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Foreign couple accused of using fake payment slips at Phuket eateries

Foreign couple uses fake payment slips for free meals in Phuket 🍽️ A warning is circulating among restaurant owners regarding a foreign tourist couple tricking local eateries into providing free meals in Phuket…

Bank of Thailand launches green hotel loan push amid sustainability shift

Phuket, one of Thailand's leading tourism destinations, was selected as the launch site due to strong engagement from local hotel operators and its strategic role as a tourism hub.

Thailand weighs 1,000-baht exit fee as Thaksin parole approved

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 27th to Sunday May 3rd. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed…

Woman hospitalized after collision with delivery truck at Phuket gas station

Phuket – A young woman was hospitalized after being struck by a delivery truck inside a gas station in Phuket, leaving her with head trauma and ongoing symptoms. Her partner has vowed to pursue legal action and demand…

Three foreign dine-and-dash cases reported across Phuket in one weekend

Three dine-and-dash incidents involving foreign tourists were reported in Phuket around the same time, raising concerns among local business operators and prompting calls for action from police and officials. The first…

Phuket to host Andaman economic development meeting on May 19-20

A planning meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (May 1), chaired by Vice Governor Suwit Phansengiam, confirmed that the 3rd/2026 Joint Public-Private Sector Economic Development Committee (JPPCE) meeting for…

Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road-rage clash

The incident occurred at about 2:40pm in front of Muslim Wittaya School Phuket in Koh Kaew.

Man dies after fall from Vachira Phuket Hospital building

Phuket City Police were notified of the incident at about 1am, prompting Acting Pol Lt Witthawat Krainara, a deputy investigator on duty, to attend the scene at the Internal Medicine Building 298, located within the…

Big bike rider injured in Phuket fight with 6-wheel truck driver

Big bike rider injured in Phuket fight with 6-wheel truck driver — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket backs women’s fund drive to strengthen grassroots economy

The push was confirmed at the meeting of the Provincial Subcommittee for the Management of the Women’s Empowerment Fund, held at Phuket Provincial Hall this week.

Phuket steps up fertiliser production as Thailand faces import supply risks

The concern comes as the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives holds talks with Russia over the potential import of 1-2 million tonnes of urea fertiliser per year, underscoring the extent of Thailand’s dependence on…