48-hour alcohol sales ban under way in Phuket and nationwide
Police have reminded businesses that alcohol sales are prohibited from 29 to 30 July, with limited exemptions for licensed entertainment venues, hotels and international airports.
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UPDATE: Body found after reported Phuket bridge jump
The body of a 33-year-old woman reported missing after entering the sea from Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge has been found on a beach in Mai Khao.
Phuket zoning overhaul could allow 15- to 20-storey buildings in red zones
Phuket’s draft city plan would raise development limits in some areas while tightening controls in conservation zones, prompting a rush for approvals before expected implementation in 2027.
Phuket records B263 billion in tourism revenue from 6.96 million visitors
Phuket attracted 6.96 million visitors and generated B263.01 billion in tourism revenue during the first six months of 2026, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Foreign tourists reported in street brawl in Phuket
An Instagram post published on 28 July 2026 reported a physical confrontation between two groups of foreign tourists outside an apartment complex in Phuket.
UPDATE: Phuket court issues warrant for Russian suspect in B600,000 currency theft
Police say a Russian national is wanted over the alleged theft of foreign currency worth about B600,000 from a safe at a currency exchange counter in Wichit.
Chlorine storage tank explodes at Phuket waterworks, situation controlled within an hour
A chlorine storage tank exploded at Phuket City Municipality’s waterworks on 28 July, prompting emergency crews to close nearby roads and spray water around the tank. Officials said water production was unaffected.
Phuket expects B329.73 million in domestic tourism spending over three-day holiday
Phuket’s tourism authority expects 62,211 Thai visitors and average hotel occupancy of 60.79% during the 28-30 July holiday period.
Phuket NACC checks land brokerage income declared by Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief
The NACC says it will examine the money trail behind Manoch Panchalad’s declared B800,000 in land brokerage income and B4.26 million from real-estate brokerage, but has not opened an investigation.
Four foreign tourists arrested with 33.6kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Customs officers arrested four foreign tourists at Phuket International Airport after allegedly finding more than 33.6kg of cannabis in their luggage before departure.
Phuket Islamic savings group reports B60.31 million in assets
The Al-Amanah Savings Group marked its 29th year with 1,398 members and more than B60.31 million in circulating assets.