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Koh Phangan hotel raids target 4 resorts in nominee ownership probe

Koh Phangan, Surat Thani — Authorities have intensified their campaign against nominee-owned businesses on Koh Phangan, launching coordinated raids on unlicensed hotels in the island’s Sri Thanu area. The operation…

Thailand speeds visa-free entry review after weapons arrest near Pattaya

Bangkok Thai authorities are speeding up the already announced reviewing of the country’s 60-day visa-free entry scheme after the dramatic arrest of a Chinese national linked to a large cache of military-grade weapons…

Foreign nationals linked to 3,218 Phuket cases; drunk driving leads charges

Phuket — Police statistics reveal that between January 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, foreign nationals were implicated in more than 3,200 criminal cases across Phuket, showing the challenges of law enforcement in one of…

Phuket advances luxury seaplane project after final environmental briefing

The final briefing meeting for the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) report was held on Thursday (May 7) at the multipurpose pavilion in Moo 7, Ao Makham, in Wichit.

Phuket MP backs second-chance reforms for former prisoners

Speaking in Parliament in support of establishing a special committee to study offender reintegration and the prevention of repeat offences, the Kla Tham Party MP said Thailand currently has about 320,000 prisoners…

MRTA says Purple Line extension, Phuket LRT are moving ahead

Meanwhile, electric railway projects in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Nakhon Ratchasima are expected to begin operations in 2032.

Wells eyes B1 billion IPO to expand to Chiang Mai, Phuket

Wells eyes B1 billion IPO to expand to Chiang Mai, Phuket — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket tourist police arrest 2 African men using AI in overstay crackdown

Phuket tourist police arrest 2 African men using AI in overstay crackdown — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket Food Festival Returns May 8-12 at Saphan Hin

Phuket Food Festival Returns May 8-12 at Saphan Hin — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Katu student praised after reviving collapsed foreign tourist in Phuket

Phuket – A high school student in Katu has been praised nationwide after rushing to save the life of a foreign tourist who collapsed unconscious in the middle of the street. The incident occurred in front of a popular…

Israeli Embassy Warns Citizens as Phuket Tightens Law Enforcement

Phuket – The Phuket Public Relations Department reported that the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok has issued an urgent advisory to its citizens traveling in Phuket and across Thailand, warning them to strictly comply with…