Phuket Por Tor Festival opens with traditional worship ceremony
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival has begun with a traditional worship ceremony, with processions and ceremonies scheduled across Phuket Town through Sept 10.
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Thailand targets nominee businesses in tourist areas under new crime measures
The Thai government has announced measures covering nationality fraud, nominee businesses, illegal firearms and narcotics, with stricter enforcement planned in tourist areas including Phuket.
UPDATE: Phuket’s Nene Royal earns Golden Buzzer and reaches the America’s Got Talent finals
The 16-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist received a Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B during the second live quarter-final, sending her directly to the America’s Got Talent Season 21 finals.
UPDATE: Phuket phone shop owner reports confrontation with Israeli couple over Palestinian flag
CCTV footage of a 24 August 2026 dispute at Ban Rak Mobile was posted online, while reports differ over whether the Palestinian flag was displayed inside or outside the shop.
Phuket reviews foreign student visa process to support regional education hub goal
Phuket officials and education representatives have discussed improving documentation and coordination for foreign students applying for Non-Immigrant ED visas.
Illegal hookah shop shut down in Phuket
Authorities seized 32 hookah sets from a tourist-oriented shop in Muang district and arrested its manager.
Thailand warns foreign tourists of visa revocations after reported Phuket misconduct
Thailand says it may revoke tourist visas for foreign visitors who cause trouble or act inappropriately, following reports of disruptive behaviour in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Thailand proposes tougher parole rules for serious offenders
A draft proposal would require prisoners serving death or life sentences to complete longer minimum terms before qualifying for sentence reductions or parole.
True upgrades Phuket 5G network ahead of Nene Royal’s AGT quarter-final
True Corp has expanded 5G capacity around Naka Market and other Phuket locations ahead of a potential increase in mobile data use linked to singer Nene Royal’s America’s Got Talent appearance.
AOT appoints Karant Thanakuljeerapat as Phuket airport director
Airports of Thailand has appointed Karant Thanakuljeerapat to lead Phuket International Airport from 1 October 2026 as part of a 71-position reshuffle.
Luxury hotels account for 89% of Phuket’s planned new room supply
Phuket has 2,653 hotel rooms scheduled to enter the market in 2027 and 2028, with 89% targeting the Luxury and Upscale segments, Knight Frank Thailand says.