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Phuket delegation takes tourism roadshow to three Japanese cities

A Phuket delegation visited Sapporo, Osaka and Tokyo from June 22-26 to promote the island to Japanese travellers and rebuild tourism ties with one of its historically important markets.

Video shows security guards allegedly beating foreign tourist outside Phuket nightclub

A video posted online shows security guards allegedly beating a foreign tourist outside an entertainment venue in Phuket.

British tourist arrested after alleged drunken crash and police chase in Phuket

A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after an alleged drunken crash through road barriers and a five-kilometer police chase.

Phuket officials launch ‘last chance’ clinic to help small hotels seek licences

Phuket has opened a three-day “last chance” consultation clinic to help small hotel operators seek licences, with officials stressing the programme is meant to solve legal obstacles rather than trigger enforcement.

Phuket issues heavy rain and rough seas warning

Phuket has been warned of widespread thunderstorms, rough seas and possible localised flooding, with waves forecast at up to three metres or more in stormy areas.

Phuket-based flight attendant linked to May heroin shipment in Australia-bound case

Thai authorities cited a May case involving a Phuket-based flight attendant after six kilogrammes of heroin sewn into silk blouses was intercepted on its way to Australia.

Report says Thai Airways flight attendant was ‘misled’ in Phuket heroin case

A June 14 report said chat messages suggested a Thai Airways flight attendant was misled in a heroin-smuggling case connected to Phuket airport.

Phuket governor surveys beaches, forests and public land from the air

Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kedsom conducted an aerial survey of beaches, forests, public land and infrastructure to support planning, conservation, landfill management and future transport development.

Video shows man throwing rocks at passing cars on Phuket bypass road

A video shared on social media showed a man throwing rocks at passing vehicles on Phuket's bypass road, alarming motorists and prompting local concern.

Nam-Ing crowned Miss Universe Phuket

Nam-Ing won the Miss Universe Phuket crown after defeating nine other contestants in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra.

Deputy transport minister says Koh Kaew Pier U-turn project in Phuket will be delivered by 2028

Thailand's deputy transport minister said a permanent U-turn project near Koh Kaew Pier on Phuket's Highway 402 is on track for completion by 2028 as part of a wider road upgrade plan.