 11 structures at Nui Beach after an encroachment case passed its appeal period, while officials investigate more than 400 Phuket land plots suspected of being unlawfully held by foreigners.
Thailand Orders Legal Action Over Alleged Encroachment in Phuket Reserved Forest
Thai authorities arrested people accused of clearing 1 rai, 3 ngan and 22 square wah of reserved forest land and constructing a building in Karon, Phuket. The ministry ordered legal action and plans to seek a court demolition order.
Nine arrested over alleged forest encroachment in Karon
Nine people were arrested after authorities found eight houses and animal enclosures allegedly built on protected forest land in Karon, Phuket. The suspects face charges under the National Forest Reserve Act and the Forestry Act.
Nine Arrested Over Forest Encroachment and House Construction in Phuket Reserved Forest
Nine people were arrested after authorities found eight houses and animal pens allegedly built on reserved forest and protected forest land in Karon, Mueang Phuket district.