Phuket motorcycle taxi rider stabbed after stopping to help foreign man
A 37-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was stabbed in the arm in Patong after stopping to help a foreign man with a motorcycle, police said.
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Patong installs upgraded LED screens on Bangla Road
Two full-colour LED screens have been installed on Bangla Road under a nine-year agreement with Phuket LED Design Co Ltd.
UPDATE: Freedom Beach demolitions begin after alleged B20 million Phuket land scam arrests
Thai authorities began demolishing unauthorised structures at Phuket’s Freedom Beach on 8 November 2026 after four arrests over alleged sales of protected forest land worth more than B20 million; officials said no entrance fee would be charged.
Two Moroccan men injured in Phuket motorcycle crash
Two Moroccan men were injured when a red-plated motorcycle crashed into a green-plated sedan on Phra Barami Road in Patong on 7 November, according to rescue workers.
Chinese tourist rescued after canoe capsizes off Phuket
A Chinese tourist was rescued after a canoe overturned in rough waters near Patong Beach, Phuket, on Thursday afternoon.
Night traffic diversions begin for Patong Hill slope works
Temporary lane restrictions will affect travel between Kathu and Patong as shotcrete is applied to stabilise the hillside on Route 4029.
Phuket raids target six hotel establishments amid licensing backlog
Operators at six establishments in Kathu and Patong were arrested on 4 November for allegedly operating without hotel licences, as Phuket faces a long-running application backlog.
Kazakh man wanted over alleged fraud arrested in Patong
A 24-year-old Kazakh national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in Patong over alleged fraud and money laundering, Phuket Immigration said.
Phuket governor revisits traffic plans as congestion strains roads
A Phuket traffic meeting restated timelines for major road and transit projects and revisited measures including Park & Ride facilities and AI-controlled traffic lights.
UPDATE: Flash flooding hits Patong, Kata Noi and other Phuket areas after heavy rain
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds caused flash flooding across Phuket on 2 November, affecting Patong’s Na Nai community, Kata Noi and other areas.
Phuket Beach Life festival under way at Patong’s Loma Park
The three-day Phuket Beach Life 2026 festival is taking place at Loma Park in Patong from 30 October to 1 November, with sports, live music, local food and free admission.