Phuket police arrest two over illegal fireworks sales and seize 3,049 items
Two people were arrested in Talat Yai on 7 October over the alleged unauthorised sale of firecrackers and fireworks ahead of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
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Wichit police bring 42 youths under control and seize 21 motorcycles
Police in Wichit brought 42 youths under 18 under control and seized 21 motorcycles during an overnight operation ahead of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket adjusts Old Town EV bus service for 2026 Vegetarian Festival
Phuket City Municipality will run its Old Town sightseeing EV buses from 1pm to 7pm every 30 minutes from 8 to 18 October during the Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket rider accuses hotel staff of eating foreign guest’s food delivery
A Phuket delivery rider has filed a police complaint alleging that hotel reception staff took and ate fried chicken ordered by a foreign guest.
Phuket hosts friendly football match with U.S. Navy personnel
A local team played U.S. Navy personnel from the USS George H.W. Bush at Surakul Stadium on 7 October in an event aimed at promoting goodwill and closer relations.
Darasamut Underpass to close nightly for barrier repairs
The Darasamut Underpass in Phuket will close from 9pm to 5am each night until 30 October while concrete barriers are repaired.
Wichit police seize 14 motorbikes in street-racing crackdown
Wichit police seized 14 motorbikes and recorded details of 42 youths under 18 during an early-morning operation targeting suspected street racing and public disturbances.
Police arrest 11 teenage motorcyclists over fireworks in Phuket
Police in Muang district arrested 11 teenagers aged 15 to 18 after videos showed them revving motorcycles and setting off firecrackers and fireworks on Borae-Mudong Road.
Phuket to hold ceremonies honouring King Bhumibol on Navamindra Maharaj Day
Phuket will hold Buddhist and wreath-laying ceremonies at Phuket Provincial Hall on 13 October to honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws 650,000 visitors and B5.7bn annually, report says
Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival attracts about 650,000 visitors each year and generates more than B5.7 billion in economic activity, according to a report highlighting its cultural and tourism impact.
Proposed B1,000 departure tax would apply to air travellers leaving Thailand, including Phuket
Thailand is consulting on a proposed departure tax of B1,000 for every air departure, with the measure applying to travellers of all nationalities if enacted.