Thailand introduces faster deportation rules for foreign nationals, including in Phuket
A new Prime Minister’s Regulation on Deportation gives the Interior Ministry wider powers to remove foreign nationals who violate Thai law and impose entry bans.
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Thailand adopts deportation rules for misbehaving foreign tourists
A new regulation allows authorities to detain, revoke the visas of and deport foreign tourists who threaten public order, break the law or cause disturbances.
DSI summons Phuket MP over alleged nominee property case on 31 August
The Department of Special Investigation will question People's Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen over allegations involving nominee holdings for foreign nationals in Phuket land and property.
Phuket teenager Nene Royal reaches America’s Got Talent final
Nene Royal advanced directly to the America’s Got Talent final after judge Mel B awarded her a Live Show Golden Buzzer for her performance of Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun.
UPDATE: Nene Royal welcomed at Phuket International Airport ahead of America’s Got Talent final
Sixteen-year-old guitarist and singer Nene Royal was welcomed at Phuket International Airport on 28 August by the Phuket governor and crowds before travelling back to the United States for the America’s Got Talent final.
Sole Mio Clinic launches wellness programme for Phuket professionals
The Hormone Harmony & Stress Reset Programme combines three treatments and is priced at B4,900, compared with a stated regular value of over B6,000.
Phuket records sharp rise in Israeli visitors as arrivals dip slightly
Phuket welcomed more than 8 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, while Israeli arrivals rose 52.43% year on year in July.
Nepal flood leaves more than 400 tourists missing, including about 340 foreigners
Rescuers are searching for survivors after flooding struck Nepal’s mountainous border with Tibet, with at least 160 people confirmed dead across Nepal and Tibet.
Myanmar national detained over unlicensed childcare centre in Phuket
Wichit police detained a 40-year-old Myanmar woman after inspecting an unauthorised childcare facility in a rented row house following complaints from local residents.
Phuket users warned after Thai lab finds methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
A Thai laboratory has detected methamphetamine hydrochloride and etomidate in the same seized vape pod, prompting warnings over unconsciousness, heart failure and sudden death.
Phuket teenager advances to America’s Got Talent 2026 final after Golden Buzzer
Sixteen-year-old Phuket performer Nene Royal received a Golden Buzzer from Mel B after singing and playing guitar on America’s Got Talent 2026.