Man rescued after jumping from Sarasin Bridge in Phuket
A fisherman rescued a man who jumped from Sarasin Bridge before rescue workers took him to Thalang Hospital.
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Mai Khao highlighted as family resort option near Phuket airport
A Thaiger travel feature highlights Mai Khao Beach and Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort as a quieter family option close to Phuket International Airport.
UPDATE: Phuket Parkland & Music Fest features two stages and more than 140 food booths
Phuket Parkland & Music Fest 2026, held at Phuket Gateway from 24 to 26 July, featured two music stages, more than 140 food booths and Candy-themed activities.
Phuket to host three-day Parkland & Music Fest in Mai Khao
Phuket will stage the Parkland & Music Fest from July 24-26 at Phuket Gateway in Mai Khao, with the PPAO saying the event is aimed at boosting tourism and creating opportunities for local businesses.
Two women arrested at Phuket airport with 32.1 kg of cannabis; probe expands to shop inspection
Authorities in Phuket said an investigation into the arrest of two women at the airport with 32. 1 kilograms of cannabis has expanded to a cannabis shop in Choeng Thale, where officials said a suspended licence, cannabis joints and infused snacks were found.
UPDATE: Russian man arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
A 30-year-old Russian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officers and Sakhu police found 17.6kg of cannabis flowers and resin concealed in two wheeled suitcases.
Phuket officials review petition in dispute over five coastal homes in Mai Khao
Phuket authorities are reviewing a petition and new evidence in an ongoing dispute over five residential properties in Ban Kho En, Mai Khao, with a preliminary conclusion expected by the end of July.
Legal action launched against two Mai Khao waterfront homes after inspection
Phuket officials have launched legal action against the owners of two Mai Khao homes after finding unauthorised additions during a new inspection of five disputed waterfront properties.
Two killed, three teenage girls injured in Mai Khao motorbike crash
Two riders died and three 14-year-old girls were injured after two motorbikes collided on Thepkrasattri Rd in Moo 1, Mai Khao, police said.
Phuket OrSor volunteers receive water rescue training for disaster response
OrSor volunteers from across Phuket have undergone water rescue training to support authorities during floods and other water-related emergencies.
Phuket drug probe leads to 1kg crystal meth seizure
Phuket police said an ongoing drug investigation linked to a March checkpoint bust has led to the arrest of another suspect and the seizure of about one kilogramme of crystal meth.