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Thailand government pushes ‘Phuket Model’ in Sirinat park with land crackdown and boat taxi plan

Thailand’s government said it is applying a “Phuket Model” in Sirinat National Park, with about 20 state land encroachment cases under pursuit and a proposed Boat Taxi link that would cut Patong-to-airport travel to around 30 minutes.

British Father Charged After Letting 9-Year-Old Son Steer Car in Phuket

A British man in Phuket has been charged after a viral video showed his nine-year-old son steering a moving car on Chao Fa West Road in Wichit.

Phuket International Airport officially launches automatic border control system

Phuket International Airport has launched its automatic border control system at the international terminal, starting with 10 automated lanes and plans to expand to 21.

Three smugglers caught at Phuket airport, including woman with 16kg of heroin

Customs officials at Phuket airport arrested a South African woman allegedly carrying 16 kilogrammes of heroin to Uganda and two Uzbek nationals found with 35 used mobile phones.

Phuket officials step up campaign to prevent teenage pregnancy

Phuket officials have reviewed teenage pregnancy data and agreed to strengthen prevention measures, youth support and public awareness campaigns for 2026.

Officials study options to widen main road into Phuket

Phuket officials are studying whether to widen a 2.27-kilometre section of Route 402 near the island’s northern gateway, with design options and environmental assessments now under way.

Phuket launches City Lab transport trials with electric school buses and smart bus stop

Phuket has launched City Lab Phuket, a transport innovation programme testing electric school bus services and a smart bus stop prototype as part of efforts to reduce congestion and improve urban mobility.

Phuket stray dog shelter says B5mn budget falls short as population stays above 1,000

Phuket’s stray dog shelter says a proposed B5 million annual budget is not enough to care for more than 1,000 dogs, as new arrivals, food costs and infrastructure strain continue to pressure the facility.

Police investigate violent brawl after traffic crash on Phuket road

Police are investigating a violent roadside brawl on Sri Sunthorn Road in Phuket after a minor traffic collision escalated into a physical confrontation.

Foreign tourist filmed in altercation with massage workers in Phuket

A foreign tourist was filmed confronting massage workers in Phuket in an altercation that witnesses said stemmed from a dispute over an alleged unpaid extra service.

Phuket Health Expo 2026 to spotlight island’s wellness hub ambitions

Phuket Health Expo 2026 will run from July 1-5 at Central Phuket, bringing together more than 80 health, wellness, sports and tourism businesses as the province advances its plan to become a regional wellness hub.