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Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ opening now slated for August, says Rewat

Phuket Town’s Old Prison Park is now expected to open in late August after payment delays by the PPAO pushed work beyond the original June completion date, according to Rewat Areerob.

Centara Karon Villas Phuket launches ‘Escape Longer’ stay promotion

Centara Karon Villas Phuket is promoting an “Escape Longer” deal that offers three nights for the price of two, with bookings open until 31 July 2026 for stays through 20 December 2026.

Rare Male Dugong Found Dead on Phang Nga Beach

Thai marine officials are investigating the death of a rare male dugong found on Bang Sak Beach in Takua Pa, with a necropsy planned to determine the cause.

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 set for June 1-7 as Thailand pushes World Pride 2030 bid

Phuket Pride Festival 2026 will run from June 1-7 under the theme "From Visibility to Equality" as Thailand promotes Pride events in support of its World Pride 2030 bid.

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.

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.