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Questions raised over Phuket official transfers and alleged local exam collusion

Bhakamon questioned an unusually large round of official transfers in Phuket and raised concerns over alleged local exam collusion, while Worasit said inspections are being carried out strictly.

Five Boat Crew Members Test Positive for Illegal Drugs at Phuket Pier

Phuket Marine Police arrested five boat crew members after random drug tests at a local pier found methamphetamine use, according to authorities.

Phuket screens 2,000 foreign workers, finds 39 violations in island-wide crackdown

Phuket authorities screened more than 2,000 people on the first day of an island-wide labor and immigration crackdown, recording 39 violations and expanding raids to markets, beaches and construction sites.

Drunk British driver incident raises road safety concerns in Phuket

Thai media reports say a drunk driving incident involving a British woman in Phuket has raised road safety concerns, with the source also alleging a related incident at Phuket International Airport.

Phuket community mourns death of Carole Anne Dux as family announces July 8 requiem mass

Carole Anne Dux has died, her family announced, with a requiem mass to be held at St Joseph’s Church in Cherng Talay at 1pm on July 8.

Phuket Governor Nirat appears in Bangkok after Cabinet-approved transfer

Phuket Governor Nirat made his first official appearance in Bangkok after the Cabinet approved his transfer, but provincial officials said he remains governor until the move is published in the Royal Gazette.

Phuket fishing tour boat operators arrested in raid over alleged legal violations

Phuket authorities arrested operators of a fishing tour boat after intercepting the vessel near Dinso Cape and finding suspected licensing, tourism and satellite internet violations.

Pakamon challenges Anutin to answer live question on Phuket governor transfer

Pakamon challenged Anutin to answer a live question on the transfer of the Phuket governor, saying he should respond directly if the process was transparent.

Suchart orders action to demolish resorts encroaching on Phuket forest land

Suchart has ordered action to demolish resorts accused of encroaching on forest land in Phuket, with a warning that those who ignored prior warnings will face consequences.

Phuket to begin demolishing beach and forest encroachment hotels next month

Phuket authorities say demolitions of hotels and other structures encroaching on beaches and reserved forest land will begin next month if owners fail to comply with removal orders.

UPDATE: Phuket nominee landholders face forced sales as crackdown expands

A deputy interior minister said 317 companies linked to 480 Phuket land plots would be forced to sell the land as Thailand broadened its crackdown on suspected foreign nominee ownership.