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Phuket blood centres continue June donation drives amid Rh-negative shortage

Phuket blood donation centres are continuing mobile drives throughout June as the Phuket Regional Blood Centre reports a persistent shortage of Rh-negative blood linked to rising demand from tourist-related accidents and medical emergencies.

Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong, lifeguards issue safety advice

Phuket lifeguards reported Blue Buttons at Patong on May 30 and warned beachgoers not to handle the stinging marine creatures with bare hands.

Phuket municipal waste falls 9.38% in April as tourist numbers ease

Phuket’s municipal waste volume fell 9.38% in April from the previous month, with officials citing improved waste management and lower tourist numbers during the start of the low season.

Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed in dispute

Phuket police are searching for a suspect after a 29-year-old man was stabbed following a dispute that began in Kathu and continued into Patong.

Patong police seize motorbike after tourist found riding without a license

Patong police said they seized a motorcycle and began legal action after a tourist was found riding near the beach at night without a valid driver’s license.

11 visitors from Congo and Uganda under 21-day monitoring over Ebola concerns

Phuket is monitoring 11 visitors from Congo and Uganda for 21 days under Ebola precautions, with none showing symptoms and extra screening added at Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports.

Phuket Pride Festival set for June 1-7 in Patong with equality and tourism focus

Phuket Pride Festival will run in Patong from June 1-7, with organisers promoting equality, diversity and the island’s standing as an international Pride destination.

IHG signs deal for 307-room voco Phuket Patong hotel, due to open in 2028

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Phuket HA Two Co Ltd to develop the 307-room voco Phuket Patong hotel, with an opening planned for 2028.

Five Phuket officials transferred pending probe into Patong extortion claims

Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration has transferred five Phuket officials from May 25 to June 24 while it investigates Patong nightlife operators’ complaints of corruption, selective enforcement and licensing delays.

Swedish tourist sought after alleged assault on hotel staff in Patong

Swedish tourist hunted for 'attacking hotel staff' 🇸🇪 Authorities are searching for a Swedish tourist who allegedly assaulted a staff member at the Patong Platinum Hotel in Phuket, Thailand. Footage captured by an…

Phuket highway works to disrupt Patong Hill traffic, close Bang Khu tunnel

The Phuket Highways Office announced that resurfacing works are now underway on Route 4029 over Patong Hill, between Km 0+000 and Km 1+000, from the ‘Patong City’ sign to Soi Khuan Yang.