politics

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.

Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations

A Phuket MP has filed complaints seeking an anti-graft investigation into allegations that a senior official told local administrators to help a political party during the election campaign.

PPHO says Phuket tourism video showing alcohol does not break advertising law

Phuket health officials said a tourism video showing drinks in Phuket Old Town is acceptable because it promotes the destination, not alcohol sales or brands.

Former Pheu Thai spokesman asks PM to tackle alleged Patong protection racket

A former Pheu Thai spokesman has asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suppress alleged protection rackets in Patong, claiming a businessman identified as "W." collected 1 million baht a month from small traders.

Phuket schedules ceremonies for Queen’s birthday celebrations on June 3

Phuket will mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on June 3 with ceremonies at Provincial Hall and in Wichit, including chanting, alms-giving, an aquatic animal release and a candle-lighting event.

Phuket launches migrant labour training and new protection monitoring drive

Phuket this week launched employer training on legal migrant worker management and a separate labour protection monitoring project, as officials reported more than 122,000 registered foreign workers in the province.

Phuket foundation awards B608,250 in scholarships to 238 students

A Phuket foundation awarded B608,250 in long-term scholarships to 238 students at a ceremony at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus.

Phuket committee shortlists six local dishes for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign

Phuket’s provincial food selection committee has shortlisted six local dishes for possible entry in the Ministry of Culture’s “The Lost Taste” campaign, part of a fiscal 2026 effort to preserve traditional cuisine.

Phuket provincial official petitions parliament over transfer order, alleges unfair treatment

A senior Phuket provincial official has petitioned parliament over his transfer, alleging unfair treatment and submitting evidence he says implicates the head of the Department of Provincial Administration.

Complaint filed over transfer of five senior Phuket administrative officials

A lawyer and a Phuket MP have filed a complaint over the transfer of five senior Phuket administrative officials, saying the order cited only the benefit of the civil service and did not specify misconduct.

Senate panel backs Phuket autonomy proposal in Phuket Xtra roundup

A Phuket Xtra roundup published on May 25 said a Senate panel had backed the Phuket Metropolis proposal and that Phuket Town’s Prison Park was nearing completion.