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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.

Officials investigate brown seawater at Patong Beach

Officials collected water samples after brown seawater was reported along about 1.5 kilometres of Patong Beach.

Sansiri targets B80 billion Phuket portfolio under five-year roadmap

Thai developer Sansiri plans 30 new Phuket projects worth B40 billion over five years, including seven launches in the second half of 2026.

Patong lifeguards keep rip-current warning in place after 33 June rescues

Lifeguards rescued 33 swimmers caught in rip currents at Patong Beach in June and urged visitors to follow warning flags during the monsoon season.

Two Patong hotel chefs arrested over alleged assault of intern

Patong police arrested two women accused of assaulting a 20-year-old hotel intern and forcing the trainee to eat uncooked rice.