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Phuket expressway opening targeted for 2031

Thailand is advancing the first phase of a planned expressway linking Kathu and Patong, with an opening target of 2031.

Fire damages kitchen at Patong restaurant

A fire broke out in the third-floor kitchen of Al Yemen Saeed Restaurant in Patong, with no injuries reported.

Patong ride-hailing driver says four foreign passengers sprayed substance at her

A ride-hailing driver was hospitalised after becoming dizzy, weak and short of breath while carrying four foreign passengers in Patong.

Phuket governor orders seven-day probe into Chabad Patong operations

The investigation will examine land ownership, permits, construction approvals, commercial licensing and possible links to a cemetery company.

Phuket’s Kathu–Patong expressway tunnel targeted to open in October 2031

Thailand’s Expressway Authority plans to begin construction of the B16.757 billion Kathu–Patong route in October 2027, with travel time projected to fall from 30 minutes to five.

UPDATE: Phuket expressway plan totals B84.218 billion as Kathu–Patong phase heads for Cabinet approval in December 2026

EXAT plans to seek Cabinet approval in December 2026 for the B16.757 billion Kathu–Patong phase; Prachachat reports the wider 34.60-kilometre plan at B84.218 billion, with Phase 1 construction targeted for October 2027.

Phuket expressway’s Kathu-Patong phase targeted for Q3 2027 tender

Thailand’s Expressway Authority expects Cabinet approval for the B16.757 billion first phase in December 2026, with construction planned to start in October 2027.

Jungceylon to host Phuket Experience Days 2026 in Patong

The three-day event will offer discounted adventure, travel and wellness packages, live music, a cabaret show and social media giveaways.

UPDATE: Thailand expands checks on four bodies at Chachoengsao Jewish cemetery

Thai authorities are checking the identities and causes of death of four bodies at a Chachoengsao Jewish cemetery under a two-day deadline, while reviewing licensing, a proposed move to Bangkok and alleged business links.

Thai FDA warns Phuket consumers after B52 million unregistered peptide seizure

Thai authorities seized unregistered peptide injections and equipment worth more than B52 million in Nonthaburi after a parent raised concerns about an online seller.

UPDATE: Patong Chabad clarifies Rosh Hashanah dinner cancellation after protest

A later report says the wider Rosh Hashanah celebration continued after the 11 September protest, clarifying that the entire event was not cancelled.