Phuket police arrest fugitive wanted in 2006 wife murder case
A fugitive wanted under a 2006 murder warrant was arrested in Phuket Town after nearly two decades on the run, police said.
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Phuket governor opens official residence for public concerns, sets out policy priorities
Phuket Governor Chotinrin said residents can visit the Governor’s Residence from 4:30pm Friday to raise concerns and suggestions as he begins work under a five-part provincial policy framework.
Heavy rain hits Phuket, flooding Patong and Phuket Town as canal levels rise
Heavy rain that began around 04:00 on 1 July 2026 flooded parts of Phuket, including Patong and multiple locations in Muang district, as authorities warned motorists and canal levels rose.
Ex-cop arrested over Phuket attempted murder
Police said the former officer was arrested in Bangkok over a Phuket attempted murder case linked to a woman’s assault in November 2025.
Police in Phuket seize 20,000 meth pills and arrest two suspects after roadside parcel stakeout
Phuket City Police arrested two Thai suspects and seized 20,000 methamphetamine pills after staking out a suspicious roadside parcel and following the pair to a rented house in Phuket Town.
More than 2,000 join Phuket City Pride 2026 parade in Phuket Town
More than 2,000 people joined the Phuket City Pride 2026 parade in Phuket Town on June 27, with organizers highlighting inclusivity, tourism and preparations for the Inter Pride conference later this year.
First candidate registers for Phuket PPAO by-election
Andaman Kreuphanich was the only candidate to register on the first day of nominations for Phuket's PPAO by-election and received candidate number one.
Phuket opens auction for 503 lucky licence plates
Registration has opened in Phuket for a two-day auction of 503 lucky licence plates, with online and in-person bidding scheduled for July 11 and 12.
Phuket police arrest woman in Phuket Town drug bust
A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket Town after officers seized crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine tablets, authorities said.
Nirat outlines world-class tourist city vision to government trainees in Phuket
Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn told senior government trainees in Phuket that effective city management, transparency and sustainable development are key to building a world-class tourist destination.
Cambodian man arrested in Phuket over five motorbike thefts
Phuket police arrested a 45-year-old Cambodian man in Phuket Town and said he confessed to stealing five motorbikes across the island.