Phuket minivan driver arrested after tourist alleges sexual assault
A 42-year-old minivan driver was arrested in Phuket after a 20-year-old Ukrainian tourist alleged he sexually assaulted her after offering help when she got lost.
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Some airlines keep Phuket capacity as Middle East-Thailand seats drop sharply
Middle East-Thailand air seat capacity fell 33.7% in May, but some airlines maintained Phuket services, which TAT says reflects continued demand from long-stay and luxury travellers.
Tourism operators support return to 30-day visa-free stays as Phuket tracks market shifts
Tourism operators have supported Thailand’s return to 30-day visa-free stays, with Phuket figures saying the change should have limited impact overall despite softer arrivals from some markets.
Thailand DSI sends full Villa Andaman nominee property case to prosecutors
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation said it has sent the full Villa Andaman case, including all 31 suspects, to prosecutors in a nominee property probe involving Phuket and Surat Thani.
Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Visa Overstay, Drug Offenses After Firearms Videos Surface
Police on Koh Phangan arrested a 33-year-old Indian man on visa overstay and drug charges after online videos showed him firing firearms, authorities said.
Australian tourist detained after alleged indecent exposure on Bangla Road in Phuket
An Australian tourist was detained by Tourist Police on Bangla Road in Phuket after allegedly exposing himself in front of revellers and residents.
Phuket launches cultural ‘Shopping List’ to link heritage assets with creative tourism routes
Phuket's Provincial Cultural Office has launched a cultural “Shopping List” that maps heritage and creative assets into tourism routes aimed at supporting community income and the local cultural economy.
Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint With Ketamine, Methamphetamine, Heroin and Ecstasy
A 29-year-old Russian man was arrested in Phuket after police found ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin and ecstasy hidden in his luggage during a routine checkpoint inspection on a bus from Pattaya.
Phuket launches marine safety training for tour boat personnel
Phuket has started a marine safety training programme for tour boat personnel and other tourism workers as officials seek to reduce water-related accidents and strengthen visitor confidence.
ISOC tightens Phuket security crackdown
Senior security and provincial officials in Phuket coordinated tighter enforcement on drugs, illegal immigration, transnational crime and alleged land encroachment, with authorities also reporting narcotics smuggling attempts and ongoing investigations in key tourism areas.
VLC Group signs deal to open NLCS Phuket international school in Cherng Talay
VLC Group has signed with NLCS International to open North London Collegiate School Phuket in Cherng Talay, with the premium day and boarding campus scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2028.