Myanmar man arrested in Patong over alleged B1.15m gold theft from ex-wife
Patong police arrested a 49-year-old Myanmar man accused of stealing gold jewellery worth B1,150,000 from his former wife.
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Two tourists detained after alleged shirt theft at Patong market
An Instagram post says two tourists were detained after an alleged shirt theft and violent confrontation at a market in Patong, Phuket.
Phuket Fishing Port plans upgrades and regional seafood hub
Officials are considering infrastructure upgrades, rooftop solar panels and expanded seafood-handling capacity at Phuket Fishing Port in Ratsada.
Patong tops Phuket land prices at B350 million per rai
Patong remains Phuket’s most expensive land market, while Cherng Talay prices have risen 300% to B15-21 million per rai, according to property market assessments cited by Prachachat.
48-hour alcohol sales ban under way in Phuket and nationwide
Police have reminded businesses that alcohol sales are prohibited from 29 to 30 July, with limited exemptions for licensed entertainment venues, hotels and international airports.
Phuket records B263 billion in tourism revenue from 6.96 million visitors
Phuket attracted 6.96 million visitors and generated B263.01 billion in tourism revenue during the first six months of 2026, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Layan leads Bang Tao’s new-build property demand as available luxury stock falls
Layan Green Park’s second phase recorded 24 transactions in the first quarter, while luxury condominium stock in Bang Tao fell 10.4%, according to a market report.
Myanmar woman detained during Phuket market raid
A Myanmar woman was detained during an inspection of two Phuket Town markets over complaints that foreign workers were engaged in retail trading, an occupation restricted under Thai law.
Stolen Fishing Boat Sinks After Pursuit Off Phuket’s Nai Yang Beach
A fishing boat stolen near Nai Yang Beach in Thalang was pursued by local fishermen and Sakhu police before sinking after seawater flooded the vessel. A 22-year-old Thai suspect from Lampang Province was arrested.
Phuket sets dates and venues for PorTor Festival
Phuket’s PorTor Festival will run from Aug 25 to Sept 10 at shrines, markets and community venues across Phuket Town, featuring traditional ceremonies and the offering of red turtle-shaped Ang Ku cakes.
Artist Hub Thailand Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of August Beta Launch
Artist Hub Thailand has opened pre-registration for a centralized marketplace connecting Thai-based artists, vendors, event organizers and end-clients ahead of its free August and September 2026 beta period.