politics

Former Phuket MP urges government spokesperson to stop attacking People’s Party lawmaker

Thitikan Thitipruetthikul said Ploythale Laksameesangchan should explain progress against alleged grey Chinese and nominee activity in Phuket instead of criticising Phakamon Noonanant.

Phuket’s Kathu model helps 25 former drug users rebuild their lives

A community-based rehabilitation programme in Kathu district has supported 25 participants through treatment, vocational training and ongoing follow-up, according to Phuket public health officials.

Phuket revokes five cannabis shop licences after Talad Yai inspections

Officials say five cannabis shops in Phuket Town committed serious regulatory breaches, including allowing on-site smoking and failing to keep required records.

Phuket governor honours 24 local brands at 2026 awards

Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom presented the Phuket Rising Brand 2026 awards to local businesses recognised for their distinctiveness and success.

Phuket begins three-day holiday for King’s Birthday and Buddhist observances

Official ceremonies are being held across Phuket as government offices close for the King’s Birthday, Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa.

Sarayuth Mallam elected Phuket Tourist Association president

Sarayuth Mallam was unanimously chosen to lead the Phuket Tourist Association after its 2026 annual general meeting on 22 July.

Phuket Finds 533 Cannabis Shops Without Renewed Licenses in Government Crackdown

Authorities in Phuket found 533 cannabis shops that had not renewed their licenses and 12 with suspended licenses during a government-led inspection campaign, officials said.

Phuket nine-year-old wins two world coding titles in Rome

Phuket Grade 3 student Pavin “Pace” Pattanavekin, nine, won two world coding titles and a global No. 1 ranking at the International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad in Rome.

Phuket nine-year-old wins two first-place awards at coding Olympiad in Rome

Pavin “Pace” Pattanavekin, a nine-year-old Grade 3 student from True Coding School Phuket, won two first-place awards at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad Grand Final in Rome.

Phuket Governor Honours 16-Year-Old Musician After America’s Got Talent Progress

Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom has honoured 16-year-old musician Nene Royal after she advanced on America’s Got Talent with four “Yes” votes.

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