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Thai court orders blackchin tilapia controls within 180 days

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has ordered government agencies to strengthen measures against blackchin tilapia, while dismissing a compensation request against CPF on legal-standing grounds.

Chabad Patong event proceeds under tighter Phuket restrictions

A Chabad event in Patong is proceeding under tighter restrictions in Phuket, according to Nation Thailand.

UPDATE: Chabad Patong to hold reduced Rosh Hashanah event from 4pm to 9pm on 11 September

Chabad Patong’s reduced Rosh Hashanah event will run at Chabad House Patong from 4pm to 9pm on 11 September 2026, with the Novotel venue dropped and attendance capped at 800 after tighter Phuket security conditions.

UPDATE: Rosh Hashanah celebration at Chabad Patong to proceed despite opposition

Chabad Patong says its 11 September Rosh Hashanah celebration will proceed despite opposition and security concerns raised by Phuket authorities.

UPDATE: Reported Patong taxi driver denies harassment allegation; no evidence found so far

Phuket officials report that no police report or credible evidence has so far been found to support a foreign tourist’s allegation that a taxi driver touched her intimate area in Patong; the reported driver denies harassment.

Phuket inspects four shooting ranges in Patong and Kathu

Officials checked permits, building use, modifications and safety measures, but Phuket has not said whether any of the four ranges passed or faced enforcement action.

Complaint opposes Rosh Hashana celebrations in Phuket

A group has asked Phuket authorities to investigate security and community concerns surrounding Rosh Hashana events expected to draw about 1,000 people.

Phuket MP calls for preparations ahead of Patong Rosh Hashanah event

Phuket MP Chalermphong Saengdee has urged authorities to prepare for a Jewish New Year event in Patong expected to attract more than 2,000 people from 11 to 13 September.

Two tourists rescued from difficulty at Patong Beach

Lifeguards used a surfboard and a jet ski to bring two tourists safely back to shore at Patong Beach at about 5:40pm.

American tourist found dead in Patong hotel room

Police are investigating after an American tourist was found dead in a Patong hotel room on 7 September, a day after his scheduled checkout.

Moroccan and Saudi tourist injured in Patong café altercation

Two tourists were injured during an early-morning altercation at Cafe Dubai Phuket on Bangla Road, police said.