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Phuket schedules ceremonies for Queen’s birthday celebrations on June 3

Phuket will mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on June 3 with ceremonies at Provincial Hall and in Wichit, including chanting, alms-giving, an aquatic animal release and a candle-lighting event.

Monsoon rain leaves standing water on Phuket’s Chao Fa East Road as traffic slows

Monsoon rain in Phuket quickly caused standing water on Chao Fa East Road, and traffic was beginning to slow as floodwater waited to drain.

Three foreigners arrested at Phuket airport with 38 untaxed mobile phones

Three foreign nationals were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officers found 38 untaxed mobile phones in their luggage in the arrivals terminal on May 28.

Phuket Airport to open automated e-passport gates in departure area

Phuket Airport Immigration says new automated e-passport gates will open in the international departure area as part of efforts to speed up passenger processing.

Koh Siray man arrested with meth and ammunition in police raid

Police raided a house in Koh Siray and arrested a 25-year-old man after allegedly finding 100.24 grammes of crystal meth, 70 ya bah pills and one round of ammunition.

Phuket Airport says immigration service follows official procedures with no extra fees

Phuket International Airport says immigration clearance follows official procedures and that there is no policy to charge extra fees for faster service, as officials investigate reports raised on social media.

Phuket signs MoU to strengthen arrests under juvenile court warrants

Phuket officials have signed an MoU to improve coordination between the provincial administration, courts and police in arrests under warrants issued by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court.

Phuket raid seizes 7,560 untaxed cigarettes; 16-year-old detained

Authorities in Phuket City seized more than 7,500 untaxed cigarettes and detained a 16-year-old girl found managing an illegal cigarette shop during a court-approved raid this week.

Vietnam Airlines, AOT sign MOU to resume direct Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket flights on July 2

Vietnam Airlines and Airports of Thailand have signed an MOU to resume direct Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket flights from July 2, 2026, and are discussing possible additional routes.

Phuket launches migrant labour training and new protection monitoring drive

Phuket this week launched employer training on legal migrant worker management and a separate labour protection monitoring project, as officials reported more than 122,000 registered foreign workers in the province.

Phuket foundation awards B608,250 in scholarships to 238 students

A Phuket foundation awarded B608,250 in long-term scholarships to 238 students at a ceremony at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus.