Man arrested with handgun as four modified motorcycles seized in Phuket Town
Phuket City Police arrested a 25-year-old man carrying a handgun and 15 rounds of ammunition during a late-night checkpoint on Damrong Road.
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UPDATE: Phuket authorities raid hookah venues in Cherng Talay and Phuket Town
Raids in Cherng Talay and Phuket Town led to two arrests and the seizure of about 3,645 grammes of hookah tobacco, 47 hookah sets and related equipment; the Cherng Talay venue was also suspected of operating as an unlicensed entertainment venue.
Phuket officials seek targeted measures after nine major crashes
A Phuket road-safety workshop examined crash risks and ways to reduce deaths and injuries after the province recorded nine major accidents during the period discussed.
Phuket revokes five cannabis shop licences after Talad Yai inspections
Officials say five cannabis shops in Phuket Town committed serious regulatory breaches, including allowing on-site smoking and failing to keep required records.
Phuket minimart investigated over undocumented Arab imports
Authorities seized imported products from a minimart on Ranong Road after finding missing business, food-safety, labelling, origin and tax documents.
Four Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation
Officials said four of six cannabis shops inspected in Phuket Town breached legal requirements and would have their licences revoked.
Phuket Town prepares Khao Pansa ceremonies and candle offerings
Phuket City Municipality has begun preparations for Khao Pansa, including traditional candle-making and ceremonies to present candles to six local temples.
UPDATE: Phuket officials confirm no tsunami threat after Sumatra earthquake
Phuket authorities say inspections found no damage after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake off northern Sumatra was felt on the island.
Foreign shareholders linked to 34.59% of Phuket’s registered firms
Officials say 11,078 of Phuket’s 32,024 registered legal entities have foreign shareholdings, while authorities are investigating higher-risk sectors and expanding islandwide surveillance.
BDI names five AI innovations for Phuket challenges
Five organisations have won BDI Hackathon 2026: PRO AT Phuket, with projects targeting traffic, waste, water management, vehicle compliance and tourism.
Myanmar woman detained during Phuket market raid
A Myanmar woman was detained during an inspection of two Phuket Town markets over complaints that foreign workers were engaged in retail trading, an occupation restricted under Thai law.