Man found dead after falling into Bang Yai Canal
Dulkabpli ‘Bang Lee’ Bibanglod fell into the canal in Talat Yai early on 17 September and was found dead several hours later.
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Phuket real estate market leads Thailand in property value, AREA says
Phuket had B176.538 billion worth of residential property for sale in 2026, while 806 active projects across three districts contained 90,597 units, according to AREA.
Fire breaks out at Vachira Hospital maintenance room in Phuket
A fire at a maintenance staff office at Vachira Hospital was brought under control before police arrived. No injuries were reported.
UPDATE: Meena Kondo remanded in Melbourne on two alleged drug charges
Meena Kondo remains in custody after her Melbourne case over alleged heroin in 12 tote bags was adjourned to 12 October; she faces two drug offences.
Israeli ambassador plays down protests after Phuket Rosh Hashanah event cancelled
Israel’s ambassador to Thailand has urged cooperation to prevent Middle East tensions spreading to Thailand after anti-Israeli protests and the cancellation of a Rosh Hashanah dinner in Phuket over fears of violence.
UPDATE: Thai Election Commission votes to refer 26 serving senators to Supreme Court over alleged Senate election offences
Thailand’s Election Commission voted on 14 September to refer 26 serving senators to the Supreme Court over alleged breaches of candidate-introduction rules linked to the June 2024 Senate selection; the referral is not a finding of guilt or disqualification.
UPDATE: TMD issues new Phuket rain and rough seas forecast for September 19–20
A later TMD forecast for September 19–20 puts thundershowers across 70% of the south-west coast, with isolated heavy rain in Phuket and Andaman Sea waves of 2–3 metres from Phuket northwards, above 3 metres in thunderstorms.
Thailand cuts visa-free stay for British visitors, including Phuket arrivals, to 30 days
British passport holders arriving in Thailand from 15 September 2026 can stay visa-free for 30 days, down from 60, under updated entry guidance.
Phuket reports 79% increase in illegal cigarette seizures
Authorities recorded 25,973 seized items in 151 illegal-cigarette cases from October 2025 to August 2026, while separate operations seized 457,360 cigarettes.
Phuket nominee-business crackdown sends 196 cases to court
Authorities in Phuket have identified 6,682 companies for possible nominee structures, with 196 cases reportedly supported by sufficient evidence for prosecution.
Phuket Ganesha Chaturthi festival draws tens of thousands
Phuket’s second Ganesha Chaturthi festival runs from 14 to 18 September, featuring an Old Town procession and a closing immersion ceremony at Rawai Beach.