Thailand to require identity checks for online advertisers from 1 November
Social media platforms accepting payment for advertisements targeting audiences in Thailand will have to verify advertisers’ identities from 1 November 2026.
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Phuket officials inspect Talad Nuea venue after noise and drug-use complaints
Officials screened 54 employees and patrons at the Sod entertainment venue in Phuket Town, with all narcotics tests negative.
Phuket MP postpones DSI witness interview for third time in nominee case
People’s Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen has again postponed a DSI interview concerning alleged foreign nominee property holdings in Phuket, citing parliamentary and provincial duties.
Phuket chosen to pilot Tourist Police drone and AI safety model
The Tourist Police are developing the Phuket Model, using drones, 3D terrain databases and AI to support patrols, crowd monitoring and search-and-rescue operations.
Phuket plan proposes taller buildings in selected zones to limit urban spread
Phuket’s proposed Comprehensive City Plan would allow buildings up to 45 metres in selected orange zones and 60 metres in red zones, while retaining a 23-metre limit in yellow zones.
Phuket teenager Nene Royal prepares for AGT 2026 final
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old student at an international school in Phuket, says she is training daily and targeting victory in the America's Got Talent 2026 final.
Thailand expects 250,000 Chinese visitors during 2026 Golden Week, with direct flights to Phuket
Thailand expects about 250,000 Chinese visitors during the 2026 Golden Week period, with increased direct flight capacity including services to Phuket.
Phuket property market reaches B705 billion as holiday villas and condos take 52% share
Phuket has 90,597 residential and holiday-living units valued at B705.055 billion, with foreign buyers driving demand for villas and holiday condominiums.
Phuket draft climate plan targets emissions cut of more than 3.2m tonnes
A draft 2026-2050 plan proposes 19 measures covering clean energy, electric vehicles, waste management and other sectors to support Phuket’s net-zero goal.
DMCR checks progress of Racha Yai underwater sculpture reef
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is reviewing the engineering and environmental suitability of new sculptures planned for an artificial reef off Racha Yai.
Phuket hosts regional workshop on stronger witness protection
More than 200 participants joined a Phuket workshop on witness protection, with delegations from five countries discussing cooperation and common standards for cross-border cases.