Ratsada signs flood prevention pact with seven agencies
Ratsada Municipality has signed an agreement with seven agencies to improve coordination, information sharing and emergency response for flooding.
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Airlines warn proposed B1,000 Thai departure tax could cost tourism up to B150 billion
Industry representatives say Thailand could lose B50 billion to B150 billion in annual tourism revenue if the proposed air departure tax is introduced.
Wichit police investigate three electrical cable theft cases after arrest
Police are investigating whether a 32-year-old man arrested in Wichit is linked to three reported electrical cable thefts.
Portuguese woman detained in Phuket after 1,807-day overstay
Immigration officers detained a Portuguese woman at a Ko Kaeo restaurant after finding she had overstayed her permission to remain by 1,807 days.
Phuket launches electric buses for Vegetarian Festival travel
Phuket has introduced electric buses to improve travel during the annual Vegetarian Festival and support its clean-energy transport plans.
UPDATE: Thai AirAsia expands high-season Udon Thani flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Thai AirAsia is increasing direct high-season flights to Udon Thani from Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Phuket, with discounts of up to 30% and group fares of up to 20%.
King Power anniversary celebration runs at Phuket venue from 12 to 18 October
King Power’s 37th Anniversary Delights & Surprises 2026 is being held at its Phuket and Rangnam locations from 12 to 18 October 2026.
Phuket wellness routes plan links nature, Thai massage and communities
Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine is promoting Phuket Wellness Routes ahead of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival processions draw crowds as fire-walking ceremony is scheduled
Processions from Jeng Ong and Tha Ruea shrines drew crowds in Phuket on October 14, with a fire-walking ceremony planned for that evening.
Portuguese woman arrested in Phuket after 1,807-day overstay
Immigration officers arrested a Portuguese woman at a restaurant in Ko Kaeo after finding she had remained in Thailand nearly five years beyond her permitted stay.
Thailand’s inbound flights forecast to rise 5.8% as domestic fare cuts begin
Scheduled international flights to Thailand are expected to increase in the fourth quarter of 2026, while seven airlines will offer discounts on domestic fares.