Thailand flags 33 tourism firms, including in Phuket, in nominee crackdown
Thai authorities said inspections in Phuket and four other provinces flagged 33 tourism businesses for possible nominee activity, with four tour business licences revoked.
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Phuket underpass contractor seeks waiver as late penalties top B7mn
Phuket officials said late-completion penalties on a delayed underpass systems project have exceeded B7 million, with no waiver approved as the contractor seeks relief.
Legal action launched against two Mai Khao waterfront homes after inspection
Phuket officials have launched legal action against the owners of two Mai Khao homes after finding unauthorised additions during a new inspection of five disputed waterfront properties.
Thai voice actor Na Toi Sembe says Phuket property project owner has proposed new debt settlement plan
Veteran Thai voice actor Na Toi Sembe said he has not yet been repaid in an alleged Phuket property investment fraud case, though the project owner has proposed a new debt settlement plan.
Phuket hotels slash rates as weak low-season demand drags occupancy to 30-40%
Phuket hotels say the island is enduring its weakest low season in six to seven years, with occupancy down to 30-40% and room rates cut by as much as 80% amid weak European demand, soft Chinese and Middle East markets, and high airfares.
EPD launches ultra-luxury Waterfall Villa project at Kamala Beach in Phuket
Element Property Development has launched Waterfall Villa, an ultra-luxury residential project at Kamala Beach in Phuket, as its first formal move into Thailand's high-end property market.
Phuket steps up beach management after access and intimidation complaints
Phuket authorities are tightening beach management, improving public access and restricting ATV use after complaints about intimidation and blocked access on the resort island.
DPAINT to buy The City Phuket developer in deal worth up to 359.43 million baht
DPAINT said it will acquire 100% of the developer of The City Phuket condominium project in a deal worth up to 359.43 million baht, with funding also earmarked for Building C and working capital.
Parliamentary committee inspects Nui Beach over alleged forest reserve encroachment
A parliamentary committee inspected Nui Beach in Phuket as it investigates alleged encroachment into forest reserves, public land access complaints and enforcement of demolition orders.
UPDATE: Thailand removes Phuket provincial clerk from civil service pending bribery case
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration said the allegations against Phuket provincial clerk Rungreung Thimabut were not negligent or petty offenses and said the public prosecutor was not acting as his defense counsel in ordering him removed pending a bribery case.
Video shows tourist fight in Phuket after argument escalates
An Instagram video shows a confrontation between tourists in Phuket escalating from an argument into a physical fight as an employee tried to break it up.