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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.

Sleeping woman bitten by cobra in Mai Khao home

A woman in Mai Khao was bitten by a cobra while sleeping in her home on June 17 and was taken to Thalang Hospital, where she is now in stable condition.

Kazakhstani woman arrested after blocking Phuket road and crashing into motorcycle, van

Police said the 30-year-old Kazakhstani woman blocked traffic in Mai Khao before driving off and crashing into a motorcycle and a van, with two people injured.

Phuket marine officials reopen Mai Khao waterway encroachment case

Phuket marine officials are reviewing new evidence from five Mai Khao homeowners in a waterway encroachment dispute that has remained unresolved since 2017.

South African woman arrested at Phuket airport with 16kg of heroin hidden in pet food bags

Police in Phuket said a 32-year-old South African woman, identified as Buhle Jali, was arrested at the airport on June 11 after about 16kg of heroin was allegedly found hidden in pet food bags inside her suitcase.

Phuket reviews development projects as Mai Khao OrBorTor receives provincial honour

Phuket officials used a June 10 provincial meeting to honour Mai Khao OrBorTor, recognise Sri Sunthorn Municipality and review infrastructure, waste management and sustainable urban development projects.