Phuket Old Prison Park Set to Open in Late August as Redevelopment Passes 80 Percent
Phuket plans to open the Phuket Old Prison Park in late August, with redevelopment of the former prison site now more than 80 percent complete.
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Phuket alcohol sales ban set for Visakha Bucha holiday
Most alcohol sales in Phuket will be banned from 12am Sunday, May 31, to 12am Monday, June 1, for Visakha Bucha Day, while some licensed venues remain exempt.
Phuket received 4.9 million tourists in first four months, down 2.08%
Phuket logged 4.9 million visitors and B186.9 billion in tourism revenue from January to April, with both arrivals and income slightly down year-on-year.
Phuket Orders 21-Day Quarantine for Travelers From High-Risk Ebola Countries
Phuket has imposed a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers arriving from high-risk Ebola countries, with officials saying no cases have been found in Thailand but tighter screening is needed.
Acting Phuket provincial palad appointed as governor warns officials amid investigation
Naphat Em-on has been named acting Phuket Provincial Palad after the transfer of Rungruang and five other officials to Bangkok pending an investigation into alleged bribery and extortion linked to Patong entertainment venues.
Rawai sea gypsy community asks Phuket governor to probe private seawall construction
Residents of the Rawai sea gypsy community in Phuket have petitioned the provincial governor to investigate private coastal barrier construction they say could affect fishing access and cultural practices.
Phuket Vocational College hosts Thai-Korean AI youth exchange initiative
Phuket Vocational College has hosted a Thai-Korean youth exchange initiative focused on artificial intelligence, cultural learning and future workforce skills, with about 70 participants joining the May 25 event.
Phuket landslide death toll reaches 13 as questions emerge over construction on Nak Kerd hill
A landslide in Karon, Phuket, killed 13 people after heavy rain, while aerial images shared online prompted calls to investigate construction and a parking area on Nak Kerd hill.
Tourism operators support return to 30-day visa-free stays as Phuket tracks market shifts
Tourism operators have supported Thailand’s return to 30-day visa-free stays, with Phuket figures saying the change should have limited impact overall despite softer arrivals from some markets.
Singapore and Thai naval vessels dock in Phuket during SINGSIAM exercise
Thai authorities said Singapore and Thai naval vessels were in Phuket during the annual SINGSIAM exercise, with the new source identifying it as SINGSIAM 2026 and providing the hull numbers of the two Singaporean ships.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ project continues, opening targeted for mid-2026
Construction and landscaping continue at Phuket Town’s former prison site, with officials targeting a mid-2026 opening for the new public park.