Fire contained at three-storey restaurant building in Kata
A fire at a three-storey restaurant building beside a hotel in Kata was contained within about 45 minutes on 3 August, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
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White smoke blankets Phuket road after pickup truck breaks down
A pickup truck emitted thick white smoke on the road up Kata Hill in Phuket, startling motorists and prompting online speculation.
UPDATE: Fire destroys hotel restaurant and spa building in Karon
A fire destroyed a three-storey building housing KIRI Restaurant and Pinewood Massage Onsen Spa in Karon on 3 August 2026; no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Ukrainian tourist hospitalised after alleged assault in Phuket
A Ukrainian tourist remains in hospital after a Thai ice cream vendor allegedly assaulted her in Karon near Kata Beach on 29 July.
Ice cream vendor arrested after tourists assaulted at Kata Beach
A 30-year-old man was detained at Kata Beach after two tourists suffered minor facial injuries in an assault, Karon Police said.
Phuket governor honours 24 local brands at 2026 awards
Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom presented the Phuket Rising Brand 2026 awards to local businesses recognised for their distinctiveness and success.
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Immigration Police seized more than 40 items worth over 500,000 baht and arrested a Myanmar worker on three charges during a raid on two cannabis shops in Phuket’s Kata Beach.
Karon Municipality files complaints against illegal beach vendors
Karon Municipality says it has begun legal action against unlicensed beach vendors after inspections found 45 businesses at Kata Beach and 42 along Karon Beach operating without permission.
Origin closes sale of ibis Phuket Kata, books more than 400 million baht in cash
Origin Property said it completed the sale of the 258-room ibis Phuket Kata hotel, generating more than 400 million baht in extra cash for future investment.
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.