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Phuket launches 90-day anti-drugs campaign through Sept. 30

Phuket officials have launched a 90-day anti-drugs campaign running through Sept. 30, with police and other agencies targeting trafficking, local dealers and drug-related offenses across the island.

UPDATE: Belgian woman arrested at Phuket Airport with 31.7kg of cannabis

Thai authorities said they arrested a 21-year-old Belgian woman at Phuket Airport after finding 31.7kg of cannabis in two suitcases bound for a flight to Paris.

VRANDA to start Phuket luxury project transfers in July after nearly 70% of units sold

VRANDA said it will begin transferring ownership at Veranda Villas & Suites Phuket from July after selling more than 550 million baht, or nearly 70%, of the project’s total value.

Phuket police arrest fugitive accused of abducting and assaulting ex-girlfriend

Phuket police arrested a fugitive wanted in Ranong after a woman accused her former boyfriend of threatening her with weapons, stealing cash, detaining her and repeatedly assaulting her.

Phuket extends hotel licence application deadline to July 10, 2026

Phuket hotel operators have until July 10, 2026 to apply for licences through a special Interior Ministry advisory clinic set up to help businesses comply with hotel regulations.

Phuket Xtra roundup spotlights prosecution case against former Phuket governor

A July 6 Phuket Xtra video roundup highlighted a criminal prosecution case against a former Phuket governor and several other Phuket-related developments.

Emirates launches third daily Dubai-Phuket flight

Emirates has launched a third daily Dubai-Phuket flight, taking the route to 21 weekly services operated by a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.

Petrol station worker arrested over alleged theft of 4,000 litres of fuel in Phuket

A petrol station worker wanted over the alleged theft of about 4,000 litres of fuel from a Phuket delivery has been arrested in Bangkok, police said.

Phuket governor says AI will sort public concerns to guide provincial policy

Phuket Governor Chotinrin said public feedback collected through a new initiative will be processed with AI to sort concerns, identify trends and help shape provincial policy priorities.

Officials order immediate halt to sediment discharge into sea at Koh Siray

Officials in Phuket have ordered an immediate halt to activities causing sediment runoff into the sea from private land at Koh Siray after a site inspection on July 3.

Phuket MP asks officials to investigate alleged nominee director and naturalisation process

A Phuket MP has asked provincial agencies to investigate an individual allegedly serving as director of five companies suspected of concealing foreign business operations, while also seeking a review of the person’s naturalisation process.