Phuket Airport launches White Airport 2026 safety campaign
The campaign includes inspections of public transport vehicles and urine drug tests for drivers serving Phuket International Airport.
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Tourist allegedly offers Phuket taxi driver US$250 for sex
Dashcam footage shared on Instagram allegedly shows a male passenger repeatedly propositioning a female taxi driver in Phuket and offering up to US$250 for sex.
Three Phuket students hospitalised after falling ill at school
A 17-year-old girl and two other students were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital after reporting breathing difficulties, muscle spasms and chest tightness.
Virgin Atlantic to launch direct Heathrow–Phuket flights
Virgin Atlantic will begin three-times-weekly seasonal flights from London Heathrow to Phuket on 18 October 2026, while Norse Atlantic plans a separate Gatwick service from December.
Parking dispute sparks restaurant outburst in Phuket
A tourist allegedly threw a heavy menu and verbally abused restaurant staff after being told to move a pickup truck or pay a B1,000 fine.
Foreign man wanted after alleged assault on Thai woman on Phuket’s Bangla Road
A foreign man is wanted after allegedly striking a Thai woman and throwing a glass of water at her on Bangla Road, Phuket, on 18 July.
Suspect disguised as foreigner steals B627,083 from Phuket exchange shop
Police are reviewing CCTV after a masked man entered a currency exchange booth in a Wichit shopping centre and took cash from a safe in about three minutes.
Thailand anti-corruption committee targets nominee landholding in Phuket
More than 4,000 Phuket-registered entities have been identified as potentially involving foreign nominees, according to the House anti-corruption committee.
Police investigate B600,000 theft from Phuket currency exchange safe
Police are reviewing CCTV footage after foreign currency worth about B600,000 was stolen from a safe at a Phuket currency exchange business.
Amorn Phuket Pearl announces marine conservation and eco-tourism strategy
The Phuket pearl producer plans marine conservation projects and educational farm tours while expanding its collaboration on the Miss World Thailand 2026 crown.
Phuket intern allegedly assaulted by female chef, report says
A 20-year-old intern was allegedly assaulted repeatedly at a Phuket hotel, according to a social media post. She was treated at Patong Hospital and reported the case to Patong police.