BlueQuest holds Phuket training on rescuing stranded rare marine animals
BlueQuest, OZO Phuket and Amari Phuket held a practical workshop on initial care, reporting and coordination when rare marine animals are found stranded.
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Rewat visits USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in Phuket
PPAO President Rewat Areerob visited the USS George H.W. Bush at Phuket Deep Sea Port as authorities strengthened security for the carrier’s port call.
UPDATE: Khao Lak pickup driver charged over deaths of two German tourists
A Khao Lak pickup driver has been charged with three offences over the deaths of two German tourists, who police say he struck at a pedestrian crossing before fleeing.
No charges filed after Phuket trailer wheel leaves motorcyclist critical
Police are awaiting the condition of a 60-year-old motorcyclist before deciding whether to charge a trailer-truck driver whose wheel struck her at Koh Kaew.
UPDATE: Phuket deploys 150 personnel for more than 5,000 US Navy visitors
Phuket has deployed 150 personnel for more than 5,000 US Navy personnel visiting from 4 to 9 October 2026, while Provincial Police Region 8 coordinates round-the-clock security, surveillance and traffic measures.
UPDATE: Phuket security operation continues as US sailors visit Patong and Kathu
Phuket’s 150-person security and traffic operation continues during the 4–9 October visit by two US warships carrying about 5,109 personnel, while sailors have been reported visiting Patong and Kathu attractions.
Sansiri and SCB to support Phuket Vegetarian Festival for 14th year
Sansiri and Siam Commercial Bank will support Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival for a 14th consecutive year, including volunteer work at six shrines ahead of the 10–18 October event.
Woman in Phuket says red tuk-tuk driver exposed himself outside her home
A woman in Wichit, Phuket, says a man driving a red tuk-tuk exposed himself while facing her outside her home on 4 October. She plans to submit video evidence to Wichit police.
UPDATE: Siam Piwat’s B10 billion ICONPHUKET targets 80,000–100,000 daily visitors
Siam Piwat’s planned B10 billion ICONPHUKET destination in Thalang is targeting approximately 80,000–100,000 visitors a day once operational, with its first phase scheduled to open in 2029 as part of the wider Synthesis Ark Phuket development.
Atchariya detained in laundering case, disputes B400,000 Phuket deposits
Atchariya Ruangrattanapong denies four alleged money laundering and fraud charges and says B400,000 linked to a Phuket nominee case was not obtained through deception.
Phuket water police arrest Russian national accused of working as unlicensed tour guide
Phuket water police arrested a 32-year-old Russian national accused of guiding tourists and providing photography services without a work permit or tour-guide licence.