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Two men arrested after suspected wire theft at Koh Kaew housing estate office

Two men were arrested at a housing estate office in Koh Kaew after police said they were found inspecting electrical wiring and carrying tools and copper wire. Both also tested positive for methamphetamine, police said.

Thai government orders fast crackdown on influential groups in Phuket

A deputy interior minister said the Thai government has ordered a rapid crackdown on influential groups in Phuket, where some people still do not fear the law.

Jatuporn says Phuket transfers reflect need for tougher action on entrenched local interests

Jatuporn Prompan said the transfer of Phuket's governor and two deputy governors reflected deep-rooted governance problems in a province shaped by powerful land and tourism interests.

Thai Cabinet transfers Phuket governor, appoints replacement amid internal conflict

Thailand’s cabinet has transferred Phuket Governor Nirut Pongsitthaworn and appointed Chotinrin Kerdsom as his replacement amid internal conflict tied to alleged abuse of influence and disputes over beach and land enforcement.

Phuket studies widening of Highway 402 gateway road

Phuket is studying the widening of a 2.3-kilometre stretch of Highway 402 between Sarasin Bridge and Tha Chatchai checkpoint, with a design and impact study due in June 2027.

Reassigned Phuket governor says warning officials against illegal collections led to conflict

Former Phuket governor Nirut Pongsitthavorn said his warnings against illegal collections and unlawful conduct by officials helped trigger the conflict that preceded his reassignment.

Interior Ministry orders senior Phuket transfers amid complaints over influence and beach land case

The Interior Ministry has reshuffled senior Phuket officials, transferring two deputy governors and replacing the provincial governor after complaints about alleged influence and a beach land encroachment case.

Thai cabinet approves transfer of Phuket governor in reshuffle amid conflict among senior local officials

Thailand's cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket's governor and appointed a replacement amid conflict among senior officials in the province, with the interior minister saying the move is meant to speed up solutions to local problems.

People’s Party MP says Phuket official transfers are only a cosmetic response to alleged mafia problems

A People’s Party MP has criticized the transfer of Phuket’s governor and other provincial officials, saying the reshuffle does not address the roots of alleged mafia-linked problems in Phuket.

Thai Interior Ministry says Phuket governor transfer aimed at easing provincial problems

Thailand’s Interior Ministry said the transfer of Phuket’s governor and related leadership changes were intended to ease unresolved provincial problems and support smoother administration.

Phuket governor says he warned officials not to seek benefits from anyone amid transfer

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn said he had warned officials not to seek benefits from anyone as he addressed his transfer to the Interior Ministry and ongoing internal disputes in the province.