British tourist arrested after barefoot rampage in Phuket
A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after allegedly challenging people to fights, blocking traffic and forcing police to use a taser to subdue him.
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Phuket officials plan upgrade to early childhood development centres
Phuket officials are piloting an upgrade programme for early childhood development centres in Rawai, with possible expansion to Kathu and Thalang if successful.
Phuket property market draws overseas buyers amid geopolitical uncertainty
Property executives and analysts say Phuket is attracting continued overseas interest, including from Middle Eastern buyers, as geopolitical instability drives demand for lifestyle and diversification investments.
Policy scholar backs Phuket Special Economic Zone plan at seminar
Professor Dr Kriengsak Chareonwongsak backed a proposal to turn Phuket into a special economic zone at a June 4 seminar, describing the island as a potential regional hub for innovation, technology and investment.
Immigration crackdown leads to arrests in Phuket as Thailand tightens border security
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau said special operations in tourist communities led to dozens of arrests in Phuket as part of a wider crackdown on transnational crime, illegal work and scam activity.
Phuket delegation promotes island’s MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt 2026
Phuket officials and tourism representatives attended IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to promote the island’s readiness for major MICE events and strengthen its global market profile.
Navy-led dive teams remove 125kg of marine debris off Racha Noi
Navy-led dive teams removed 125kg of marine debris, including discarded fishing gear and general waste, from the seabed at Koh Racha Noi off Phuket during a conservation campaign on May 31.
Overnight closures at three Phuket underpasses extended to June 14
Nightly closures at Phuket’s Bang Khu, Samkong and Darasamut underpasses have been extended from 8pm to 6am through June 14 as Smart City monitoring and electrical upgrades continue.
Iranian Man Arrested in Phuket on Court Warrant in Alleged Armed Home Invasion Case
A 37-year-old Iranian man was arrested in Cherng Talay, Phuket, on a court warrant alleging armed trespass into a residence with violence.
Video shows brief late-night clash between groups of foreign men on Phuket’s Bangla Road
Social media footage shows a brief physical altercation between two groups of foreign men outside a nightclub in Phuket’s Bangla Road area after a late-night verbal dispute escalated.
Fire hits Phuket workers’ camp, burning more than 1 rai as about 500 flee
A fire at a workers’ camp in Phuket burned more than one rai and sent about 500 people fleeing with their belongings, according to the source material.