Ten arrested in Phuket crackdown on cannabis and contraband
Five men and five women were detained on Bangla Road in Patong after officials seized cannabis, vaping devices and untaxed cigarettes valued at more than B200,000.
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UPDATE: Phuket authorities inspect Patong Chabad House over licences and land ownership
Authorities inspected the Chabad House in Patong on 26 July, examining licences, fundraising, religious use and land ownership arrangements.
Thai minister rejects Israeli territory claim during Phuket inspection
Officials inspecting a Chabad House in Patong were allegedly told the premises were Israeli territory. Thailand’s Interior Ministry has ordered a wider review of 361 Phuket businesses.
Foreign tourists brawl on Bangla Road in Phuket
Several foreign tourists were filmed exchanging blows on Bangla Road in Patong at about 2am after a drinking session, according to footage published on Instagram.
Jungceylon Heroes Battle Phuket 2026 names four teams for national finals
Four school teams have been selected to represent Phuket at the national Thai games competition after 32 teams from 29 schools took part in the Jungceylon Heroes Battle Phuket 2026.
UPDATE: Saudi Arabian man arrested in Patong with cocaine and crystal meth
Patong police said a Saudi Arabian national was arrested on 22 July during an anti-drug operation after crystal methamphetamine and cocaine were allegedly seized at a hotel on Muen Ngern Road.
Phuket governor supports intern allegedly assaulted at Patong hotel
Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom met a 20-year-old intern after CCTV footage allegedly showed her being struck in a Patong hotel kitchen.
Sansiri plans 30 Phuket projects worth B40 billion over five years
Sansiri plans to launch 30 new Phuket developments worth about B40 billion between 2026 and 2030, targeting a cumulative local portfolio of B80 billion.
Foreign tourists reportedly fight after drinking in Patong’s Bangla area
A video published by Phuket Times reportedly shows foreign tourists exchanging blows in Soi Bangla, Patong, at about 2am on 22 July 2026.
Chabad centre donation to Patong Hospital divides social media users
Rabbi Sholom Dovber Glitzenstein donated B1.1 million to Patong Hospital, prompting praise and criticism on Thai social media.
UPDATE: Swiss suspect arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 14-year-old at Patong Beach
Phuket police arrested a Swiss man over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old boy at Patong Beach, with sources reporting different arrest dates.